Carmen D Hebron , CT July 18, 2015 The refrigerator would not cool the freezer or main compartment lights worked fan worked but the compressor would not run for more than a few seconds when initially plugged in Using a multi-meter, I confirmed that the temperature contol thermostat worked, and resistance across the compressor pins met spec indicating that the compressor was probably good. I opened up the overload relay and saw that the circuit had burned out. I ordered and installed a new overload relay and run capacitor, and everything works great now. Glad I didn't need to buy a new fridge. YouTube videos helped a lot with the troubleshooting. Read More... 13 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers
Miles H Scarsdale , NY February 12, 2018 Appliance: Model KENMORE BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator was not cooling or freezing Replaced start relay and capacitor. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers
Mark C Aquebogue , NY October 10, 2014 Our refrigerator wouldn't cool and there was a constant clicking sound AppliancePartsPros diagnosed the problem as a faulty overload relay switch. Using their tutorial video we were able to fix the problem in less than a half hour. I had to reorder the part after getting the wrong one. Speaking to a tech made the process of returning and reordering the proper part much easier. Apparently part and models numbers don't always match up. I would suggest having the old part in front of you while you discuss the problem with the appliance tech. This will help immensely in ensuring that you get the right part. Overall this experience was a great one and I'm sure that I saved myself the headache and cost of getting a service call to fix the appliance. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers
Vito S North Olmstead , OH March 13, 2016 Clicking sound but no cooling I located the Overload relay attached to the compressor. Easily removed by prying with a screw driver. Test the black capacitor with a meter set on DC volts. You should be able to watch the voltage drop as it discharges . A replacement arrived in 2 days. I plugged it in and the refrigerator now cools. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
William M Fort Myers , FL April 10, 2016 Appliance: Amana Refrigerator ARB2517CC Not cooling compressor not starting after shutdown for new ice maker My only advice would be if you have this complaint order and change both the Overload Relay and the start-up capacitor at the same time. About 2 months ago I changed just the start-up cap and the fridge worked till I shut it down to replace a defective Ice maker. Hopefully I'll get some time before the next repair. We love this refrigerator and don't want to replace. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers