Refrigerator Won’t Start - Top 6 Reasons & Fixes - Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE & others
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- Refrigerator Won't Start? - Top 6 reasons and EASY DIY instructions to get your Refrigerator back to working order. For a full article, please visit: www.appliancepartspros.com/b/...
Reason #1: Run Capacitor: The run capacitor helps the capacitor run after it starts. If your refrigerator won’t start, it could be that the run capacitor has failed. If testing fails, the run capacitor may have to be replaced.
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Reason #2: Cold Control: The part you set the refrigerator temperature with is the cold control. If your fridge won’t start, the cold control could be going bad and need to be repaired or replaced.
Reason #3: Defrost timer: This part controls the defrost cycle of the refrigerator, switching the fridge between defrost and cooling cycles. If the refrigerator compressor won’t start, the defrost timer could have failed.
Reason #4: Start Relay: The start relay sends power to the start and run windings of the compressor and stops when the compressor has gotten up to speed.
Reason #5: Compressor Start Device: The compressor start device provides power to the compressor. If the refrigerator won’t start, it could be a bad compressor start device that needs to be replaced.
Reason #6: Main Control Board: The main control board sends power to the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, the control board could have failed and needs to be fixed or replaced.
The 'Top 6 Reasons Your Refrigerator is Won't Start' video covers all major brands of Refrigerator, including: GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Kenmore/Sears, Samsung, KitchenAid, and others.
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I have watched many videos in the past when I had an issue, and none were informative and well put together as this one. Bravo I say!
3:43 OH MY GOODNESS> This worked on my fridge. I've been testing crap for 6 hours looking for the problem. Tapping the cold control starte it again. THANK YOU!
The only instructions I found that mentioned the defrost timer. That was my problem. Thanks a lot!
This is an amazing video. My fridge is clicking and won't start. The relay checked out okay; so thanks for the tips on how to check if the compressor is bad. I may get this fridge working yet!
Thank you for sharing this, it works for me and the issue was the timmer
Thank you for this video. I THINK you helped me find my bad part (I'll know by this evening!)
Thank you so much for this excellent troubleshooting video. My 2000 Roper refrigerator (made by Whirlpool) was freezing in the freezer compartment but not cooling the refrigerator compartment. That was easy to discover the fan was not circulating the cold air. I ordered a replacement motor but before it arrived I tested it again and noticed the fan tired to spin. A bit of WD40 got the fan spinning like a top. I was happily cleaning the unit as the temperature was dropping thinking all was good. Then suddenly it completely stopped working. It would not turn back on. I ordered a new thermostat thinking that was the problem. After watching your video I tested the old thermostat with my multimeter and found out the thermostat was fine. Working my way through your video it turns out the problem was the defrost timer. I moved the gears with a screwdriver as you demonstrated and the compressor started right up. Looks like I will need to order a replacement. You saved me a ton of money. The refrigerator was given to me for FREE and ran for several years before I had any problems. So glad I could get it running again because I know the new units are more complicated and last only about 4-5 years. Thanks again!!
Glad you were able to figure out what was going on with your fridge. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.
Thank you. Was the defrost timer control. Only video that I've seen that mentioned it. My wife will be disappointed that we can't get a new fridge. On my GE fridge, an older 18 cu ft version, there is a plug you can take off right next to the temp control dial and get direct access to rotate the shaft of the timer.
Very complete tutorial very helpful
Awesome instructions,sugar! My only issue now is getting a meter and the $$ for possible parts needed.. Ty!
my issue was #2. a few knocks around the knob and my Kenmore sprang back to life. now I know I need to replace the Cold Control. thank you for sharing.
Or just keep hitting it like Fonzie
Knocking on the cold control worked! Thanks
We love you Matt!
Saved me buying a new fridge. Thanks!
Thank you fixed my refrigerator with a simple tab on the top
Excellent!
Thank you thank you thank you for this stunningly impressive presentation , an actual informative video, in layman's terms, simple tools , good visuals and comparisons , and actually helpful , I prob shouldn't be this beyond overjoyed by this competence in service but with all the time I've spent looking at useless clickbait and hopeless failsof fix it guides , i feel like i won the lotto here , wow wish i found this. Earlier in my search , liked and subscribed mister , much appreciated .
Glad we were able to help you out. If there is anything we can help you out with in the future please let us know!
Thanks 👍
Reason #2: thats my problem, thanks for support
Hi I have a LG .the compressor doent start itself when fridge temp go higher only the fan keep running .but if I turn off power supply for a minute or 2 it starts normally and do the the same randomly .I replace the relay but still the same . Any help or suggestions is appreciated .
Very good 👍
Thank you!
Yayyyyy! Matt is back!
How was the cold control panel removed? My kenmore has two bolts that are completely inaccessible without removing the front part of the panel, which seems like I can't do with the panel in place in the fridge.
Great video, love y❤
You are welcome! Glad to help.
Beware, in the cold control cover there are 2 hidden screws behind the indicator panel.
My Amana refrigerator quite running last year. I replaced the hard start compactor and it worked for a year. Then it quite running again so I tried replacing the start compactor again and it didn't work. I replaced the run compacitor and it started. Ran for 1 day. Then wouldn't restart. I know it is getting power to the compressor because it pulls 800 watts but will only start after it sits. Then it will repeat. Run till shuts off because cold then not restart.... Is this the point I should be testing the compressor?
Have you had any type of power outages? What is your model number?
My fridge will start and cool but then when it reaches its setting it shuts off and doesn't restart. Is it the defrost thermostat that needs replacing?
That is the same problem I'm having. Did you find out why it is?
My comdensor trys to cut on buzzes then overload shuts off then repeating in a few minutes all start relay parts have been replaced all test check out but still have the issue this is a year old whirlpool any ideas . Thanks in advance
What is the model number of your fridge?
WRF767SDHZ03
My 1989 Kenmore stopped working
Nothing but the lights
No fans no compressor no ice maker nothing.
I replaced the thermostat and still Nothing
Any suggestions
Not sure how to fix it, but you may save a lot in energy costs by upgrading to a newer model. 32 years is a long time!
Just saved me $100s
what happened to Weird Al Yankovic? He's gone again.
Thanks 👍