Hello ,
My maytag freezer(and refrigerator) stops cooling.
No ice on the coild inside nor underneath,
this is a french door ,bottom-up refrigerator/freezer.
I unplugged and re-plugged the applicante after 1hour of rest , no improvedment
it makes buzzing sound for 30s and starts it again every ~3min
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Hello ,
My maytag freezer(and refrigerator) stops cooling.
No ice on the coild inside nor underneath,
this is a french door ,bottom-up refrigerator/freezer.
I unplugged and re-plugged the applicante after 1hour of rest , no improvedment
it makes buzzing sound for 30s and starts it again every ~3min
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Kinceplane,
Sounds like a bad start relay/ device
[part]AP4079373[/part]
or compressor.
Do you have a multi meter, so you can check for 110 to 120 VAC on the blue wire at the compressor start relay/overload ? You should have constant voltage, when the relay is clicking.
Thanks, I will check and update this thread.
Alo I just uploaded the pcis of the freezer(freezer) ,
could you comment or let me know how to remove the start/relay device?
thanks a lot
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Thanks, I will check and update this thread.
Alo I just uploaded the pcis of the freezer(freezer) ,
could you comment or let me know how to remove the start/relay device?
thanks a lot
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Kinceplane,
The Start relay/overload device is located inside the plastic box , mounted on the side of the compressor( pic #2). There is usually a shiny spring clip, going across the box and slips into slots on the mounting plate, press in on the corner of the clip and the spring clip will unlatch from the mount.
Here’s some information that should help you through the process,
The compressor motor can be accessed by removing the terminal cover box. The cover is held on by tension or with a retaining clip.
Before testing the compressor motor, unplug the refrigerator to avoid an [[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]probe[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]](http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/#"][COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]electrical[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR][/URL] shock hazard. Also, if the compressor uses a capacitor, it may contain a lethal electric charge. Do not touch the terminals.
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]electrical[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]Beneath the terminal cover is found the relay , overload protector and the terminals of the compressor motor.
Remove the compressor relay by pulling it straight off from the compressor.
replacedPull the wire off of the side terminal of the relay. It is connected with a slip on connector. Firmly pull the connector, do not pull on the wire. You may need to use a pair of needle-nose pliers. Inspect the connector and terminal for corrosion. If either is corroded they should be cleaned or .
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]continuitymultitesterTest the motor for using a . Set the multitester to the ohms setting X1.
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]probe[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]Place one on any terminal and then touch the other probe to each of the other two terminals. The multitester should display a reading of zero ohms.
Now move the first probe to a different terminal and test the other two terminals with the other probe. Finally, move the first probe to the last terminal and test each of the other terminals with the other probe. Every test should have continuity with the multitester displaying zero ohms. If the compressor motor does not pass all of these tests, the compressor will require professional service.
Now test the compressor for ground. With the multitester still set to X1, touch one probe to bare metal on the compressor housing (it may be necessary to scratch away a little paint to expose the metal). Touch the other probe to each of the three terminals in turn.[CENTER][/CENTER]
How To Test the Compressor Motor
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[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]continuitymultitesterTest the motor for using a . Set the multitester to the ohms setting X1.
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]probe[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]Place one on any terminal and then touch the other probe to each of the other two terminals. The multitester should display a reading of zero ohms.
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Now move the first probe to a different terminal and test the other two terminals with the other probe. Finally, move the first probe to the last terminal and test each of the other terminals with the other probe. Every test should have continuity with the multitester displaying zero ohms. If the compressor motor does not pass all of these tests, the compressor will require professional service.
Now test the compressor for ground. With the multitester still set to X1, touch one probe to bare metal on the compressor housing (it may be necessary to scratch away a little paint to expose the metal). Touch the other probe to each of the three terminals in turn.
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None of the terminals should have continuity; the multitester should display a reading of infinity. If any of the grounding tests show continuity, the compressor will require professional service.
None of the terminals should have continuity; the multitester should display a reading of infinity. If any of the grounding tests show continuity, the compressor will require professional service.
Good Luck,
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[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]continuitymultitesterTest the motor for using a . Set the multitester to the ohms setting X1.
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]probe[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]Place one on any terminal and then touch the other probe to each of the other two terminals. The multitester should display a reading of zero ohms.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
Now move the first probe to a different terminal and test the other two terminals with the other probe. Finally, move the first probe to the last terminal and test each of the other terminals with the other probe. Every test should have continuity with the multitester displaying zero ohms. If the compressor motor does not pass all of these tests, the compressor will require professional service.
Now test the compressor for ground. With the multitester still set to X1, touch one probe to bare metal on the compressor housing (it may be necessary to scratch away a little paint to expose the metal). Touch the other probe to each of the three terminals in turn.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
None of the terminals should have continuity; the multitester should display a reading of infinity. If any of the grounding tests show continuity, the compressor will require professional service.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
How To Test the Compressor Motor
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[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]continuitymultitesterTest the motor for using a . Set the multitester to the ohms setting X1.
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]probe[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]Place one on any terminal and then touch the other probe to each of the other two terminals. The multitester should display a reading of zero ohms.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
Now move the first probe to a different terminal and test the other two terminals with the other probe. Finally, move the first probe to the last terminal and test each of the other terminals with the other probe. Every test should have continuity with the multitester displaying zero ohms. If the compressor motor does not pass all of these tests, the compressor will require professional service.
Now test the compressor for ground. With the multitester still set to X1, touch one probe to bare metal on the compressor housing (it may be necessary to scratch away a little paint to expose the metal). Touch the other probe to each of the three terminals in turn.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
None of the terminals should have continuity; the multitester should display a reading of infinity. If any of the grounding tests show continuity, the compressor will require professional service.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
How To Test the Compressor Motor
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[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]continuitymultitesterTest the motor for using a . Set the multitester to the ohms setting X1.
[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]probe[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]Place one on any terminal and then touch the other probe to each of the other two terminals. The multitester should display a reading of zero ohms.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
Now move the first probe to a different terminal and test the other two terminals with the other probe. Finally, move the first probe to the last terminal and test each of the other terminals with the other probe. Every test should have continuity with the multitester displaying zero ohms. If the compressor motor does not pass all of these tests, the compressor will require professional service.
Now test the compressor for ground. With the multitester still set to X1, touch one probe to bare metal on the compressor housing (it may be necessary to scratch away a little paint to expose the metal). Touch the other probe to each of the three terminals in turn.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
None of the terminals should have continuity; the multitester should display a reading of infinity. If any of the grounding tests show continuity, the compressor will require professional service.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
How To Test the Compressor Motor
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[COLOR=#595959 !important][COLOR=#595959 !important][FONT=arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif]compressor[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]continuitymultitesterTest the motor for using a . Set the multitester to the ohms setting X1.
Place one [URL="http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/#) on any terminal and then touch the other probe to each of the other two terminals. The multitester should display a reading of zero ohms.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
Now move the first probe to a different terminal and test the other two terminals with the other probe. Finally, move the first probe to the last terminal and test each of the other terminals with the other probe. Every test should have continuity with the multitester displaying zero ohms. If the compressor motor does not pass all of these tests, the compressor will require professional service.
Now test the compressor for ground. With the multitester still set to X1, touch one probe to bare metal on the compressor housing (it may be necessary to scratch away a little paint to expose the metal). Touch the other probe to each of the three terminals in turn.
[CENTER][/CENTER]
None of the terminals should have continuity; the multitester should display a reading of infinity. If any of the grounding tests show continuity, the compressor will require professional service.