If the thermostat is not working properly the refrigerator will not maintain proper temperature.
Viking refrigerator compressor not running.
The compressor of a fridge utilizes a gaseous refrigerant that is in a low pressure state.
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The start capacitor gives the compressor an extra kick to get going.
When this part isn t working properly the defrost heater will run constantly or not run at all.
The temperature control thermostat is responsible for running the compressor evaporator fan motor and the condenser fan motor.
Begin by ensuring you have unplugged your refrigerator and then remove the rear panel.
The other common reason of compressor not running is that your fan internally light will be glowing but your compressor will not working for that i suggest you test first of all the internally thermostat that refrigerator thermostat is working or not working as you know that thermostat is connected in series with compressor and supply goes through the thermostat now if thermostat is stop.
If it looks like the compressor looks okay but isn t.
A compressor is one of the most vital parts in your fridge moving refrigerant throughout the entire appliance s system.
Also check for burnt wires or bad connections on the start components.
How to test a refrigerator s overload or relay start capacitor with a multi meter.
When the fridge thermostat requests more cold air the compressor kicks on and the refrigerant becomes high pressure moving through the cooling coils while fans push the cool air into the fridge and freezer compartments.
It does what it s told by the motherboard.
A damaged potential relay or start capacitor always results in a humming compressor.
Shop all refrigerator defrost timers.
If the mobo is telling it to make the compressor run via the pwm data line it sends three phase operating voltage to the compressor.
A defective run capacitor will also keep the unit from starting.
The frequency will vary according to how fast the motherboard wants to the compressor to run.
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Kfis29pbms01 the fridge is working fine and i see frost build up on its evap coil but the freezer isn t working there no frost on the evap coils the fan above the evap coil is running fine and the temp in freezer is 60f.
If the fans are running and your compressor won t start or if you hear a clicking sound from the unit check the overload relay for signs of overheating or arcing.
Replace the refrigerator compressor.
The compressor is running the fan by the compressor is running fine.
This fridge has two separate evap coils one for the.
