[SIZE=3]My refrigerator and freezer were not cooling. I replaced the defrost timer and am not sure if that was the problem since now the refrigerator seems to cool but the freezer gets cold than warm. I removed the case to the relay connected to the compressor and in that case is a round plastic part that is wired in series with the top pin of the compressor and 120V. The schematic on the frig. seems to indicate it might be a coil connected to “m” on the compressor. Anyway, the wire from the 120V source to this part was not connected. The terminal on this part is rather small and I might have difficultly soldering this larger type wire to it. Also, the part itself may be bad.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]So, my question. I was thinking about ordering this part, but I can’t identify what it is. The information on the part is Gardette with the numbers 3ARG114 and 518842. Would someone know what this part is and where I could purchase it?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Thanks,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Jerry[/SIZE]
Thanks for the return. Doubt it makes any difference, but the model number in the post was from the refrigerator brochure and the number on the nameplate is EST15PMARO. Anyway, I think I’ll try reconnecting the wire first and then take it from there.
Added information. I’m attempting to connect the wire. A closer look at the part seems to give me a number of 3ARG1L4. Now what I noticed is this circular case has what looks like metal strips inside its housing. This open housing mounts flush against the compressor’s case. What I am thinking is this part may be a heat sensitive device that might open when the compressor gets too hot.