How To Fix A Chest Freezer Compressor That's Not Running

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I'll show you how to fix a freezer compressor that's not running.
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@pennyp630 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I am a 62 yo retired nurse. I followed your instructions and got my chest freezer that was out of commission for 2 years up and working again!!😊

@charleneumehai5237 3 ай бұрын

Omg I just fixed our deep freezer🎉🎉. My Husband didn't think it would work but he is so proud of me now. Thanks for this video it's a life saver🙏🏽🙏🏽

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍

@jagiii636 3 ай бұрын

OG…you are the freaking MAN! $17 bucks and it runs like new. Video was A1 and your instructions were perfect. Feel like I owe you a service fee! Thanks

@robbaughman21 2 күн бұрын

Extremely helpful. I was just about to throw it away. This is great advice. Ordering my relay now

@andyleo8418 10 ай бұрын

Followed your step-by-step directions and got the chest freezer running again today. Hopefully, it'll last a while. Very informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@wasteofkind 5 ай бұрын

Watched your video. Ordered the part. Installed the part. Up and running. Bragged to my wife, who was amazed I got it fixed. Thank you so much!

@kristianwilson3924 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you. I have looked thru dozens of videos trying to see exactly what you just showed. I was confused on the power cords and where they go and all the other videos wanna try explaining instead of walking you thru the actual process... Im about to go fix my freezer now thanks to you

@colleengood6365 Жыл бұрын

You are so KNOWLEDGEABLE Pete!!! Thank-you for helping and teaching others so freely! God bless you!

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@user-me9fi4te3d 6 ай бұрын

Great video and your advice was 100% correct. I just fixed my Danby chest freezer purchased from Costco 7 years ago, using the 3 in 1 SUPCO start capacitor. Thank you!

@joedelgado2694 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much again. I commented two days ago that I ordered the part from Amazon. Received it today and installed it. It turned right on. Thanks 🙏 again

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad it worked out for you 👍

@ivanyarrow1498 2 ай бұрын

Many, many Thanks. My freezer died about 2-3 months ago. Finally got the model number off the back and looked it up and saw where Sears said non-illustrated items are not serviceable. Found your video and went to the link and bought the Supco URCO410 and it works like a dream again. Already starting to cool. Thank you very much for taking the time to put up the video.

@jennysimque9199 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU a million times, Pete! I am a 40-something mom who has never done any kind of electrical work and this worked like a charm! You are wonderful to share this valuable tutorial! Saved me a huge amount of $ and hassle.

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad it worked out 👍

@chazaz57 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Pete. I'm still going to buy another small chest freezer. I will repair the old one and put in the garage for other items. I had to get my neighbors to lend me room in their freezer, but want to get my food items out of their way as soon as possible. That spare freezer will give me peace of mind.

@susanbiggs1395 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely great video. Thanks for sharing and even putting a link to the $22 part. Only had to wait 3 days for the part and was able to get the freezer up and running again in 20 minutes. Saved me from buying a new freezer. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@bahomemininwa297 3 ай бұрын

Thank you man , I'm so proud of you, I fix my freezer in five minutes, and the part cost me $12 on Amazon. Thank you again for the video.

@annabanana9565 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! We fixed our 4 yr old freezer and saved money, that's a huge relief in this economy 😊

@127001er Ай бұрын

The supco device and a new thermostat worked for me. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@joviulep7760 5 ай бұрын

You, Sir, deserved a spot in heaven. You are my hero. My chest freezer is working again. Thank you for posting your video.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks 👍

@elizabetha8333 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, have the exact freezer and finding you was a blessing. Ordered part from Amazon, installed it and poof! Thank you thank you thank you!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍

@timhastings2743 Жыл бұрын

Saved me buying a new freezer. Great tip!!! Thanks

@lorrencowan851 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This helped my 13 YO deep freeze that just went out on us. Took 3 days to get off Amazon, I installed it myself and it immediately kicked on. Thank you, Pete!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@benlyons7752 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Just looked up your video before throwing this exact model out. Part ordered today. Finger crossed it fixes the issue. Thank you. Great video. Follow up. Just installed this tonight. Works great.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, I hope it works out for you.

@Cowboy_Steve Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Appliance repair shops are going to be coming for you if you keep these kinds of tips coming... you will be costing them business! 😅 Great video Pete - thanks for sharing 🤠

@ronanvilarinho2563 10 ай бұрын

Man, my neighbor threw away a freezer similar to that one. I picked up and put um my garage. Than I found your video but when I removed the cover the capacitor was not there so I guess he had already tried to fix it. Well, I installed the capacitor you recommended and dang … started to work. I couldn’t be more happy. Many thanks for the help.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍

@nrkiran1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for making this detailed informational video. Great job!. I followed your guidance and fixed my chest freezer today and it is back to work again.

@smokeybandit1197 4 ай бұрын

Where can I get a start capacitor in Rocky Mount, NC? I have food that I need to freeze, the food inside it.

@smokeybandit1197 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Pete that was a great tutorial, now I need to get a suitable start capacitor for my Hisense chest freezer. model FC1D7AWD

@mannimoos 5 ай бұрын

The reason God created the Internet. This saved me money, sure, but it also avoided lots of headache, reduced the amount of waste, and gave me a solid sense of satisfaction without spending a bazillion. You, Sir, are a gift. Thank you for your research and patience.

@lolitabonita08 Жыл бұрын

excellent explanation...thank you for sharing knowledge..Blessings to you and yours.

@williamgarriott2319 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video!!! It fixed my freezer. I really appreciate it!

@michelerussell7627 9 ай бұрын

I can do this. I fix more things in my house than repair guys do. I'm excited. Thanks.

@FatGreenThumbs Жыл бұрын

You couldn't have posted this at a better time. Mine went out a couple weeks ago as well.

@MsElitness 7 ай бұрын

Best video tutorial I have ever watched.

@jakeschisler7525 Жыл бұрын

It would be better if the spade connectors were covered with a rubber or plastic covering to prevent arcing. Good fix, Pete! I had to replace our outside unit on our heat pump, it was 14 years old and sounded as though it was rattling pretty bad. New one very quite. It's a Goodman, which are suppose to good one's but buying parts usually take 17 weeks, which would have meant a cheaper heat. The guy said the compressor grounded itself.

@chrohm 11 ай бұрын

thanks - just fixed mine, you made it super easy

@davidward1259 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Pete! Only suggestion I would make is paint some plasti-dip insulation on the outside of the plugs that go to the compress. I would be concerned with vibration they might eventually move and touch creating a short (should just trip the breaker, but still would be a hassle). Some plasti-dip would help insure that would never happen even if they did touch.

@joedelgado2694 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I ordered the part. I’ll let you know how it goes. 🙏

@tonygahafer123 Жыл бұрын

Great video man! Thank you from young dude that’s trying to save money!🤠

@benjohnson1082 Жыл бұрын

Pete - awesome find and fix!

@DRH265 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video with excellent lighting! Lot of videos do use enough light

@petebeasttexashomesteading 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@neuroradguy Жыл бұрын

You are the cat’s meow, Pete. 👏👏👏

@lasondrastuckey9588 Жыл бұрын

Might be too early but thank you for showing me how I may be able to fix my not too old Hotspot freezer. Saving me the cost of buy another problematic new throw away.

@lasondrastuckey9588 Жыл бұрын

I knew it was something fairly simple. I will let you know if it worked for me. Been pretty sick with a cold bug to try out but will try when I get the new 3 in 1 capacitor!

@kjay5056 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thank you for the fix!!!

@lolitabonita08 Жыл бұрын

i think will be a good idea to buy the parts and have then on hand just in case.

@tajmiagentry8342 2 ай бұрын

I have to try this ASAP! Wish me luck

@leverman7517 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! going to buy a half dozen of those just to have around in case...

@MaMa-st2eg Жыл бұрын

Awesome Fix.....I am going to buy a start and run capacitor as insurance.

@josenino6735 22 күн бұрын

Yes this worked for my stand up freezer.

@joelleamoussou-m9d 17 күн бұрын

Nice and easy I’m going to try it thank you

@foxybuddy Жыл бұрын

Great work. The original compressor still works, you just changed a capacitor 🎉🎉🎉

@travelguy1564 11 ай бұрын

Hey foxybuddy - so really his capacitor went out and he could have just ordered a new small start capacitor with the spec micro farad then it would work, right?

@dareorija5151 6 ай бұрын

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I was able to fix my freezer 🕺

@petebeasttexashomesteading 6 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍

@trentpowers9762 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Followed this step by step! It works!!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍

@laurasell2353 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! If our old freezer stops running, I'll check for this first!

@ttlove618 Ай бұрын

I will try thank you for letting us

@warpath42o57 10 ай бұрын

Hats off to you sir. You saved me alot of money in frozen meat. Not to mention how happy my wife is , not only because the money saved but she has an awesome husband who knows how to fix things… 🤫 lets keep this between us

@petebeasttexashomesteading 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad it worked out for you 👍

@TheOrgCaptainHowdy Жыл бұрын

Good to see you survived the cold weather this week 😉

@jlavelle3139 10 ай бұрын

Works, thank you! Great video.

@leh3827 Ай бұрын

Excellent. You need to add the words connector, and connection to the vocabulary. 'Prong' is OK but 'terminal' is a better word to use. Great job!

@hayatsherif426 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the sharing your work I’m about to purchase can feet’s for any freezer?

@rodneyjphelps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great repair instructions. Question, the system is running, but the operating light is not lit? Any suggestions?

@demonology1013 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for video. This looks like my wire setup on my chest freezer. Doing it this way, does the thermostat shut off the compressor when it reaches temperature?

@salarainima5966 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you so much...very useful information and easy to understand, I think I can do it as there is no 💪around the house 😊, thanks alot, could save me alot of $$$$.

@rickheppner1777 10 ай бұрын

You should open up the plug before replacing anything and inspect the ceramic disc inside. Mine was worn which was interrupting the current flow. I just flipped it around and it fixed the problem, no parts needed.

@steveswasey1806 11 ай бұрын

This worked! Thank you.

@gangish Ай бұрын

This video is gonna save me a bunch of money

@user-nl3hu2om2t 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help great job

@bangzoom8180 11 ай бұрын

Valuable and helpful...superb!

@TEXASBEARJEW 9 ай бұрын

Gave you a like and a sub because this video is exactly what I came looking for!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 9 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you 👍

@snapperkc9317 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! 😊

@abrahamvaro5482 10 ай бұрын

Super very nice video ,thank!!

@betalee8375 10 ай бұрын

You are helpful. Thank you sir

@gregelliott3556 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video 👍👍👍

@robertroberts5218 Жыл бұрын

I fix my refrigerator few months ago similar problem. I would suggest go back in and zip tie that capacitor and wires. And the vibration running if those wires you can pass you to get next to that compressor they can get over hot milk or premature death of your new capacitor. Very good video very succinct instructions good job thank you

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

Yep good idea 👍

@dianekennedy6219 15 күн бұрын

I installed it, plugged the chest freezer in, and the compressor started... then stopped... then started... then stopped... running less than a minute and pausing in between a little longer. I've already replaced the thermostat before reading this article. Any suggestions? Thanks for a great video!

@larrymarshall6493 5 ай бұрын

Good man thanks for details and link

@roberthutchison315 Жыл бұрын

I have this problem, but my compressor wasn't making much noise and was getting hot, that's when it worked. Then it died yesterday or before. The light went out, no running, no cooling. Is it supposed to get very warm? I mean I could touch it. Good job fixing your freezer.

@codyfoster2685 13 күн бұрын

Thanks you worked awesome 😊

@wingedfoot198 11 ай бұрын

I realized you were using URCO410 3-in-1 to kick start the compressor. Other people used URCO810 3-in-1. I also found the former is for much larger units while the ‘810 is for small household refrigerators. There is another model, ‘110 is for something in between. Will ‘410 work better?

@lionsden7777 9 ай бұрын

It worked. Thank you.

@raptordc5 5 ай бұрын

So I have the same unit. I tried replacing just the oem starter relay. It gets a audible click with a din green flashing light. But the compressor fan isn't coming on. Before I try this part I was curious. Why does the bottom of the compressor get warm but still does not chill? Should I be investigating the compressor fan?

@byronjennings47 4 ай бұрын

Thank you this really helps a lot

@jasonspack7852 10 ай бұрын

Can you tell me which model you have? Looks the same as mine except when I removed my screen there was no start capacitor. Same spot where one would clip in (plastic piece you broke) also could you explain how to take the back plastic cover off?

@m454mdg 4 ай бұрын

So will this work for a fridge that needs a start relay

@MrLizardoS 8 ай бұрын

Is the condition for this issue is that the freezer seems to have no power? My looks like no power/ not turning on. Would this be the fix?

@romanmaestas8103 6 ай бұрын

Thank you sir, got er goin!

@bsedlak510 5 ай бұрын

My freezer doesn't have a start capacitor. Will this fix still work?

@nunnayabiznezz2370 Жыл бұрын

Got the gizmo and installed it exactly as you demonstrated, but my freezer still won't turn on. Plan B?

@ryanergocomedy 4 ай бұрын

Having a hard time getting the plastic casing off. I'm not seeing any clip to pull off. Anyone have any insight on that?

@megdelzell 6 ай бұрын

Mine ran for a few minutes then tripped the breaker. I wire nutted everything and wrapped with electrical tape. Think it’s the plugs on the prongs setting it off?

@dmitriysignalov953 8 ай бұрын

everything worked out

@Tal.10 11 ай бұрын

Hey Pete, thanks for the video. Do you have a video of how to replace the fan? It's making loud humming noise

@petebeasttexashomesteading 11 ай бұрын

No, sorry

@30rdmaga 4 ай бұрын

I checked the microfarads on the start capacitor for mine and they were correct to the specs on the capacitor. Then I bought a new relay and I'm still having the same issue.

@zacchaudhry1507 6 ай бұрын

What about that little white relay? Isn’t it required to control the flow of electricity and protection from potential overloads. Will electric bill be higher without it? Please someone let me know

@MEGAONLYTV 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Lam777 8 ай бұрын

Nice job. But that capacitor that came with the fridge is a run capacitor not a start capacitor and also I hope the starting capacitor has an inbuild overload , because the overload protector is very very important . 👍👍👍

@bdmenne Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!

@dmitriysignalov953 8 ай бұрын

thank you so march

@denyce49 3 ай бұрын

How do I know if the compressor isn’t working properly? I bought a new relay starter, installed it, but it still doesn’t work. So, I’m assuming it’s the compressor, how can I figure what the problem is?