Kenmore Refrigerator Not Cooling - Compressor Troubleshooting and Testing
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- In this video I look at my brother's Kenmore Refrigerator that is not getting cold. The fan in the freezer and down by the compressor are both running, but the compressor is not.
There is a buzzing and clicking sound coming from the compressor area. This usually indicates that the relays are bad and should be replaced. I put a good set of relays on this fridge and the compressor will still not run.
Here is a video on the 3 n 1 starter
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I had plans on a replacement fridge,, but decided since the motor and fan worked, that it's worth attempting a repair, was planning on calling a repairman, but maybe I CAN deal with whats going on with it..new territory, as a 59 yr old Grammy, but thanks to youtubers like you, I've done all kinds of fixes on my own, as a rural homeowner, ex city girl, this is challenging, thank you for the clear demonstration!Ive a kenmore side by side, the back is off, its coils cleaned, the compressor is cool to touch; its been unplugged for a month, but when plugged in, its not vibrating, no clicking at all. I'm missing my new multimeter,, I dont know now what next..taking the relay out is the daunting part, and I dont have a new one to try,, of course. Thanks again Bill :)
I have a Sears Kenmore freezer from the early 70s (I think it's 1972; I can't find a reference for the model number ANYWHERE so went off appearance of different era freezers) that stopped last summer. This video gave me a good idea what to check for once I can free up the space to tear into it.
I see your channel looking into
Kenmore fridge not getting real cold.
With this information I can track down the problem
Easy to understand. Thank you.
Thanks Bill, This video helped me to confirm our BEKO fridge/freezer compressor is unserviceable. We have already replaced the fridge/freezer and so we'll probably scrap the faulty one.
Total bad ass!! I’m trying to learn the different appliances and your videos are by far the best. Thanks for doin what you do Bill.
Great demonstration brother!! Appreciate you going to the effort to get this on RUclips!!
Bill died in 2016
@@homemadefood7197 What happened? That's what I wanna know
Thank you for your kindness to share your great knowledge I love your videos and explanatory ability
Thanks man! Now I know how to fix this problem AND have an understanding of how it all works. Great video.
On most locked rotor compressors you can rewire it to run backwards and it will usually start then you can put the wires back how they were and you might not need a new compressor. Look for a video on how to make a 1 pole induction motor run backwards. (Or try a Massive start capacitor if you dont like playing with electricity)
God bless your soul, you have helped us all. RIP.
Hey Bill, suggestion for you. Video on troubleshooting compressors on inverters refrigerators.
Bill if you change the compressor please do a video.
Will do for sure.
Is the LG compressor the same for omes
Very informative video, thank you.
Would you cap the old blue wire with a wire nut ?
Thank you
Dicofole - I can't reply to your comment so I'll post a new thread. Embraco compressors are pretty decent. They are probably the most popular one. Most failures are from poor conditions like dirty coils and high room temps in summer. And for the wiring, I would cap off the blue going to the cap and remove the cap and pink wire from the machine. That's for converting to a 3 n 1.
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Great video Bill.😀
Very good info. Thanks for sharing. Very helpful.
Great video. Thank you for all the details.
You are very welcome, Thanks for Watching!
I just had my LG compressor go out in my 18month old LG french door unit, the compressor is under warranty for 10 yrs, the labor was around $360 from LG
the fact you would need to pay a dime to repair a piece of foundational technology on such an expensive fridge is pretty messed up
I only buy GE refrigerators and currently my side by side model is 29 years old. The compressor in my model is a Mitsubishi. Seems very reliable, I do my own maintenance on it. Every ten years I replace the defrost heater and defrost timer, even if the parts look good.Timers today are electronic, I would not touch a refrigerator that has a bad compressor. Under warranty is ok, not worth the money for repair costs.
Thanks for this video and I must say that it is informative and helpful like the others that you have done that I have watched.One thing that I have noticed is that plus the fact that you sure understand fixing appliances you are also a level headed type so you sure will be the type of person that a person can talk to.I have this MayTag refrigerator model mzd2766gew and when it want to start it makes this clicking sound and I knew that it was a relay and overload ( single unit ) issue which I ordered and changed,when this issue was going on as at when the original relay and overload was there the condenser and evaporator fans are working fine but when I installed the new relay and overload ( two separate units ) the unit worked for sometime and it stopped so I unplugged it from the power supply and waited for sometime and plugged back to the power supply and it does not start,the condenser and evaporator fans also did not start so I did something,I took out the new relay and overload that I installed and put in back the old one,it started making the clicking sound again but the condenser and evaporator fans started working.Based on your experience with these appliances what could probably be the problem.
Thank! Appreciate the advice.
Would have been good to know how you would test the relay or compressor with multimeter. Thanks
Bill, need your opinion about my Kenmore upright freezer problem. It is not cooling like it should. I have replaced the evaporator fan motor because it had stopped turning. I oiled it and lived with it for a month. After replacing it, yesterday it hasn't gotten below 35 degrees. I have continuity tested the defrost thermostat outside the unit. No continuity. Placed it in my freezer and got good continuity test. Tested good continuity on the heating element. Tested the defrost timer....put it in defrost mode, fan motor and everything shut off. I marked the position of the motor position indicator. After about 30 minutes, the fan came back on. I felt of the compressor and it felt like it was running but not sure. The temperature adjustment knob inside the freezer shuts off the unit as well as turns it back on. I can't tell that adjusting the settings turns off the unit other than at the off position. This freezer doesn't appear to have a fan for the condenser coil. I believe the fan for the evaporator coil is also used for the condenser coil. The model # 253.21721101 (Kenmore). Any suggestions are appreciated! I did notice some frosting at the top of the evaporator coil today when I went inside to test the defrost thermostat.
Thank you for this video!
Will lack of gas (134A) cause the relay to cycle on and off? Fridg (Amana) quit cooling.
Sorry if I got the wrong guy, but is this not the same repairman who also was an exmarine and died two years ago ?
I replaced a water valve and icemaker, it made about 8 cubes and then stopped working. The compresser was hot af. Unplugged the fridge, turned off the icemaker for an hour till compressor was cooled off. Then with icemaker off plugged it back in and it seems to be cooling, compressor is not as hot. Totally perplexed, kenmore side by side from 2004. Appears to be the same compressor as the video.
thanks for this Bill ...
In your opinion, the compressor failed most probably because of overheating caused by the dust accumulation overworking the machine over the long term ?
I would assume you get more compressor failures during the summer time or at the end of the summer time ?
Thank you
great video thank you
Very well done.
I have a whirlpool that is not cooling. The condenser fan is on and the compressor is warm but I never hear any clicking. I’ve ordered a new starter with a new resistor and installed but still no clicking. I’ve tested the harness going to the compressor and it does have power…so I’m stumped. Any advice?
Good video friend. My refrigerator quit cooling. When I put power to it, the compressor sound like it starts then with a clicking sound it shuts down. We transferred the food to another refrigerator and freezer in the basement that day, and I ordered a new start relay and capacitor ($45 tl). The next morning the refrigerator was up running and cooling normally???? I'm thinking the overload reset itself or its bad, I don't know. When the parts come in, I' rip into it.This refrigerator isn't trustworthy right now, any suggestions like maybe change the overload or what do you think. The 5 year old Whirlpool Gold model number is GB2SHDXTQ01, I need the overload part number for this hulk.
Can you fix a problem with the compression? Like take it apart. Thanks m
For a while now, fridge is cooling some but not what it should be. Milk and other things spoil sooner than before. I think I've used a thermometer and reads too warm. I remember a friend who cleaned up the back side of fridge blowing air maybe using a vacuum. Can that do the trick? I think I'll try that.
What causes the wall circuit breaker to trip ? And the starter relay and capacitor has been replaced.
What if you hear motor running, both refrigerator and bottom freezer are warm, but no clicking??
Your well loved Bill
Awesome video.
Well explained.
Sir please make video about polyester or Mineral oil difference and how they react with refrigent
So wait... Are you saying I could hook up my newer amana blu and white wires to a plug then directly to the wall? I've replaced the relay/starter combo in mine and the compressor still clicks off after a few seconds. This would be a huge troubleshooting help!!!
Awesome video.
If your relay starter is bad, can and how would you wire in a 3 in 1 start relay?
Excellent..Question: Dude is coming in A M...Fridge/Freezer not cooling right/Ice maker not making ice...No sounds of fan running...a 1012 Whirlpool...Idea's please?? Thanks...Marty in Florida...THANKS
Hey man thx for your video !! Do you have a video on how u make that all together !! The capacitor starter and relay ? And also what is the other way u can make it i believe there is 2 ways pn how go do it !! And once your remove the original ones you just leave them ther out of the way unpluged ??
Some compressors like Embraco use a solid state relay (the capacitor plugs into the relay) with an overload built in. The one seen in the video some technicians call it a "peanut" relay. Lately many companies (like Frigidaire) are switching to Panasonic compressors. The change out is a little crazy because you may have to switch the high & low side tubing around and that makes it all the more time consuming. Why would they do that? With Embraco, boom it's in, sweat in the lines, vacuum, charge, connect, check for leaks (if none) and you're on your way.
great video where can i find the compressor relay
great video
HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR STARUP CONNECTION TO CHECK COMPRESSOR BEFORE BY HOOKING A RELAY
I have a Frigidaire 2003 top bottom fridge. I THINK this is the issue it has :( Darn it, LOL, everything else checks ok, the compressor gets hot, but it doesn't seem to be running with the sounds it should have. Hey Bill, on your make shift starter relay set up. doe it matter which wire is the hot??
So compressor was bad because it drew too many amps and was noisy?
Is it too difficult to replace compressor by a do it yourselfer like us?
Where did you get the test relay? Can you build one?
thank you
My compressor has qp2-15 but i only have qp2-22 . I think its 15ohms and 22ohms. Can i use the 15 as replacement?
So Sad but I have heard Bill Newberry has passed away.
This was one Wonderful, kind person..........
If anyone knows what happened let me know.... We all will miss him.
I talked to him several times He seemed to be a really great guy. Not many people go out of there way to help others like Bill did. I hate to hear he passed away. He will be missed.
What brand compressor is it.
Nice
Great share
Can I recharge a sub zero with R-12 with R134a ?
No, you cannot. You have to use the specified refrigerant or you will mess it up badly. (Trust me, I tried it.)
what if you dont hear it clicking. But the fans are running and the compressor doesnt seem to be doing anything?
Yo Bill how do you make that relay start up?
Hi, do you live in Florida, by some chance?
Hi Bill. Thanks for this informative video. Would you be able to tell me what is wrong with my fridge? The compressor turns on and after 5 seconds or so turns back off and the process repeats every few minutes. The fridge is not cooling at all but the fans are blowing air inside the fridge/freezer. Would that be a shot compressor or is it worth replacing the relay and or capacitor?
Hi, I'm having this exact problem. Did you ever find out what was wrong with your refrigerator?
your bro should have been watching your tube videos ;-) sub and tu
My 4 year old LG fridge had a bad compressor. I called around and two LG certified repair companies said they will not replace any LG compressors due to the complex nature of the repair. I also called Best Buy and they told me they no longer work on compressors. Unfortunately. refrigerators are now disposable commodity.. I bought a new Samsung fridge. .
LG. SUCKS!
My fridge has a problem, it works fine sometimes,bit if I move it somewhere, it stops cooling completely, it comes on but doesn't cool, I replaced the relay but the same thing keeps happening, anyone has the same issue?
Bill I wish I was your brother
Takes days to freeze
Vacuum pump
Sob...my compressor
These refrigerators are made in Mexico. Years ago, refrigerators were MANUFACTURED AND SOURCED IN THE USA. Thanx to NAFTA, the Mexican made refrigerators are built for planned obsolescence.
The chances of having a bad compressor today is about 90%! Unless the brand has a sticker pasted in front of the refs bragging for 10 year warranty on inverter/compressors, of course with conditions. Refs today is the new disposable item appliances, with todays technology and economy of reduced waste, low labor cost of manufacturing (Made in Mexico, China). Expect the refs life to last no more than 5-10 years if your are lucky enough to get an excellent batch of refs from any known brands.
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I have a small Kenmore chest freezer that is doing the exact same thing. Same buzzy noise. Same hesitation sometimes before the overload kicks in. An entirely new freezer is only about $50 more than just the new compressor, so I'm going to go that route. Thanks for the video. Very helpful!
thank you so much for showing the inside of the compressor - I had no idea what was in that black balloon
Bill, your legacy lives on. Helped me today. RIP
Jerry Sollien rip!? Is he gone?
What happened
Semper Fi, Brother, prayers up to a great technician who helped thousands
Your brother is a lucky man. I need to convince my brother to go to refrigeration school.
Kenmore Elite 795.72053.110 LED on the mother board not blinking at all ...but Fridge not cooling ( Neither freezer, nor fridge up there) what could be the issue...?? compressor vibrates and heating up, Fan near compressor and inside one working too. All lights inside and the panel display working fine...This one has quieter compressor than previous fridges though but fridge not cooling at all..?? Appreciate your, and/or readers input ...Paid almost $3000 , just a box now...Please help
Bill is freaking awesome. Thanks for the videos I really appreciate it you save me a lot of trouble
If you put your refrigerator on its back or side what goes bad so to speak? It's not cooling or freezing 😫
Bill, you think a lack of maintenance (a lot of dust) caused the the compressor to fail?
Yes.this vedo do explain exactly what you want to know about a compressor that won't run.thims up.
We have a 23 year old Kenmore side by side refrigerator that stops cooling but returns after a 20 minute shut off. What might be the problem please?
RIP sir, thanks for helping me with my refrigerator issues.
RIP???
What happened
All your fridge videos are extremely clear and concise. Great job!
I have a Kenmore refrigerator. Both the fan and the compressor are running, but it is not cooling. Please advise.
He better buys a new refrigerator. It is not worth replacing the compressor unless he can get one from a wholesale and install it by himself.
So this fridge is 11 years old, it cools great When it's Cold weather but not when it's Hot
Where is the thermostat located on these...can't find anything on the location anywhere
Bill nothing is wrong with the compressor u just hook it up the wrong way
informative (I like the diagnostic method used !)
How often do you Replace a Refrigerator Compressor and in a few months it goes bad and needs Replacing again? I ask because I Replaced the Linear Compressor in a Kenmore Elite 4 months ago and Worked perfectly until today when it was discovered both Refrigerator and Freezer were Warm!?
Why compressor motor harming and not running..
Another great video. Quick Question? I've trouble shot a fridge down to the compressor. Everything seems to work fine. Good Amp readings on compressor but still not cooling. Suspect refrigerant low or gone. (If leak, could be anywhere.) I'm not capable of replacing refrigerant. What is your recommendation?
Determine age and condition, make a decision if it's worth paying about $300 for someone to come repair a leak or possible restriction in the sealed system. Some are worth it, some are not. The one in this video is would be an example of a machine to spend a few hundred on. The fridge in my house, nope.
Kenmore Elite, Estimate on replacing compressor $1,389. And repairing fridge. Guys complete yunk. How can we stand a class law suite against this product made by LG. Sears is backed up on these fixes.
Thanks Bill very informative 👍🏻
Meow...HI BILL
I appreciate this video
I had a repairman change my relay to a new one and my compressor is still clicking but not starting...does this mean my compressor is dead? or is there something I can do further to try and get it going? Mine is a 40 year old Coronado. It stood the test of time, would like to keep it going.
Excellent video..great detail. Now I'm going to look at the fridge I have to see if anything is obvious that I can see from the back. my sister told me about a refrigerator a guy was giving away on let-go as it turned out after getting it home plugging it in it turns on but there is absolutely nothing. the guy said the only thing was wrong with it was the ice maker. I believe he knew it was bad and it was an easy way I'm getting it taken away for free. I just hope it is something simple my neighbor works on heating and air conditioning I'm going to call him as well hopefully he has the training for refrigeration. Maybe I will get lucky and it's something simple.