Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator Compressor Testing - No Cool Repair

In this video I show you how to test the compressor on a Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator. If you have a machine that is not cooling, it could be due to the compressor not running.

When the condenser fan is running the compressor should also be running. The PTC relay and the overload on the side of the compressor can burn up over time and need replaced. They would cause the compressor to not run and your fridge would start to get warm.

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[danielcamry]

This video was VERY helpfull..My fridge go dead last friday, after the home power go down.
After the power came up..the fridge start to have the problem and only after 6~8 hours we notice that
the ice cubes start melt..water on the floor and frozen stuff get melt.
So I called the tech..he say "take the power out keep the fridge off till i come..
after 3 hours he arrived...then he looked at the back and in the freezer..
(I did open/take off the back cover and the freezer in-cover.)
He plug the power..the compressor start working ..Ice was bild in the freezer unit..
all looks SO good for 5-10 min..then we hear the "click-noise" and in compressor was VERY hot and die..!!!
He said: need to replace the compressor..and since it's R12 it need to be replaced to R134..
COST OF REPLACING PARTS (replace my FGV-130A compressor) will be about $400$.!!!
he said ..better get new fridge.
on Friday and Saterday Here in ISRAEL ALL CLOSED
I put about 20 frozen water bottels in the fridge and in the frezzer to get over the weekend, open the fridge Only 2 times in 26 hours ..was hopping that food will stay OK over the weekend W/O working compressor ...so on Sunday
I was staying all night looking true youtube ..and got this SO GOOD EXPLAINED got SO CLEAR.
In the morning I got my Multimeter checked all the point you show in the video....BOOM = the PTC RELAY
the Start leg =OK the RUN leg=disconect=OL "no contact.
1 hour to run and get the part...install and it all 100% BACK TO NORMAL WORK...with pay off $10 and
ONE EXCELENT GREAT VIDEO WITH good explanation Up To Point what need to check and see.


YOU help me so muce..Can't stop to thank you ....evry time I pass this fridge...MAKE OUR HOME HAPPY.


P.S. On my fridge the PTC-RELAY have 2 Blue wires connected...That was The CAPACITOR...Please add this up

[michaelanderson]

A few days ago, my Whirlpool over/under was making a repeated clicking noise. I thought it might be the defrost cycle having trouble kicking in but the coils look normal in the freezer. I ran a diagnostic force on the defrost cycle and all appeared fine. The freezer won't go below about 19 deg. F at max cool setting. I think the compressor runs rather hot and a bit noisey and I haven't heard the clicking again. Do you think I may have a leak and possibly low n freon?

[johnpriesterjr]

Hello all. Looking for help with a 24 year old Whirlpool side-by-side (Model GD25DQXFB01) and it suddenly died on me. While plugged up, I can hear a clicking...as if it's trying to turn itself on or start cooling. But it never does. It clicks off again. While clicking the lights inside dim momentarily. Any ideas of how I can fix it myself?

[rondail]

My Kenmore\Whirlpool start-relay doesn't have a capacitor. Refrigerator is keeping everything cold but I hear the overload click often. I am replacing the start-relay again after 1 year. Would a RCO410 3 in 1 Compressor Hard Start Capacitor Kit be better/stronger? Maybe the compressor is just hotter now during the summer?

[danielcamry]

This video was VERY helpfull..My fridge go dead last friday, after the home power go down.
After the power came up..the fridge start to have the problem and only after 6~8 hours we notice that
the ice cubes start melt..water on the floor and frozen stuff get melt.
So I called the tech..he say "take the power out keep the fridge off till i come..
after 3 hours he arrived...then he looked at the back and in the freezer..
(I did open/take off the back cover and the freezer in-cover.)
He plug the power..the compressor start working ..Ice was bild in the freezer unit..
all looks SO good for 5-10 min..then we hear the "click-noise" and in compressor was VERY hot and die..!!!
He said: need to replace the compressor..and since it's R12 it need to be replaced to R134..
COST OF REPLACING PARTS (replace my FGV-130A compressor) will be about $400$.!!!
he said ..better get new fridge.
on Friday and Saterday Here in ISRAEL ALL CLOSED
I put about 20 frozen water bottels in the fridge and in the frezzer to get over the weekend, open the fridge Only 2 times in 26 hours ..was hopping that food will stay OK over the weekend W/O working compressor ...so on Sunday
I was staying all night looking true youtube ..and got this SO GOOD EXPLAINED got SO CLEAR.
In the morning I got my Multimeter checked all the point you show in the video....BOOM = the PTC RELAY
the Start leg =OK the RUN leg=disconect=OL "no contact.
1 hour to run and get the part...install and it all 100% BACK TO NORMAL WORK...with pay off $10 and
ONE EXCELENT GREAT VIDEO WITH good explanation Up To Point what need to check and see.
YOU help me so much..Can't stop to thank you ....every time I pass this fridge...MAKE OUR HOME HAPPY.

[jordanas]

Question if the compressor is running I'm assuming it's working am I correct? I have replaced the capacitor as well as the start relay because it was not turning over once I did it turned on compressor is on But I'm not getting Any cooling on the Evaporated coils good air is flowing up in the into the tower is working as well originally the motor next to the compressor.

Any idea what else is wrong with it I'm thinking thermostat somebody else said ADC I'm not sure what part next to replace or do I just go ahead and hire someone and then be told that I was stupid.. Please help thank you.

[edandmarg]

Fans running, compressor windings check okay, compressor warms up, capacitor replaced, Hard Start unit used to replace 3 components and fridge runs but no cooling

[Dog_year]

Why it doesn't have the Run Capacitor? The compessor can Run without the Capacitor?

[bobjayp]

Shows how to read resistance but gives no clue as to how to interpret the data. The 2 readings are .5 of each other so he's happy. What delta would make him unhappy? So video is kinda worthless.

[rich]

When my refrigerator is plugged into the electrical outlet behind the fridge, the fridge starts up, runs a few minutes and then the compressor shuts down. I change plugs on the same outlet, same thing. I take an extension cord and plug the fridge into an outlet in another room in the house, and the refrigerator works fine. I tried going to the electrical box and resetting the power and the outlet behind the fridge worked about 15 minutes and then the condenser shut down. Why would the fridge work fine using another electrical outlet in the house? Thank you.

[rhegedus]

Recently replaced the start relay with one not graded for my compressor. Overload failed, relay burnt out, and the red wire was damaged. How can I tell how damaged the wire is, or is replacing the wire and connectors a decent low experience job? Thanks!

[MrWebb-qwgy]

Hey Bill I have a question for you, my overload protection and starter is all one unit I have a Frigidaire the name on the part is KLIXON, I'm trying to look it up and find it, but I'm having a hard time finding it do you have any recommendations

[TheLockerMarauder]

Have same fridge, has no power nothing comes on what should I check fist

[anthonybitseedy]

Compressor checks ot okay just when I put a 3 n 1 on after a few days it quits maybe not enough freon

[konsheyn]

Wrong. Wire could short to case and it will show normal reading and it will not work. It will trip breaker and there will be perfect reading and no current at all.

[thomasoconnor]

Title said No Cool Repair. I was looking for info on a fridge tat doesnt cool... didnt find it here.

[danbessent]

Bill, thanks for making this video. It's very clear and helpful. I have a question about the ohms readings on the relay and the overload. I got .2 on the relay and .4 on the overload. Should my readings be that different from your's? Does this indicate a problem with either part? I think I just got the fridge working again by turning the gear on the timer. After I adjusted the timer the fan started running (hasn't for the past 2 days) and after a few minutes the air blowing into the freezer feels pretty cold. Do you have a video related to the timer? Your response will be greatly appreciated.

[matoshirenTFL]

I did the check and they were good but the compressor is getting hot and not kicking on

[PandaFPV]

I have a multimeter but not a clamp tool. How else can I check for the 2amps?

[BustersCorner]

I am new to refer repair, this video was top shelf, just what i needed.