john
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Post by john on Jun 21, 2014 20:03:32 GMT
Have had this unit since I was a child. It has been running as long as I can remember without any service. Recently, the door was left open, not sure how long, and now it isn't running. I turned it off, waited about a half hour and tried turning it back on. It did start running and then it shut down shortly thereafter. Tried it turning it on again, and the fan would not turn. I'd like to get it running again. Any help would be appreciated. I've included photos, unfortunately the label is faded and cannot be read. Thanks in advance. John
fridge.htm (464.80 KB) compressor.htm (449.12 KB) relay back.htm (365.79 KB) relay front.htm (422.00 KB)
Oops, don't think the photos were formatted correctly. Will try to re-post soon. Can email them also.
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Post by coldspaces on Jun 21, 2014 21:51:51 GMT
Sounds like the fan bearings may be drying out. The fan may have stopped first and the compressor is overheating and shutting down. There is a replacement fan that will work, but wires differently.
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Post by john on Sept 27, 2014 19:28:31 GMT
Lots of interruptions, finally back to the fridge repair. Got to get this girl running, we miss her. Checked the fan and it will still turn by hand. Could it still be the fan? Have attached a photo of the unit.
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Post by coldspaces on Sept 28, 2014 1:44:40 GMT
The fan could still be bad. It could also be the cold control or start relay. I see in the pic that the start relay may not be mounted. It must have the top up to work properly. Have you tried to bypass the cold control? That should make it run non stop.
Do you have an amp or watt meter?
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Post by coldspaces on Sept 28, 2014 15:41:48 GMT
If you have a volt meter and know how to use it test to see if you have power at terminals 2 & 4 on the relay. Be careful checking it with the power on! If you have power here the cold control is working and the compressor should be trying to start. Remember the relay must be in the correct position to work right.
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Post by blackhorse on Sept 28, 2014 16:45:39 GMT
The fan motor may turn freely by hand, and still lock up when power is applied; if the bearing is worn to the point that the rotor can touch the stator the magnetism will lock it up.
With the power off, if you can wiggle the shaft side-to-side (feel lateral play), it is either worn out or only has a short time to live.
I know of no repair for a worn shaft and bearing.
By all means replace it. Far too many good machines have been junked for a failed fan motor.
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