In-law's GE ca5dmb freezer stopped working.
Compressor kicks on for 5-10 seconds then shuts off no matter thermostat setting.
I tested the leads from the compressor to compressor housing and got no continuity (not internally shorted).
I think it is one of two "relays" that plug into the compressor (each has a single wire going to them).
I think the top one is an overheat one (that had continuity when disconnected from compressor after it kicked off and before it did so so I don't think it is that).
The bottom "relay" has two terminals that plug into lugs from the compressor and I'm guessing it is a start capacitor?
It had continuity but I've no capacitor tester.
Any idea on what to replace?
Thanks in advance,
Bob
Compressor kicks on for 5-10 seconds then shuts off no matter thermostat setting.
I tested the leads from the compressor to compressor housing and got no continuity (not internally shorted).
I think it is one of two "relays" that plug into the compressor (each has a single wire going to them).
I think the top one is an overheat one (that had continuity when disconnected from compressor after it kicked off and before it did so so I don't think it is that).
The bottom "relay" has two terminals that plug into lugs from the compressor and I'm guessing it is a start capacitor?
It had continuity but I've no capacitor tester.
Any idea on what to replace?
Thanks in advance,
Bob
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