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
Rhett B Ft Worth , TX July 20, 2015 Appliance: Frigidaire Refrigerator FPES18TLW2 Refrigerator not cooling compressor would not run Replaced the starter relay and overload. Installation took about 5 minutes and the fridge was up and running again as soon as I plugged it in. 6 days later and everything is still running fine. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers