Use a flathead screwdriver to press down on the space between the relay and its casing. Then, press on the relay itself and pull it out to remove it from the refrigerator. Slide the wire from the relay so it's accessible.20 may 2020
What does start relay do on refrigerator?
The hard-start kit relay connects and disconnects the electrolytic motor's starting capacitor into the motor's start-winding circuit. The relay -- either a current relay or a potential relay -- automatically disconnects the start capacitor when the motor reaches two-thirds its operating speed.
How do I know if my compressor relay is bad?
Unplug the start relay from the compressor and give it a shake. If you can hear rattling on the inside of the start relay, then the part is bad and will have to be replaced. If it's not rattling and appears to be in good condition, you may have a problem with the actual compressor.26 mar 2020
How are start relays diagnosed?
Set your multimeter to be on the Ohms scale. Place one probe on the lead on the ignition circuit terminal and the other on the ground lead. The reading should be less than 5 Ohms. If it's more than that, the starter relay is faulty and needs to be replaced.
How do you start a refrigerator compressor without a relay?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPmTNi_GnGE
How do you bypass a relay?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV-uAdftl7o
Can you bypass a compressor start relay?
Compressor Direct Start Without Relay Set the cover plate aside. ... Using electrical tape, connect both ends of the wire back to the relay housing so it completely bypasses the missing relay and closes the circuit. Replace the relay system box cover and the cover plate at the back of the refrigerator.20 may 2020
How do you know if your refrigerator relay is bad?
The Shake and Rattle Test Unplug the start relay from the compressor and give it a shake. If you can hear rattling on the inside of the start relay, then the part is bad and will have to be replaced. If it's not rattling and appears to be in good condition, you may have a problem with the actual compressor.26 mar 2020
Can fridge work without relay?
A compressor can't run continuously, so the relay is used. This is an electrical switch that tells the compressor when to turn on or off depending on the need for cool air inside the unit. If the relay fails, however, the compressor might not ever kick on, so you may have to bypass the refrigerator's relay system.20 may 2020