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jeff1 · 06-21-2006, 05:57 AM

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should it be making a noise

Yes.

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vibrating

Yes.

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or anything?

Yes.

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When I turn it on, the compressor doesn't seem to be doing anything

Fan(s) only running and no compressor running = no cold air at all.

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I'm guessing that's the compressor

jeff.

aces11 · 06-21-2006, 12:32 PM

ok, so I'm pretty sure now that the compressor isn't doing anything, just sitting there. What should I do now? anything to take apart and check, or is it just junk? It would be great to fix it, let me know what's possible. Thanks again.

jeff1 · 06-21-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aces11

ok, so I'm pretty sure now that the compressor isn't doing anything, just sitting there. What should I do now? anything to take apart and check

Can check for 110-120 volts AC comming to the compressor with na volt meter...and can ohm the compressor windings for continuity with and ohm meter...but basically if the compressor is receiving power and not running...usually = new compressor time or new refrigerator time.

http://www.applianceaid.com/electrical_testing_tips.html

jeff.

aces11 · 07-01-2006, 05:37 PM

could it be something as simple as the relay or timer being stuck or broken?

jeff1 · 07-01-2006, 09:21 PM

For compressor not running....

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could it be something as simple as the relay

Yes possible....not overly likely on this style of a unit ( more compressors failing than relays )

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or timer being stuck or broken?

Not to stop the compressor only, no.

jeff.

aces11 · 07-05-2006, 06:39 PM

hey guys, before throwing the whole thing out, I tried one last thing, replacing the overload. I put it in, got it ready to turn on, and right when I plugged it in, I heard a pop. Like a fuse blowing or something. Same thing though, fans running, but no compressor.