David August 07, 2023 for Model Number ZISS480DRISS Fridge and freezer are both staying cool but the compressor is hot to touch. It has an Embraco VEGT 8H. Unit is 12 years or older. Called appliance tech but by the next day, it cooled off. Then 5 days later the compressor began getting hot again.
1 Answer Hello David, if the compressor is getting hot and the condenser/evaporator fans are running, then it could be an inverter or compressor problem. Read More...
Jim April 04, 2023 for Model Number ZIC360NRJLH Stopped cooling. Inside lights come on when door opened but the temperature settings do not. The fan and the compressor are not running either. I shut the power off to the unit, let it sit a few minutes and turned power back on. Still nothing.
1 Answer Jim, Thanks for asking!!! Since you have multiple issues, it is likely that the main control WR55X11070 has failed. Read More...
Jason October 12, 2022 for Model Number PFSS5NFWASS Everything runs but the compressor. Fans, lights, controls all work but no compressor.
1 Answer Hello Jason, this compressor is powered by an inverter board, using a multimeter check for 120VAC between brown and orange wires and 4-12VDCc on the red and white wires, the compressor windings are about 10 Ohms between any 2 of the 3 compressor pins. If the compressor ohms correctly and the incoming voltages are present into the inverter board, replace the inverter board. WR49X10283. Read More...
Ange D. July 07, 2022 for Model Number PGSS5PJXASS Refrigerator, which is about 14 years old, has stopped cooling. Motherboard was replaced about a year ago when at that point in time, it also stopped cooling. Unit is a garage fridge in Phoenix, so the garage gets pretty darn hot, and I know that is not a good environment for compressors. Compressor cooling fan is operating. Sounds like the compressor may be dead? Or could the heat also affect the motherboard?
1 Answer Hello Anged, the compressor is powered by an inverter board, the possibilities are the compressor has failed, the inverter board has failed or the main board is not sending a run signal to the inverter board. These can be tested with a multimeter, the compressor windings are about 10 ohms each, the inverter has 120VAC incoming on Black and Orange wires, and the run signal is 4-10VDC on White and Red wires. Read More...
Lester April 24, 2022 for Model Number PFCS1NFYASS How is the inverter relay positioned on the compressor pins for this model # ?
1 Answer Lester, there is a repair video for the inverter WR49X10283 that can be utilized as a reference for the inverter wire positioning on the model number provided. Read More...
Sam H. January 24, 2022 for Model Number PFSS5PJYASS I have a GE PFSS5PJYASS purchased 2009, The unit is running but not cooling, dc voltage from control board is 5.2v and I am measuring 6.3 ohm across the terminals on the compressor - can you tell me the specification, what resistance should I be reading at the compressor and if I am not seeing this resistance does it mean the compressor is bad? The compressor is an EMBARCO VEGZ 8H Thanks
1 Answer Sam H, You stated above that the unit was running...if the compressor is running then it is likely ok electrically. The tech sheet says approx. 10O. It does sound like a sealed system issue(possible refrigerant leak, restriction, or a compressor not pumping. For a sealed system issue you will need an EPA certified technician for those repairs per the EPA guidelines. Read More...
David June 28, 2021 for Model Number ZISS420NRJSS Neither freezer or refrigerator is cooling down. Where's the control board / relays / coils on this thing? It's built into cabinet, but I think it sits on floor.
1 Answer David, There is a top access panel which will have the control board, condenser coils, compressor, and the relay or inverter in that compartment. If the unit is not cooling at all, make sure that the fans and compressor are running. If they are not then it would be more likely a main control board issue. Read More...
Corrie October 08, 2020 for Model Number PGCS1RKZH SS Hi. Our GE Profile refrigerator is only 7 years old and it stopped cooling last night in both the freezer and the fridge. It still makes some noise and I believe it is the fan(s) as I can still feel air being blown in both the fridge and freezer. It has a contained condenser coil system and it's noted as not having issues with clogging. I'm guessing it is the compressor that is out. Someone mentioned trying the compressor start relay first but I'm having issues locating that part in diagrams and on the fridge. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thank you!
1 Answer Corrie, This unit does not have a start device but uses an inverter board to run the compressor. This would be more likely the issue and is part number WR49X10283. Read More...
Es September 03, 2020 for Model Number ZISS420DXBSS COMPRESSOR IS NOT WORKING THE FRIDGE IS ON BUT NOT COOLING. JUST REPLACED THE MOTHER BOARD AND THE THE COMPRESSOR IS STILL NOT WORKING.
1 Answer After you replaced the control did you measure voltage at the compressor to see if it is getting 120vAC? If it is getting voltage you will need to contact an EPA certified tech to replace the compressor. If no voltage you will need to check for where that volt is being lost. Read More...
Martha September 03, 2020 for Model Number ge profile fridge side by side doors My GE Profile fridge has an Embraco VEGT 8H 230V-53 to 150 HZ compressor that is hot to touch. the repair tech told me to leave the top hood open to allow it to cool last month. A few weeks later, the fridge stopped cooling after the power went back on after a power outage. The control board and fan motor were replaced and things cleaned out. The unit is cooling now, but I still hear intermittent knocking and the compressor is still hot to the touch, same as before. I feel like I need to leave the hood open because it is still running so hot, which is unsightly. Is the compressor breaking? Is it normal for me to be unable to hold my finger on the compressor for more than counting 1, 2 before it burns my finger? What do you recommend?
1 Answer Martha, There could be a couple of reasons for this. The first and most usual is a dirty condenser. If dirt and dust collect on the condenser it acts as a blanket and the heat cannot escape. Same result if the condenser fan does not run. Another issue could be from a leak with air in the system, they get pretty hot pumping air. And last could possibly be the compressor will soon fail. Read More...