Freezer not Working | Clicking Sound from Freezer | How to Replace a Bad Starter Relay

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    00:00 - Clicking Sound
    00:18 - Identifying the Make & Model
    01:03 - Potential Causes
    01:32 - Locating the Compressor
    05:22 - Testing the Compressor
    08:17 - Testing the Capacitor
    10:40 - Testing the Starter Relay
    15:20 - What's Inside the Starter Relay
    21:27 - Testing the New Relay
    23:34 - Lesson Learned
    24:29 - Finding Appliance Parts
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  • @scottostergaard8655
    @scottostergaard8655 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    There are several videos regarding this. You are the ONLY one that speaks clearly/understandable (volume) and show in clear detail. THANK YOU!!!

  • @chimwemwe-passiononnaturea1803
    @chimwemwe-passiononnaturea1803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thanks brother ❤❤❤ you are a good and transparent person we need more of your kind in our field.

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I try to be. It’s easy to think people on YT are professionals but many of us are learning and make mistakes. Many just post the good stuff. It’s okay to make mistakes; mistakes are the best teacher.

  • @AsAugustSleeps
    @AsAugustSleeps 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is a great video. Good job!

  • @amamissy1165
    @amamissy1165 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really appreciate this education...I've learnt a lot. Didn't know these small boys down there rule the refrigerator. Thumbs up for u.

  • @IsaacGyimah-gk4sr
    @IsaacGyimah-gk4sr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank u for doing this to us

  • @elcheapouno
    @elcheapouno 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent explanation, thanks so much:-)

  • @TrailDad
    @TrailDad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! I have one probe into one of the holes and another on the pins like you did. I have continuity on one pin but none on the other one. Is it a bad relay? Thanks!

  • @raosarosh6319
    @raosarosh6319 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanx fr help the needy,you r a genius, u r a scientist, keep it up plz.

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @PhilipRashid-lm3ou
    @PhilipRashid-lm3ou 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo brother❤

  • @purrungas2012
    @purrungas2012 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top of the line concise sequence of operation

  • @TheConvoRoom.
    @TheConvoRoom. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the info

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome!

  • @dublinbluetune
    @dublinbluetune 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent video! If I was unsure whether the capacitor was good and I replaced the starter relay, could a bad capacitor ruin the new relay?

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I would assume so because a capacitor helps absorb voltage spikes so if it’s bad it could fry a relay.

    • @mohdlatifkhan7022
      @mohdlatifkhan7022 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ñice explained

    • @user-eg6xu3rs5t
      @user-eg6xu3rs5t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I went to Defy supplier to by the relay for my fridge they deny they says to me i must also by compressor i said no i need relay they deny to sell for me

  • @MARKOYENIYI
    @MARKOYENIYI 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I have a Curry refrigerator, Just recently I noticed the light inside the fridge is not as bright as before and I didn't hear any humming sound to signify the engine is running. So I unplugged it for some hours and plugged it back in, the light eas bright and the humming sound started, then after 40 mins the humming sound shut off and there was a click sound, some minutes after I heard another clicking sound and the humming started again but winded down like engine shutting down, this repeater after some minutes, click sound then humming and shut down.
    What could be the issue?
    thanks

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is the fridge on it's own dedicated circuit or are other things plugged in with it? Something is causing a loss in power and either it is something on the same line or something is faulty in the fridge itself.

  • @bendavis4068
    @bendavis4068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had like 3 refrigerator running for some seconds then the click sound.I try replacing the overload and it blows again and again.Could the compressor be the problem?

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It could be

  • @picwick57
    @picwick57 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I almost did the same mistake since the original was 80.00 and saw one similar at 30.00! I luckily opted for the original part # & waiting for delivery now

  • @SUHRING_Fire-free-connection
    @SUHRING_Fire-free-connection 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @jamesweaver-reyes2624
    @jamesweaver-reyes2624 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My freezer is Kenmore and it’s 1-1/2 years old and dead. Can’t find any parts for it. Called Sears and Kenmore. What would be the best way to get an overload protector for it?

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would look up the make and model in Google and check appliance parts websites like Repair Clinic, eReplacementParts, etc and see if you can find the part number for the protector. Then put that part number into Google to see your options for purchase. Usually Amazon or eBay can be a great source but those other websites can help you find the correct part number.

    • @jamesweaver-reyes2624
      @jamesweaver-reyes2624 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Tried that and no luck. I found a similar overload protector but it’s not the same part number.

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jamesweaver-reyes2624 have you tried calling Kenmore? They could also get the part number

  • @user-nj4ji2wz8z
    @user-nj4ji2wz8z 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Mine is buzzing for a couple mins clicks then stops then repeats. Not cold.. help

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like a compressor issue but start with the easy/free fixes. Are the coils cleaned? Any electrical shorts with the compressor? How does the capacitor look? If everything else is looking good my guess is it's low on freon. Unfortunately very costly and a super easy DIY.

    • @kingofslotsmillion3263
      @kingofslotsmillion3263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine same issue. Refrigerator is only 1.5 yrs old. Luckily frigidare allowed me to purchase the 5 yr extended warranty. I just have to wait the grace period. I did everything on this video. And I still had the same problem. The last step I took was the answer. I used an amp clamp and determined the L.R.A matched that on my compressor name plate

    • @user-eg6xu3rs5t
      @user-eg6xu3rs5t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My fridge is Defy DAD 237 model is the same problem 5 second on and it turns of about 5 second not cold.please help us.

    • @kingofslotsmillion3263
      @kingofslotsmillion3263 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-eg6xu3rs5t I figured out how to check the issue. After replacing both the relay and capacitor. I continued having the same issue. The most important set I forgot to check and no body on you tube mentioned. Is the lock motor amperage. Get an amp meter and clamp it around 1 lead on the compressor if it reads over 5 amps for more than a few seconds and then it shuts off. That is the safe relay doing its job. That tells u u have a bad compressor

    • @user-eg6xu3rs5t
      @user-eg6xu3rs5t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok thanks tomorrow morning I will check that thanks

  • @VAMPRESS23
    @VAMPRESS23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    U can probably replace the starter relay with another starter relay the black and white piece inside the solid white , the rest still works just get a new relay try repairing it that way the piece with the disk is what is good!

  • @hesquiahtson3977
    @hesquiahtson3977 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the capacitor hold a charge after it's removed?

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In theory not for long but it doesn’t hurt to short it after you’ve disconnected power completely just to be safe!

  • @vincentpereira8416
    @vincentpereira8416 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you find the model number and the relay number

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Either on the actual part or if you look at the owner's manual (in print or google it online). If that still doesn't work, use an appliance part website like PartSelect or any other like it and you'll find the part number by looking up your model fridge/freezer.

  • @tbone6354
    @tbone6354 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A good idea is to fill the compressor with water before regassing to reduce corrosion

  • @HighFLYER-9000
    @HighFLYER-9000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank so much for this video. Please May I ask:
    Thank you so much for your response.
    The thing is,
    I want to buy a table top freezer, I saw two brands that I love which are the same sizes of freezers, but one of the freezers has a smaller compressor. Shd I buy the one with the bigger compressor or the one with the smaller compressor? Is the one with the bigger compressor more powerful than the one with the smaller compressor? Remember that the freezers are the same sizes table top freezer

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good question, if the sizes (aka the volume) are the same, then I’d probably go with the bigger compressor since it might be more efficient. If it were me, I’d look at online reviews and/or TH-cam videos to hear how other consumers report on the freezer. More data are always better!

  • @JamesEshalliTv-cm6jn
    @JamesEshalliTv-cm6jn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My fridge stopped running but the light is on inside help please

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could be a myriad of things. How old is your fridge? Could be a control board issue if it’s a newer fridge or it could be an issue with the voltage to the compressor or the electrical at the compressor.

  • @NormanWray-cc7xj
    @NormanWray-cc7xj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The overload are bad

  • @poolmotorrepairguyFL
    @poolmotorrepairguyFL 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a broken White wife next the ice valve

  • @kingofslotsmillion3263
    @kingofslotsmillion3263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you repair the issue? I have the same problem . And bought a 50 relay . It worked for a bit and compressor gets super hot and the overload clicks off

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like I mentioned at the video, it didn't end up fixing the fridge because I didn't get the right part. They no longer supply this right part so I ended up just getting rid of the unit. I should have checked first before wasting the money!

  • @kingofslotsmillion3263
    @kingofslotsmillion3263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same issue I replaced the relay and still the same.

    • @learnsavediy
      @learnsavediy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Have you checked the coils for cleanliness? How is the capacitor? If the compressor doesn't have any shorts then you might be low on refrigerant.

    • @kingofslotsmillion3263
      @kingofslotsmillion3263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used an amp clamp and determined the L.R.A matched that on the name plate of the compressor. When I first plug the refrigerator in the wall socket. It fires right up. But when it cycles. That's where the problem begins. The amp draw is 6.9 even after replacing the relay and cap.

    • @kingofslotsmillion3263
      @kingofslotsmillion3263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@learnsavediythank u this video helped alot