Wanda L Belle Rose , LA December 09, 2014 Appliance: Model ON THE COMP. Overload protector done its job we had not defrosted the freezer for a long time causing the compressor to run more than it should it got overloaded found it defrosting First checked the power then took off the compresser connections cover looked for burnt wires or loose or disconnected wires they were none of those I then removed the wires from the starter an overload protector removed them checked both for contunuaty overload protector no contunuaty then I checked the 3 poles on the comp. for contunuaty they were ok then I checked each pole to ground on the com. to final check that the comp. was still good Read More... 9 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes
David F Hudson , CO October 23, 2017 Compressor would not start on my refrigerator. I ordered a new starter and overload which is located on the compressor. They are plug and play parts. The compressor started right up. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes
Jonathan S Canton , MS August 15, 2016 Start relay burned up Ohm compressor and made sure windings were still good, then order part and replaced. Started up freezer and made sure it started and cycled on and off. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Paul G Pomona , NY August 29, 2016 Bad starter on our 12 to freezer Ordered replacement starter. My part was ordered on Thursday and arrived on Friday. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Steve N Anoka , MN December 15, 2014 Appliance: Model FRIDGIDAIRE Freezer quit working Replaced the starter after doing some online re-search to determine the problem. Better then replacing for $700. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers