Dan E. for Model Number PSS26SGRC This part started to melt so I did as you advised another Dan to pull this part and check the triangle pins on compressor. My Ohm readings are 10.3 for bottom two pins. When I check them individually with the top I get 4.1 and 6.3. Does that mean the compressor is bad?
Answer HI Dan. The pin readings on the compressor part # WR87X20798, are correct. You need to test them individually from each bottom pin lt and rt. to the top center pin as described. These readings added together will get the total reading between the 2- on the bottom. So, by your measurements they are 10.4 ohms. If the bottom 2 read within 10% of this then the compressor is fine as long as any terminal is not shorted to comp. ground. If the windings are shorted to the casing then you need another one. Rattle the compressor start/run relay part # WR09X10107. If it rattles then the ptc disk internally has separated and needs to be replaced. Coled the relay opposing 2-terminals should read close to 5-6 ohms. + or - 10 %. Thank You. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, March 27, 2012