Thank you! Because of your video I was able to diagnose and fix my freezer. I'm a 67 yr old woman.

I'm a refrigerator tech and I must say your explanation is on the mark ..welldone

My garage refrigerator stopped working. Fan was working but not the compressor. I followed your instructions and ordered a relay switch and capacitor from Amazon for $20, and now it's working fine. Thank you so much. I didn't know how much a repair guy would charge, so I was thinking of trashing it. Thanks to you, it's working now.

🤣🤣🤣 She said she don't give a fart we are getting a new one. So someone else will appreciate that you fixed it.👊

With the help of your video it saved me spending $2000 on a new fridge. It was the compressor start relay. Thanks for the help much appreciated.

Same here, but I wanted to mention, my relay tested fine, but I replaced it on a hunch after testing the capacitor…. Works like a champ! $20. So consider trying a new relay even if the old one tests!

This video gave me hope. My old refrigerator died less than a year ago, so my local veteran's outreach group had a member who had a used refrigerator sitting in his storage unit taking up space, so he donated it to me, for which I am eternally grateful. Then a couple of days ago it suddenly stopped cooling--lost probably $200 worth of food in the freezer alone. It's a nice late-model Whirlpool side-by-side, too. I think having a repairman come look at it would be preferable to trying to replace it--I could never afford to replace a fridge as nice as this one. This video makes me realize it would be worth having a professional look at it (I'm elderly and very disabled) rather than buying another used fridge. It could be something as simple as the mice chewed through a wire or a broken relay. Thank you so much!

Dave, I feel your pain. The part I got tickled with is where the fridge showed up in the garage because your wife decided you were getting a new one. DIY guys like us are so underappreciated. I have an old Maytag upright freezer that suddenly decided to get a little warm. This time, I went and bought a new freezer without even diagnosing the problem. But, I'm going to try to fix it and give it to my little sister from another mister or my wife's little sister to make things more clear. Don't get discouraged. Keep up the great work and good luck in the future!!!

You saved another Whirlpool from the trip to the junk yard. Replaced the fancy relay but not the cap. My local appliance parts vendor said this was a commonly replaced part and the cap very rarely needs replacing. My fridg, with it's bottom freezer, also had Very dirty coils mounted across the bottom near the floor. Had to empty it so I could tilt it and properly remove the dust from the coils. Once all sealed up it took awhile for temp to drop because all the food was so warm. So far so good!

You saved me a lot of money. Both parts were less than $30 and now my fridge is working again.

Rance here, my refer quit cooling ran across your video… have two things to say…THANK You, THANK YOU, THANK YOU,,THANK YOU… my Refrigerator is working! Thanks to you….I will tell you again THANK YOU..

You are one of the best tutors ever, everything you presented was straight and easy to follow! Please give us more videos! Thanks.

Best self help video I've seen so far! Straight and to the point. Thanks for showing how to check things with the meter. Super helpful!

Your video is 14.5 minutes long but I haven't watched it for up to 1 minute when I realized I'm watching the right video. This, is the best diagnosis KZfaq video I ever watched. Thanks for taking your time to make this.

I just fixed mine, thanks to your video! Yes, it was the same issue, the compressor start relay. First I removed it, jotted down the #s, did searches, found out they are out of stock, out of production everywhere. But after looking really close at one on Amazon, I noticed it looked exactly the same as mine (the same shapes, same plug shapes, and it was the same brand)..so I bought it (about $78) plugged it in and whammo! I just ordered another one so when and if it breaks again I'll have one. My fridge was made in 2005, so the original lasted 17 years. I did some cleaning in the coils while under there also (they need to be kept free of dust and dirt). I intend to buy a special brush made for fitting in between the coils but for now I just used my compressed air system's blow hose. Mine is a Frigidaire model FRS6R4 EW2, the original part which is now obsolete had these #s on it: 3ARR55C4E2A and is part # 241543958. The new start relay is a Frigidaire part # 241524611 "compressor start relay", it got here in one day Amazon Prime. I used the original capacitor, it fit the new start relay exactly and apparently it was fine. Bottom line: if you have searched the part # for yours everywhere and it can not be found, just search your brand name and "start relay" on Amazon and look at each one, it helps to have your original in your hand for close examination.

Hey Dave! I loved the walkthrough. You are a natural teacher, clear and precise. Thanks! I just defrosted the freezer. The evaporator and condenser fans are working and blowing cold air and freezing. However, the cooler isn't really cooling much. Also, I can't hear the condenser buzzing, so as you show, it could be a relay or capacitor problem. Perhaps the condenser is only half working. Great video!

Thanks so much! Your diagnostic steps helped us fix a similar GE frig. We’re very grateful since repair service is very hard to schedule due to COVID. Feels so good to fix it ourselves!

Best video I’ve seen so far . Great job explaining how to troubleshoot a refrigerator not working properly.

This was a good video explaining what to check in a no cool situation in a refer. The only thing I would add as a 40 year refer tech(Whirlpool/Sub Zero) is that the compressor sounded noisy after the start relay was installed. The compressor may be going bad and a good check is to put a amp probe on the wiring and see what the compressor is drawing in amps. Overall this video tells you what to look for. Great to see these type of video's helping consumers

331 downvotes must be repairmen that overcharge! Excellent video!

Dave Wirth, this video really helped me. Was able to diagnose and fix my 15 yr old LG fridge for 10 bucks. It was a bad starter relay and protection combo. The multimeter tests you showed were super helpful. You saved me a couple thousand bucks for a new fridge.

After watching a dozen videos and several Google explanations, this video was the only one that fully explained that both bottom terminals on the start relay should have continuity with starter relay removed. My symptom was no compressor start up but 5.4 amps draw, then relay clicked off. I disassembled mine after finding no continuity. I noticed the disk inside (no electronics board) was burned only on one side. I decided to flip the disc 180° and continuity returned. I reinstalled the starter and capacitor to test compressor power up. It worked fantastic! I will be replacing the starter only as capacitor tested good. Thank you for you thorough explanations.

Thank you! Your diagnostic steps helped me fix a similar GE frig, since repair service was very hard to schedule right now. Feels so good to repair it ourselves!

This is an outstanding video. I"m a DIYer also and this was SO easy to follow. Being curious about circuits, I wanted to see inside that start relay and Dave came through and showed it. If you understand how a refrigerator (or air conditioner) compressor starts up at each run cycle, it makes more sense that the start capacitor would be bad because that capacitor gives the compressor the extra electrical kick it needs to get it started. Most relays either work or they don't (at all), so I immediately suspected the start capacitor and not the start relay. In this case (and in most newer fridges), the start capacitor is plugged into the start relay and the start relay is then plugged into the compressor, and that means the start capacitor can become electrically disconnected from the compressor if the start relay circuit is damaged. This would prevent the start capacitor from supplying the electrical boost that the compressor needs to start up. This video convinced me that my nearly new fridge probably needs a new start relay. Mine uses the same type of setup as Dave's does, with the start capacitor plugged into the start relay which is plugged into the compressor - so I'm pretty confident Dave just helped me solve my problem.

You saved my refrigerator from the landfill. Very grateful for your post!

Incredible! We don't have a lot of money and I have been searching everywhere to get layman's terms and you nailed it! Thank you, not just from me, but from my family!

Great Job Dave 🧰 This is one of the most thorough DIY fridge diagnosis vids I’ve watched. Without a doubt this video will save folks a ton of fridge service charge and replacement cost money 💰🙏🏼🤩

Even though there are many praises for you, I still want to say that you are the best! Clear, easy to understand, and most of all, I fixed my refrigerator. Thank you!

I'm a training appliance repairmen and honestly this video really helped me understand not only how to check voltages on the compressor units, but you actually did what I wish my teacher would've done for me and go down a list of things that could not work, but do in this case. But I haven't been able to see many fridges yet.

This video helped me out a lot. I appreciate the in depth instruction. I can't afford a new fridge/freezer right now and you helped save us the service fee and learn something new in the process :)

Thank you Dave, I replaced the relay on my GE. Refrigerator & saved having to buy a new one . Much thanks!!!

The best explaination out of 20 previous opinions. I was able to determine it was the relay by testing with the basic meter. I appreciate it.

Great video. Your step by step approach is easy to follow and understand. Thanks for putting this together, it really helped me figure out what was wrong with mine.

Thanks my man. People like you that help other people are very much appreciated.. Your the best.

Hello Dave, this is a great video! It is greatly appreciated to see someone adding a list of things to check because it makes the diagnosis so much easier. Fix everything until it is unfixable. In Europe the appliances are much better quality and we have to demand that in North America. Thank you!

My problem isn't like yours but I see so many techs commenting that I thought someone may see what I'm missing. Our 2013 LG LFX33975 french-door refrigerator was purchased 1/2014 and cooling has always been warmer than whatever it's set for in both the fridge and freezer. I opted for the 3 year LG Premium Care extended warranty for a little over $300 and after that LG only offered a 2 year plan and the price increased to about $500, but we bought it anyway. Good thing too since shortly after re-enrolling, everything in the freezer suddenly melted in April 2017. After almost 2 weeks, a tech finally arrived and said it needed a compressor, a drier, and condenser. He ordered the parts and left. The parts arrived and a week later a different tech arrived and said it only needed a circuit board so he took the parts with him. I don’t recall if we had to wait for the board, but I think he had one. After that, the fridge was the coldest it had ever been at 38 degrees. Then in August 2018 it wouldn’t get any colder than 50 degrees so after another 2 weeks a tech came out and said something about a large plastic center section being updated so again the part was ordered and eventually installed. That lowered the temp to 40 which is what it’s been since the day I plugged it in except for the time mentioned above where it hit 38. Anyway, one day everything melted in the freezer again and the fridge seemed stuck at 50 so I again called for service but by the time a tech came out, the fridge seemed to be back to normal so the tech didn’t find a problem. I had a repeat of that in June 2019 but this time I was told I’d have to pay for the service call if no problem was found. Like the other time, the fridge normalized by the time they called in mid-July to schedule the service call so I just cancelled. Since the extended warranty seemed to have been a waste of money, and the coverage offered was reduced to yearly while increasing the price, I let the coverage go. Well it’s August 2022 and for the past few weeks we’ve been noticing the milk has been starting to go bad way before the expiration dates, the assumption being the store may not have been refrigerating ‘em promptly after arrival, but then a few days later we noticed water on the floor. The fridge had a 50 degree temp and the freezer was about 20 degrees. A Google search said it had a blocked drain line so I took the large plastic center section out and I didn’t see any ice but the tray was full of very cold water. I left the fridge unplugged for a day but the drain was still plugged so I tried poking some thin plastic tubing from an air shock into the tube but kept hitting an obstruction so I tried going upward as well from the back of the fridge, same obstruction. While contemplating my next move, I found the water had drained and the plastic tubing no longer found any obstructions. After a day of normalizing the fridge, the lowest it would go is 46 degrees and 11 for the freezer so I looked at the board, nothing on the LED. I pressed the test button once and heard a single beep 3x. Both the upper and lower fans in that large plastic panel in the fridge started up and the front display was fully lighted. The compressor and the fan next to it were running as well but the test cycle lasted about 5 minutes before shutting everything off except the interior lights and the front panel resumed normal function like when a door is closed. At that point the fridge was 50 degrees and the freezer was 29 degrees. A few minutes later, the compressor started again. At that point the compressor felt hotter than usual. I should say the compressor is also quieter than it was when new. I pressed the test button 2x, heard a double beep 3x, the front displayed 22 and 22, and everything started running again. Again everything shut down after about 5 minutes and the display returned to normal. Almost another 5 minutes passed and then I could hear the two fans in the fridge start, a minute or two later the fan next to the compressor started and finally the compressor again. Pressing the test button 3x didn’t reset the fridge as expected but just shut down all the moving components and the front displayed 33 and 33. After 5 minutes I heard a click but everything remained dead silent. Another 5 minutes passed before the fans inside started and then another 5 minutes passed before the compressor started again. So the total time to resume was 15 minutes after the test button was pressed 3x. I’m guessing that last test activated the thaw cycle because after the 10 minute mark where the fans inside started, I saw the puddle under the drain tube move and I heard erratic type sounds like water sizzling in a hot pan. I noticed the fridge said it had “Smart Diagnosis” so I found the procedure in the manual and called LG. I had to ask for it and was then transferred to a tech that didn’t speak English very well. I was instructed to lock the panel and press some buttons while holding the phone up to the speaker in the top right hinge until the series of squeals stopped and then the guy asked for the temps before concluding it needed a compressor. Since the compressor has 2 years left on the 10 year warranty, he texted a couple places to call but labor would be on me. The first place was the place that has been here many times but they said they no longer service LG. The next place said $800 if the compressor was all that was needed. I called LG again for more options and they texted 3 more. The first said $500-700 but they were 60 miles away and didn’t service my area. The next one was just a guy's name and when called, it said “call rejected.” The last one was 250 miles away so obviously that would be a waste of time. It’s a shame this model was included in the class action lawsuit that was settled. The date of manufacturer and history of problems matched perfectly. I looked up how to replace a compressor and honestly it doesn’t look that bad since I’ve been doing A/C work on vehicles for over 40 years and it’s only R-134a so I have a vacuum pump to evacuate and a manifold set to charge it but then I read about the board will need updating so I guess that’s out. I’m beginning to think the problem may not even be a compressor issue so I thought I’d seek opinions before having to go into debt for another refrigerator. Consumer Reports says for 34” and wider, the top 4 models are LG, for 31-33 inch, the top 2 are LG, and for 30 inch and narrower, the top 2 are again LG. Maybe the problems were fixed but I guess time will tell. ($4500 for #1) Samsung rated poorly with 45 fridges rated better, mostly LG, but Samsung has failed me on all my other appliances, which seems to align with CR, so I’d rather find the problem with this LFX33975 if possible. Any thoughts? UPDATE: I decided to install a $5 piercing valve (BPV31) on the low side to check the R134a pressure but never realized how terrible my R134a manifold gauges are when reading low PSI. I even took a picture so I could enlarge it but it didn’t help. All I know is when running, the needle barely moved from 0 and about hit a high of 28 PSI after sitting off for a while. I gambled with an evacuation, put a vacuum on it for an hour and then let it sit for another hour with the vacuum off. The vacuum maintained so I vacuumed again and slowly allowed some R134a back in while still unplugged and at some point I let the compressor slowly take it in while frequently noting the PSI pressure. The moment the high side started feeling warm, I unplugged it to let the system equalize. The final recharge ended up being a little less than 40 PSI and temps in the fridge cooled down to 39F, and the freezer cooled to 3F so for not knowing what I was doing, I got lucky. That’s the coldest the freezer has ever been and the fridge part is about the same or lower than we’ve experienced since we bought this new in 2014. And I still have some R134a left in that little can I picked up at Walmart for less than $10 so the fridge came back to life for less than $20, which means LG was wrong about it needing a compressor.

Mine was the start relay. Had all the same symptoms. Part cost me about 65 and the place I bought it tested my capacitor and it was good. Took less than 10 minutes to take off the old one and put on the new one. 👍

Very good video with information well explained. I've dealt with evaporator dripping water issue (which froze at the bottom of the fridge and my drawer was stuck). This is a new knowledge so I can get well prepared.

Hey Dave you have number1 compressor brand on that unit man, I'm 18yrs on fridge repairs I'm busy in such a way that i couldn't even hv time to create my KZfaq channel but today i created my info episode......keep it up bro all the best.

It’s Saturday evening n my renter calls about their refrig not cooling. Your vid was perfectly laid out for troubleshooting the problem. Many Thx Dave!

Hello Dave, Thank you for your knowledge and clear instruction for troubleshooting, both in easy to understand verbal communication and detailed visual aids! Our Frigidaire refrig/with lower freezer is only 11 years old and still in such wonderful shape that it is hard to think about replacing it, especially when items are so often delayed due to extenuating supply chain circumstances. I'll be working on this now and here's hoping it will be back up and running in no time! Appreciation abounds, sincerely!

That is a helpful and informative video. I recently just fixed my Maytag refrigerator which is a 2013 model. it's very similar to your compressor setup. mine ended up being a bad start capacitor. mine was melting on the floor like yours. One thing I'd like to note when you were doing your continuity test you had your multimeter set wrong, you had it set on the diode test. You just have to select the resistance scale on your meter to check for continuity

I'm about to try taking out the relay and capacitor and relay for testing. I just wanted to tell you what a great job you did describing the symptoms and taking us through a checklist! Thank you so much!

Thanks for the video, gave me the insight of what to look for. I'll be attempting a repair and I'll let you know how I make out. Now you have a beer fridge for your garage, that's always a good thing.

Voltage rating on a capacitor doesn't mean it's giving the compressor a shot of that voltage - it's the maximum voltage it will handle without shorting.

I'm with Minh Leu... you are a fantastic teacher. I've seen factory videos on how to do something, and your video was better. You really have a talent for putting yourself in the mindset of the audience and helps us understand everything you were teaching us. Thanks so much! (Now, if you'll just do one or replacing the AC compressor in a 2007 Saturn Vue, you can take the rest of the day off.

Thanks so much. I was able to fix my refrigerator by myself because of your video. Total out of pocket cost $10 for the part. Appreciate your video.

Thank you so much. It’s amazing how you explained the problem in details. It looks as if a professor is explaining the problem in a college class room. Again thank you sir.

Great Job. Coming from an leading electrical engineer in the industry for 30 years.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO KNOW AND I REPLACED THE STARTER RELAY AND ALL IS BACK TO NORMAL

Dude, you da man!! a flat box of frozen mussels blocked the air flow over the coils in the freezer side, and it was a block of ice. Made my day. Thanks!! We Dave's rock (especially you).

Thank you for this. It was exactly what my fridge was doing and bought the parts of amazon for under $10. It's working again so you saved me the cost of a new fridge.

After so many years you start to love that compressor sound. It's so calming and relaxing!

even though i knew you had the fridge unplugged, when you were installing that support wire that locks in the relay/cap to the compressor and suddenly went into fast-forward mode while your hands were in close proximity to all those electrical components (around 12:00 ), i heard a buzzing right away and it still made me jump a little! :) great video, thanks!

Awesome man. My uncle got me a LG fridge when I moved in his apartment and I noticed couple days ago defrosted food and warm fridge and thus here I am. But your checklist and symptom is exactly as I am experiencing right now - the compressor comes on but after a loud click, shuts off. I'm gonna save this video and thoroughly check my switch. Hoping it's that and not yet compressor ! Cheers !

You truly are the Best+, I bought used fridge,,,, at first only freezer worked, than both fridge n freezer just stopped... I read the trouble shooting problem but had no clue how to diagnose the broken part.... 1st thing tomorrow I’m gonna follow your 4rules... thanks a million.

Flawless video. I'll be doing this tomorrow. I think you just saved me $1500! You're a natural and so direct and to the point.Love it when my time isn't wasted. Thank you sir!

Thank you-your explanation and diagnosis is very easy to understand, Good job!

Very informative and useful video. I had same problem 2 years ago after a local electricity cut off, after 10. In inspecting , the LG man said replace it with new one the six years old the side by side. We kept it on and forgot about it, after awhile noticed it had started working. Just recently due to massive heat wave, the problem returned. I can not repair it myself but I live in London and happy to pay to replace the relays and / or capacitor. Shado

Nicely done. My whirlpool ‘side by side’ stopped freezing and cooling after we unplugged fridge to defrost. I noticed that the rear bottom blower fan was working and blowing air into freezer and cooler section of fridge however, compressor would not turn on and now I know exactly what problem may be and it’s not that expensive to fix. Thanks!

Hey thank you very much for this video, very well explained and easy to follow, quick and straight to the point. 👍 You gain a new subscriber.

The best refrigerator repair video on KZfaq! 5:38 Mine was rattling and when i opened it, i found a burnt mark with some kind of disintegrated metal bits and pieces.

D.W. Great analysis & video - my 2021 Frigidaire FFTR2045VB0 would run 9-10 seconds, and then a loud click. Every 3 minutes - same thing happened. The freezer was 41 degrees. I will be taking the relay off tomorrow... I can see where this is going so ... I'll just say THANK YOU now.

Thank you Dave, even though my refrigerator freezer is GE, this was the best video I have seen so far, you make so easy to understand! Thanks again!

Thank you for making this video! I was able to fix my fridge within 24 hours!

Great video! It helped us repair our "backup" frig and saved us a ton.

Great video and walk through Dave, mine was dusty coil and frozen "radiator" - Fixing now!

Thanks for the help fixing my fridge! I love that these videos are available, I learn a little and save some $$!

Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting. Excellent repair 👍

Thank you so much you saved me a bundle! One note, my new part took a different wiring harness that was an additional charge. It was easy enough to switch out but just thought I'd pass it along.

I was about to buy a new fridge until I saw your video, my fridge had the same problem, the compresor will kick on, then turn off, and I would hear the click, I am pretty handy with tools so after seeing your video, now I know what it is!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these video, I feel like I owe you money!!!

Thank you so much for this video. I had the same issue, ordered the start relay and capacitor from Amazon and they worked perfectly. My Frigidaire refrigerator is working beautifully again. Thanks again.

Thank you Dave that was awesome I eventually had this problem at first I would hear a snapping sound at least 8-10 times a day until this relay failed, I then replaced both the relay and capacitor at the same time since both had to be removed at the same time anyway

Thank you for making this video! I watched a bunch of videos, but almost everyone I watched was about a refrigerator that did not seem to run. Mine problem is exactly as yours was in this video. I'll be ordering my part next! thanks again

Lol put d old fridge out by the curb I'm coming for it 😆. Thanks bro. Knowledge is power!

I like the way you put this video together, it's genuine and clear thinking. It was interesting to see the guts of the relay, obviously containing a series of capacitors, diodes, and at least one MOSFET. The days of the simple PTC or current relay are almost gone. I also like the way you searched for the exact replacement part. In the pro world, people won't accept a delay of a couple of weeks to get an exact match, so many carry a so called "3 in 1 hard start kit" on the truck, containing a generic relay, an overload switch, and a capacitor. Those kits are cheaper but are not nearly as reliable or as durable as the OEM version, and they don't necessarily balance the load properly. However by being a general solution, repair guys can get the fridge working within minutes, and if it doesn't work there is no delay. With a quick solution it is easier to resist the pressure to buy another fridge right away, but sometimes the compressor fails a few months later.

Thanks for this video. You saved my Rs 4K :) The starter relay costed Rs 100 . Thanks again.

As per other commentors, Dave, you've done a great job on this video, particularly with editing in the closeup shots. Thank you for taking time to do this. Now I have to see if any of these points apply to the Electrolux here. Both freezer and fridge compartments are too warm even with the temperature setting dials set to max.

This video saved me at least $700! This is the best video on the web for sure!

Thank you dude, after scrolling for a while, I finally found a video that explains everything perfectly, with explanations as to why you're troubleshooting each part!

Great video, even called a local repair guy *$85 service call to verify that it was not just the capacity (black box), but proably regulator too or even compressor. Ordered both and plugged them in, but didn't initially fix the problem because the plug came off when I pushed it on the compressor. I didn't see the plug come off until I went back to take it off to return it (Amazon returns). The plug was exactly like the original, but did eventually go on with extra force and stayed.

Now you have a garage Frig & a New Kitchen Frig.... Everybody is Happy! Me Too! good Video, Thanks!

Well done! That was the problem! $20 fix, for my 20 year old model. Here's to 20 more years! Thank you for your efforts!

It’s Saturday evening n my renter calls about their refrig not cooling. Thanks for this guide and I am going through my frigidaire fridge [looks just like yours].

Well ill be dammed !!!. you my friend!, just saved me like 800$. Thank you so much!. So ill update here as now, its been 24 hours and the refrigerator runs like a champ!

Was able to fix my refrigerator from this video the checklist was really helpful cost me 50 bucks five stars

I had relay issue years back and yr video is absolutely spot on !! Fantastic clear and great video demo of what problem is - fantastic many don’t do this . Awesome walk thank you and hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿

Great video! Thanks for your help. Fixed my refrigerator with a $20 part off of Amazon and your excellent instructions!

Thanks Dave. Your video was the best I have come across and I was able to confirm that my starter relay was bad. We are having a bad freeze here in Houston and keep on loosing power. One of the times the power came back on, the cooling on the fridge stopped. Because of the freeze I just put my food outside. Not ideal but its working and yes.....it's secured from animals.

Nice job, very thorough diagnosis. Thanks for explaining everything step by step. Great video.

Finally a useful video on this! I have been so frustrated with not being able to diagnose my Samsung RS2545SH. All other videos pointed to sensors, which I tested and had the correct resistance (Ohms) for the different temperatures. You described the exact problem. Thank you! BTW the "ticking within (some of) the start relays when you shake them are the broken ceramic insulating plate within the part. It cooks and eventually crumbles apart. Fixed my wine fridge that way, and should have thought about that when diagnosing this appliance. Thank you!

Well Done. I changed the relay and the capacitor cleaned it and it’s running like a champ. Cost of parts $12.00

The capacitor is used to excite the heavy motor into rotation and also suppress any arcing across the relay contacts. The cap’s 250V is merely its maximum rating.

Good video. Learn to fix your appliances and cars people. You can literally save thousands.

Man I sure appreciate you for this. I thought I was going to have to buy a new fridge. Thanx for saving me some money

The way you simply explained all the step was amazing because you made it simple to understand. Thank you.

I am fairly certain that a Supco "hard start kit" (Part# RCO410) would achieve the exact same results but would cost far less (roughly $12.50).

Whadda man, good job!

Mate, you are a Registered-Practicing-Legend! Thank you for this plain, straight forward instruction. I've got a Fisher & Paykel fridge, but I'm sure the layout will be fairly similar. Here in Toowoomba, in Queensland, I had one tek dude quote me $900AUD! I'll have a crack at all that, and see how it pans out. Thanks again.

GREAT JOB ! ! ! 5 STAR VIDEO... You explained everything so good, my Daughter could even understand it too.