In this episode of Repair & Replace, Vance shows to troubleshoot and test the compressor start relay with a multimeter. If the refrigerator compressor is not starting, it could be a...

2021年11月16日 · You can tell that the start relay is bad if the fridge won’t cool or the relay makes a clicking noise. Shake your fridge and listen for a rattling sound that indicates that your start relay is bad. Refrigerator start relays fail due to spikes in voltage and if the UTTs are faulty.

2023年9月15日 · A fridge start relay, also known as a compressor relay, is a critical electrical component found in most refrigeration systems. Its primary function is to kickstart the compressor, which is the heart of the refrigerator’s cooling system.

2022年5月4日 · If the start relay fails your compressor won’t run, and your refrigerator won’t be able to keep cool. Thankfully it's incredibly easy to fix, and doing it yourself is far more affordable than hiring a professional repair technician.

2010年9月16日 · A start relay is responsible for supplying power on the hotline that runs into the refrigerator compressor to make it start and run. Symptoms of a damaged compressor relay are when the refrigerator begins to warm up and certain clicking sounds are heard.

2022年4月18日 · This article explains how to troubleshoot a refrigerator or freezer compressor that does not start. There are different components that can be tested to find out what the problem is. To begin troubleshooting, turn the power off to the compressor.

2024年9月24日 · Use this guide to replace the start relay assembly or compressor start device in your Whirlpool Refrigerator. The start relay is a combination of the start relay, the overload relay, and the start capacitor, which are responsible for protecting your compressor's circuit.

The relay makes a click whenever it powers the compressor to start and run, whether or not the compressor starts and runs. But if the clicking noise comes repeatedly, with an interval of two minutes between each noise, the start relay is faulty and needs a replacement.

2015年7月20日 · If you never hear the hum of your refrigerator's compressor anymore and your food is warming up, the problem might be a failed compressor start relay. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace the compressor start relay in just 6 easy steps.

4 天之前 · Identify the Start Relay. The start relay is a small, rectangular-shaped component attached to the compressor of your refrigerator. It is typically located near the bottom of the refrigerator’s backside. Take a close look at the start relay to familiarize yourself with its appearance. Remove the Faulty Start Relay. Now that you have ...