I'm so grateful for this video. No repairmen in my area at all, so Kitchenaide said to scrap it and buy a new one (to the tune of $2,000. Watched your video, paid $80 for parts and $20 for overnight shipping, and in about 5 minutes the fridge was working again. You just saved me $1,900!! THANK YOU!!
@@Abundnce10 ...unfortunately...only 4 days and kaputze. Now I have the 2000 for a new fridge and the 100 bucks in parts from the old fridge...puts me in the negative. Should have just bought the new 2000 buck fridge and I would be 100 bucks richer today. !!
Very informative video. I followed your advice. 1. Unplug the appliance from outlet. ****(Very important to do.)*** 2. I checked the fan for blockages, fan spun freely by hand. Checked that the relay was connected and cleaned the coils. 3. Plugged the appliance back in and after moments and couple taps on compressor(with plastic handle of screwdriver). Fan started spinning and compressor is running. ***May need 3 in 1 in future. As of right now, fan is spinning and compressor is working.*** Definitely a big thumbs up. Thank you for posting this video.👍🏻👍👍👍
My 1998 Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator stopped cooling. The fans were working, and I heard clicking noise. I measured resistance using a multi-meter across the common and run and start pins It was with in the range. I followed your video. Ordered a Supco parts from Amazon. Today I connected it as you shown in video. The compressor is working now and fridge is cooling. THANK YOU!
Thanks to this video I was able to diagnose and fix my fridge as I have the same unit. I used a volt meter and tested the overload protector, which tested good. The start relay was bad though when I tested it. I looked on Amazon and found numerous generic replacements for $8-$11. But was going to take two days to get to me. I went to my local appliance repair store. They wanted $53 for the exact replacement parts (overload protector & start relay), but I only needed the start relay. And for reference, the start relay is the part that has the wires plugged into it. The start relay is then plugged into the overload protector, which in turn plugs into the compressor. I could further tell that the start relay was faulty, as when I shook the start relay in my hand I could hear broken parts inside rattling around inside. So luckily the appliance repair store sold a generic start relay for only $15. I brought it home, plugged the wires in it, plugged it into the overload protector and the fridge's compressor started right up. So my advice would be not to waste your time cutting and splicing wires and buying the 3 in 1 kit as indicated in this video. It's so much easier (and cheaper) to just buy the generic start relay and or overload protector if needed. Just pull those two parts off your fridge and do a search on Amazon with your fridge's brand, plus the words start relay or overload protector. And FYI, most of the items on Amazon come with both parts, even if you only actually needed the one. And another tip.... Make sure to pull the bottom front grill plate off the fridge and vacuum out all the dust that's accumulated on the coils. An air compressor works really good for this too. Good luck, you can do this!
This is an awesome post! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping people fix their problematic refrigerators. Also, for anyone interested.. note that there are repair tutorial videos available on how to replace the start relay for your brand of refrigerator --cheers!
Thanks, this video was very helpful. I had a repairman come out and said to do this exact task would cost $200 labor and $70 for the exact same part. I bought the part online for $10 and did it myself in less than 15 minutes. I have never done anything like this before, but it was super simple, thanks to this video. I’m amazed how many things I’ve learned to fix via UA-cam. Thanks 👍🏻
This was perfect! My fridge had a separate capacitor, so I just cut the blue wire and left it there. My 23-year-old fridge is working perfectly! Thank you!
Best video. Saved my fridge several months ago. I happened to buy two kits and didn't need the other one for my father in laws dirty fridge coils. Just had my best friend call and need that kit for his. I told him to come get it and I'll find the video for you. Thank you so much!
This exact repair worked PERFECTLY in our Kenmore. I know nothing about fridges and have never worked on one. Yet, following these instructions, using the same part, the fridge was humming again in 10 minutes! I owe you guys one. Thanks. very much for providing this video.
Just curious if you had the Kenmore Elite's with the French doors and bottom freezer? I found out Sears uses LG parts on their Kenmore fridges, I'm tempted to try this fix hope it works
Jake, the fridge was a Kenmore with side-by-side doors. It was not the French door model you are referring to. By the way, the repair was good for about six months and then the fridge died and we replaced it. Good luck with your repair.
Easy way to remember pinouts: 1. The "Lonely Pin" (Pin by itself) is the Common (C). 2. Moving clockwise, the pins are in alphabetical order C-R-S (Common-Run-Start) 3. Quickstart wires are also in alphabetical order: B-R-W (Black-Red-White) 4. Black to C(ommon), Red to R(un), White to S(tart)
Worked perfectly. Thank God a appliance mega store 20 min near me had plenty of this exact 3 way combination (3 'n 1 start) kits. PN: RC0410. 1/4 to 1/3 hp. 120v. Fixed it myself took only 5 minutes the same day it died. 30+ year Kenmore fridge (Frigidaire) You saved my food. Thank You!
you need the URC0410 TO ADD BACK THE RUN CAP. Remove the run cap slows down the compressor not getting 100 % out of the motor. Some older do need a run cap but if it has one do not trash it This is a hard start cap in line 1 second and it does not replace a run cap.
Ma man, I have a whirlpool refrigerator and the relay was rattling, I knew that was the problem, based on this video info, even tho I haven't used 3 in 1 kit I identified the problem based of the info u provided. Total cost $39 and 7 mins on youtube! you guys are great! saved me 2k. Love u guys!
I got the 3-1 start on Amazon for about 13.00-good deal. My husband just installed it, and the clicking sound from the relays has stopped-yay! Thanks so much for posting this helpful tutorial, you've saved us some money-I hope it works for awhile.
Very informative, my son was able to install the relay and the capitator on my Frigidaire fridge for just the price of the parts. Very thankful for the video.
Dude! This video saved my ass big time! Ordered the part you linked on amazon, wired that bad boy up and my compressor came right to life! Hope it lasts a long time! Thanks so much for posting this!
Tim! You saved me! Thanks so much - you saved me what was probably going to be a several hundred dollar service call - money I didn't have! The only problem I encountered was that I had 3 wires going into the compressor instead of just 2, one red and the other two white. I connected the two white wires to one of the two black wires going out of the new 3-in-1 starter and the red wire to the other black line going out. Now I have a working fridge!
Muy buena explicación, si en efecto cuando revise el reley estaba quemado, desconozco por que causa, pero en cuanto cambie por uno de mejor calidad y repare cables, entro a andar en perfecto estado, muchas gracias por su video me ayudo y pude repararlo en menos de 24 horas, cabe recalcar que el precio de la pieza que cambié con reley y capacitor fue de 295 pesos mexicanos y me tomo menos de 30 minutos desarmar y poner de nuevo a funcionar, te agradezco por ayudar a la gente de esa forma, dios te bendecirá muchas gracias
Thank you Byrd Appliance Specialists. After watching your very helpful video and purchasing the part that you recommend I was able to replace the relay and get my ten year old Kenmore upright freezer humming again like new. I was considering tossing the old appliance but was reluctant to do so until I looked on UA-cam to see if there was a simple fix. Your video was tremendous and gave me the confidence that I could resurrect the old freezer. It took me a little longer than it did your technician; however, It was up and running after thirty minutes or so. Thanks again for sharing this information. Very happy in Oklahoma.
Worked perfectly and thank you for simple explanation and fix. Got our part from online order in 2 daysfrom McCombs supply company for $12 including postage!
I couldn't be happier. Thank you for your clear and easy-to-follow repair advice. I was able to find the Supco Start Kit at a local appliance supply store and it installed easily. At first however, when I plugged my Kenmore back in, nothing happened! But then my instinct told me to turn down the temperature control knob and turn it back up and eureka, it works and has been for the past week. Thank you for giving us a stay of execution in terms of having to shell out major clams for a new fridge!
Hold the phone, stop the presses. My Kenmore sidebyside stopped working after a week. I have a feeling that the compressor was on it's last legs already even though it wasn't noisy. Ended up buying a new fridge.
I have a repairman coming in a little while to check out my refrigerator and depending on what he says I may just order this part and do it myself, thanks for the video
Absolutely awesome video! I watched the video and it was the exact thing that was wrong with my refrigerator. I was so glad that when the technician got to our house, I let him know what the refrigerator was doing and shared what the problem was and it felt good to know that after watching this video I was able to communicate and know the terminology with him. Thank you!
Absolutely awesome video and instruction. We purchased the kit and my husband installed it. You are to be commended for this help to all communities especially when it’s so hard to get a repairman to our homes. Question: How to get the Ice maker going. Same refrigerator. Freezer side working, filter new, no action. Maybe the community has a response. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to check the compressor, capacitor and relay! Replaced the relay and hurrah, the freezer and frig now work great! Beats spending $1500-$2000 for a new frig! Thanks again for the video! Hey I’m 66 years old and did it myself!
Thank you for your video! We followed your clear, step-by-step, simple instructions to replace the 3 in 1 starter in our Kenmore refrigerator and it is back to cooling as it is meant to. We used the Supco part number: RC0410, 1/4 to 1/3 hp, 120v. A $12 part instead of an expensive service call via an appliance repair shop. THANK YOU!
my Kenmore Elite side by side is warm on both sides evap and condenser fans both work. Compressor also works. I did notice the evap fan didn’t come on right away when I plugged it in. Love your videos
Sounds like issues with the sealed system. You can remove the evaporator cover and see if the coils have a full light frost on them. If not, then you may be out of luck.
Hi Kevin, my Kenmore doesn’t cool enough. Fridge temperature is above 15c at the highest setting. The ice sometimes freezes in the freezer, other times just melt. I tried replacing the fridge thermostat and even try lowering temp using screw moving anticlockwise, no luck. What should I look for next.
Quality video all around! Good camera work for an area difficult to see. Just today I replaced a temperature control switch on a similar Kenmore side by side (Age 1997). The evap coils in the Freezer get ice cold but it takes hours for the refrigerator side to cool down from 50 to 38. The condenser coils do not go beyond slight warm which surprises me. I remember the old days when they could get hot within minutes of use.
My set up is almost exactly this like fridge. Appliance guys in town tell me there should be an “inverter board” next to compressor. I’ve seen other fridges that has an inverter board but I cannot find mine. Do some fridges not have inverter boards?
Okay, guys, if you're refrigerator had a run capacitor which is generally a square box that plugs into the start components that plug onto that compressor comma you need to test it and wire it between the red and the white wires there.
compressor was heating up. didnt know why. wouldn't think it was a relay, assumed because it heats up, probably is getting power. long story short decided to check the relay, its absolutely melted and burned. replacing it now, thanks
The only thing I would add here is to check the thermostat before pulling the refrigerator out. If the compressor goes out usually something led to that and you want to check the drain pan for water and the condenser may need cleaning if it is under the refrigerator.
Thanks for the info. I do have another question. We have this kenmore but ours is cooling on the freezer side but not freezing, and the fridge side is not cooling at all. Would this be the same issue you just adressed?
If the unit is out of warranty installing a hard start kit may work but if the unit is under warranty call a authorized service professional. If you work on your own unit while under warranty then you have just voided your warranty then you're stuck with a busted frig and a big replacement cost for a new one. The compressor will run if damaged in many cases and installing a hard start kit will not do anything for the cooling of the unit. Many compressors will just bypass and run (fails to compress which means zero cooling)
I was trying to do I troubleshoot my Kenmore Elite the UA-cam repair and troubleshooting guide for that refrigerator the guy they're very helpful very knowledgeable
I have a 1996 Amana side by side frig/freezer and has been working fine all these years, then a week ago it stopped making ice so I thought it was the dual water valve so I installed a new water valve and while working on the water valve I noticed the meat in the freezer section was NOT frozen, the refrigerator section was cold enough, however, the freezer section was about 28°, so now it is a different problem. I did several UA-cam searches and found out that a bad defrost timer could be stuck in defrost and the freezer section would not get cold enough, and it could also be the confessor coils were dirty. I cleaned the coils and rotated the timer a few revolutions however the timer may not have been the problem because the fan and compressor were working. I then noticed the compressor was very HOT, couldn't leave my hand on it so I checked the temperature with a laser thermometer and the compressor was 129°. I placed a small 8" fan at the back of the frig blowing on the compressor while the built-n fan was also running, after about 8 hours the freezer section temperature, using the laser thermometer aimed at the lower metal shelf was 9° and the ice maker was working, produced a half of bin of ice over night. The next day I thought everything was working OK, so I attached the lower panel back onto the frig and pushed it back in place in its alcove. The next day the ice maker has stopped working again and the freezer section is back up to 28°. Again the compressor has been running HOT 129°. I friend of mine says the compressor should be warm but NOT hot to the touch and says that is a sign the compressor is low on freon. My questions: What is the normal operating temp of the compressor while the fan is blowing on it? What is the cause of the compressor running HOT 129°? Will adding freon to the compressor lower the temperature and make the freezer section colder? What temp does the freezer section need to be for the ice maker to work? By the way Thanks for the great videos.......
+Jon Murany normal operating temp can vary. HOT compressors can be fine. Restrictions in the sealed system, friction in the compressor, low refrigerant, can all be factors. Before messing with the sealed system, you should take a look at the evaporator coils. Leave the fridge on, up to the point you begin taking off the evaporator cover.Take a pic of the evaporator immediately after pulling the cover off. Hard to describe what you're looking for without a picture of the coils, but you want a light frost across the entire evaporator.
Nice... yet I really needed to see the way the white, red and in my case blue wires were connected to the old relay and overload as I could not get a clear picture before removing my old one to replace with exact parts. My relay has 3 prongs. I see the red goes to the overload. I don't want to ruin it just by putting wires in wrong order.
Can you recommend what to do if that fan in the back isn’t working? Dead quiet back there when I plug it in. Should I still try to swap out the relay? Thanks.
Mine click just like the way you said it so I am plaining to do what you did on this video. Hoping it gonna work. I am so lost right now cuz mine is three wires and they are red, white and green with yellow stripe/line on the green and on top of that there’s another set of wires right beside the white box which is white and blue. My fridge is way different from yours Including hoe the wires are been hooked up in place. So any advise on solving this problem?
please let me know if my solution works for you!! I opened up my fridge earlier and the ice was all melted, after watching several videos I just got mad at the thing and banged on the temperature knob very hard. It started right back up. Sometimes it needs banged against for the knob to know where it’s set at.
On my fridge, compressor is running (quieter than it should), and there was no cooling in refrigeration and freezer section. I can hear on the freezer section freon going around very quietly but I guess not enough to cool. It feels to be running dry or something. Coils at the end are completely cool, they were hot few days ago.
Are you getting any cooling, at all? If so, you may just need to add some R134a. To do that, you'll likely need to attach a bullet-piercing valve (search on Amazon) to the low side of the compressor, then buy a hose and gauge set ($15), plus a can of R134a ($5-$11). There are UA-cam videos that have clear instructions on all this, but to avoid overcharging, add just a little R134a, at a time and monitor the temperature.
Thanks for this video . My fridge when I plug in the wire the fridge light inside the fridge working but the fridge compressor and the little cooling fan the one next to the copmressoer not running ?
My compressor seems to be warm and I can feel some vibration out if it. The relay is clicking like you mentioned. Is this repair only for if you do not feel any vibrations inside the condenser? I have this relay being delivered today.
Good video, many thanks! Wish you were in CA. I bought the same starter switch relay/capacitor for my Kenmore fridge from Jan 2002. It does not match the separate pieces of existing relay switch and capacitor both of which plug into each other and into compressor. In order for the Supco replacement to work I would have to devise a plug for the compressor connection socket (3 pin prongs). Also my fridge is missing a fan, and Sears tech diagrams don't even show a fan in this model. Compressor comes on, fridge lights work, but compressor does not get warm or hot, and fridge does not cool. Relay switch does not rattle when shaken. Capacitor is working fine. Very confused. Is my compressor low on freon? Why is there no visible fan next to compressor? Would love some advice please! Most techs in CA will not work on LG appliances, which are all Kenmore fridges. I'm on my own, and my food is spoiling in a substitute fridge. Please help!
Thanks for your reply now I have question I took the defrost thermostat accordingly at room temp.it not suppose to have continuity well mine did so I went to buy a new one both the new end the used have continuity at room temp. And when I put them in the freezer for about half hour wy is it?
I went to to do the repair that you suggested in your video and when I open the back of the fridge, the previous repairman had already put in the 3 and 1 device. It wasn’t working. I replaced it with a new one, but I’m just getting is a Buzzing sound every 10 seconds or so, but the compressor is not kicking on. Do you think that means the compressor is toast?
Great video~! I needed an LG EAD64168633 Harness Assembly (for an LG Refrigerator LRFCS2503S) but accidentally ordered the wrong part EBG60663205 Refrigerator Relay and Overload for LG. Can these two be spliced~?
My compressor is on but the compressor fan is spinning very slowly. You can't even feel a breeze lowing toward compressor. Judging by the fan in your video it should be spinning a lot faster. This is on an old Kenmore Frig. Any thoughts before i order a new fan.
I have Kenmore Coldspot model 106 compressor kicks on for about 10 sec. and then kicks off and is not cooling.Is the 3-1 start kit will help in my case? Thanks
i have age profile i think 2013 model.. compressor kicks on runs but both lines are warm?? one line was very cold for 30 seconds but then just stays semi cool. Barely maybe around 70 deg.
My kenmoore coldspot 106.5 looks same as yours. (Mouse stuck in fan. Relay start looks burnt. Kicks on for a few sec and shuts off after mouse removed and fan working) I got my 3n1 hooked up. But the power clip going into the relay that you cut has 1 red, and then 2 white on the other slot of the wire connector. Since both are on the same connector side i put Both white wires on 1 black 3n1 wire, then the single red on the other. My 3 prints on compressor were same single black on bottom . then the white and red on top (upside down triangle) Compressor is running now. Only been 10min havnt noticed cooling yet. Ever run into the 2 white wires on connector clip before? 3 year old fridge
Traced the wires I cut that had 2 whites. one just goes to a clip in the fan, the other goes back with the other wires. Guess daisy chained from fan or something. However compressor is hot and nothing cold yet. I think my compressor is burnt up. But it sounds like it's running I don't get it
Supco parts. Hopefully they make better relays than they do surge protectors for air conditioners. I had a Supco air cond surge protector that malfunctioned and started my house on fire.
Hello I bought one use fridge to repair in the back the Cooper pipe close to compressor it's broken,what I can do to repair the fridge ? the last orner he checket with the technician and he cut the cooper pipe in the back ,after the orner decide to sell the fridge I think the technician told the orner the cost to fix it's to much But I want to fix the fridge Thank you very much.
Hi Byrd, Here are my Symptoms: Refrigerator lights on refrigerator evaporator fan running refrigerator condenser fan running refrigerator compressor warm/hot to the touch relay switch turning on and off. if the relay switch is bad would that cause the compressor feel warm/hot? Thanks Vince
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I'm so grateful for this video. No repairmen in my area at all, so Kitchenaide said to scrap it and buy a new one (to the tune of $2,000. Watched your video, paid $80 for parts and $20 for overnight shipping, and in about 5 minutes the fridge was working again. You just saved me $1,900!! THANK YOU!!
How long did your fridge run after implementing this fix?
@@Abundnce10 ...unfortunately...only 4 days and kaputze. Now I have the 2000 for a new fridge and the 100 bucks in parts from the old fridge...puts me in the negative. Should have just bought the new 2000 buck fridge and I would be 100 bucks richer today. !!
@@mrgoggles1963keep the parts. When the new fridge goes, u already have them. Good gamble.
Very informative video. I followed your advice.
1. Unplug the appliance from outlet.
****(Very important to do.)***
2. I checked the fan for blockages, fan spun freely by hand. Checked that the relay was connected and cleaned the coils.
3. Plugged the appliance back in and after moments and couple taps on compressor(with plastic handle of screwdriver). Fan started spinning and compressor is running.
***May need 3 in 1 in future. As of right now, fan is spinning and compressor is working.***
Definitely a big thumbs up. Thank you for posting this video.👍🏻👍👍👍
My 1998 Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator stopped cooling. The fans were working, and I heard clicking noise. I measured resistance using a multi-meter across the common and run and start pins It was with in the range. I followed your video. Ordered a Supco parts from Amazon. Today I connected it as you shown in video. The compressor is working now and fridge is cooling. THANK YOU!
Thanks to this video I was able to diagnose and fix my fridge as I have the same unit. I used a volt meter and tested the overload protector, which tested good. The start relay was bad though when I tested it. I looked on Amazon and found numerous generic replacements for $8-$11. But was going to take two days to get to me. I went to my local appliance repair store. They wanted $53 for the exact replacement parts (overload protector & start relay), but I only needed the start relay. And for reference, the start relay is the part that has the wires plugged into it. The start relay is then plugged into the overload protector, which in turn plugs into the compressor. I could further tell that the start relay was faulty, as when I shook the start relay in my hand I could hear broken parts inside rattling around inside. So luckily the appliance repair store sold a generic start relay for only $15. I brought it home, plugged the wires in it, plugged it into the overload protector and the fridge's compressor started right up. So my advice would be not to waste your time cutting and splicing wires and buying the 3 in 1 kit as indicated in this video. It's so much easier (and cheaper) to just buy the generic start relay and or overload protector if needed. Just pull those two parts off your fridge and do a search on Amazon with your fridge's brand, plus the words start relay or overload protector. And FYI, most of the items on Amazon come with both parts, even if you only actually needed the one. And another tip.... Make sure to pull the bottom front grill plate off the fridge and vacuum out all the dust that's accumulated on the coils. An air compressor works really good for this too. Good luck, you can do this!
This is an awesome post! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping people fix their problematic refrigerators. Also, for anyone interested.. note that there are repair tutorial videos available on how to replace the start relay for your brand of refrigerator --cheers!
Thanks for the tip 👍🏻
Thanks, this video was very helpful. I had a repairman come out and said to do this exact task would cost $200 labor and $70 for the exact same part.
I bought the part online for $10 and did it myself in less than 15 minutes.
I have never done anything like this before, but it was super simple, thanks to this video.
I’m amazed how many things I’ve learned to fix via UA-cam.
Thanks 👍🏻
This was perfect! My fridge had a separate capacitor, so I just cut the blue wire and left it there. My 23-year-old fridge is working perfectly! Thank you!
Best video. Saved my fridge several months ago. I happened to buy two kits and didn't need the other one for my father in laws dirty fridge coils. Just had my best friend call and need that kit for his. I told him to come get it and I'll find the video for you. Thank you so much!
This exact repair worked PERFECTLY in our Kenmore. I know nothing about fridges and have never worked on one. Yet, following these instructions, using the same part, the fridge was humming again in 10 minutes! I owe you guys one. Thanks. very much for providing this video.
Just curious if you had the Kenmore Elite's with the French doors and bottom freezer? I found out Sears uses LG parts on their Kenmore fridges, I'm tempted to try this fix hope it works
Jake, the fridge was a Kenmore with side-by-side doors. It was not the French door model you are referring to. By the way, the repair was good for about six months and then the fridge died and we replaced it. Good luck with your repair.
Easy way to remember pinouts:
1. The "Lonely Pin" (Pin by itself) is the Common (C).
2. Moving clockwise, the pins are in alphabetical order C-R-S (Common-Run-Start)
3. Quickstart wires are also in alphabetical order: B-R-W (Black-Red-White)
4. Black to C(ommon), Red to R(un), White to S(tart)
My question is if this thing stay there or remove back and install the overload switch back???
@@arturocrespo7944 That is your choice
Worked perfectly. Thank God a appliance mega store 20 min near me had plenty of this exact 3 way combination (3 'n 1 start) kits. PN: RC0410. 1/4 to 1/3 hp. 120v. Fixed it myself took only 5 minutes the same day it died. 30+ year Kenmore fridge (Frigidaire) You saved my food. Thank You!
Sundown79
not all connections are the same maybe you connect it wrong C S R, that is way it was hot
you need the URC0410 TO ADD BACK THE RUN CAP. Remove the run cap slows down the compressor not getting 100 % out of the motor. Some older do need a run cap but if it has one do not trash it This is a hard start cap in line 1 second and it does not replace a run cap.
Ma man, I have a whirlpool refrigerator and the relay was rattling, I knew that was the problem, based on this video info, even tho I haven't used 3 in 1 kit I identified the problem based of the info u provided. Total cost $39 and 7 mins on youtube! you guys are great! saved me 2k. Love u guys!
I got the 3-1 start on Amazon for about 13.00-good deal. My husband just installed it, and the clicking sound from the relays has stopped-yay! Thanks so much for posting this helpful tutorial, you've saved us some money-I hope it works for awhile.
Very informative, my son was able to install the relay and the capitator on my Frigidaire fridge for just the price of the parts. Very thankful for the video.
What is the parts number of the relay and capitator please advise. From the old parts, or the model of the frigidair fridge
Dude! This video saved my ass big time! Ordered the part you linked on amazon, wired that bad boy up and my compressor came right to life! Hope it lasts a long time! Thanks so much for posting this!
Tim! You saved me!
Thanks so much - you saved me what was probably going to be a several hundred dollar service call - money I didn't have!
The only problem I encountered was that I had 3 wires going into the compressor instead of just 2, one red and the other two white. I connected the two white wires to one of the two black wires going out of the new 3-in-1 starter and the red wire to the other black line going out. Now I have a working fridge!
Muy buena explicación, si en efecto cuando revise el reley estaba quemado, desconozco por que causa, pero en cuanto cambie por uno de mejor calidad y repare cables, entro a andar en perfecto estado, muchas gracias por su video me ayudo y pude repararlo en menos de 24 horas, cabe recalcar que el precio de la pieza que cambié con reley y capacitor fue de 295 pesos mexicanos y me tomo menos de 30 minutos desarmar y poner de nuevo a funcionar, te agradezco por ayudar a la gente de esa forma, dios te bendecirá muchas gracias
Thank you Byrd Appliance Specialists. After watching your very helpful video and purchasing the part that you recommend I was able to replace the relay and get my ten year old Kenmore upright freezer humming again like new. I was considering tossing the old appliance but was reluctant to do so until I looked on UA-cam to see if there was a simple fix. Your video was tremendous and gave me the confidence that I could resurrect the old freezer. It took me a little longer than it did your technician; however, It was up and running after thirty minutes or so. Thanks again for sharing this information. Very happy in Oklahoma.
That's awesome. So happy we could help!
Thanks for the video and knowledge. I was able to revive my 20 year old Kenmore side by side. It’s cooling great again.
Worked perfectly and thank you for simple explanation and fix. Got our part from online order in 2 daysfrom McCombs supply company for $12 including postage!
Thank you. fixed my fridge. Wiring had gotten loose.
Fantastic!!! It worked. What was doomed, it’s now alive. Thanks a chilled kenmore fridge.
I couldn't be happier. Thank you for your clear and easy-to-follow repair advice. I was able to find the Supco Start Kit at a local appliance supply store and it installed easily. At first however, when I plugged my Kenmore back in, nothing happened! But then my instinct told me to turn down the temperature control knob and turn it back up and eureka, it works and has been for the past week. Thank you for giving us a stay of execution in terms of having to shell out major clams for a new fridge!
Hold the phone, stop the presses. My Kenmore sidebyside stopped working after a week. I have a feeling that the compressor was on it's last legs already even though it wasn't noisy. Ended up buying a new fridge.
I have a repairman coming in a little while to check out my refrigerator and depending on what he says I may just order this part and do it myself, thanks for the video
Absolutely awesome video! I watched the video and it was the exact thing that was wrong with my refrigerator. I was so glad that when the technician got to our house, I let him know what the refrigerator was doing and shared what the problem was and it felt good to know that after watching this video I was able to communicate and know the terminology with him. Thank you!
Absolutely awesome video and instruction. We purchased the kit and my husband installed it. You are to be commended for this help to all communities especially when it’s so hard to get a repairman to our homes.
Question: How to get the Ice maker going. Same refrigerator. Freezer side working, filter new, no action. Maybe the community has a response. Thanks
This is a great video. Tim, you covered all the steps thoroughly. You're a terrific instructor.
Thanks for the video and Amazon link. Kept my fridge from the trash can and saved $$$
THANKS TIM......YOUR THE MAN....HOPE PEOPLE SEE THIS VIDEO & GIVE YOU ALTO OF WORK ...👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to check the compressor, capacitor and relay! Replaced the relay and hurrah, the freezer and frig now work great! Beats spending $1500-$2000 for a new frig! Thanks again for the video! Hey I’m 66 years old and did it myself!
Checked defrost timer. It was broken. Replaced that for about $20 something. Fridge and freezer is back to normal.
Thank you for this video worked like a charm. I've been released from the dog house and earned a few points in the process.
Tim!!! Thank you! Just a like a comment for appreciation.
My refrigerator is running! I need to go catch it! Thank you so much dude. My girl thinks that I am some kind of magic man
Just finished fixing my fridge thank you so much 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks to you, I DID IT MYSELF!!!! Thank you thank you 😊
Thank you for your video! We followed your clear, step-by-step, simple instructions to replace the 3 in 1 starter in our Kenmore refrigerator and it is back to cooling as it is meant to. We used the Supco part number: RC0410, 1/4 to 1/3 hp, 120v. A $12 part instead of an expensive service call via an appliance repair shop. THANK YOU!
my Kenmore Elite side by side is warm on both sides evap and condenser fans both work. Compressor also works. I did notice the evap fan didn’t come on right away when I plugged it in. Love your videos
Sounds like issues with the sealed system. You can remove the evaporator cover and see if the coils have a full light frost on them. If not, then you may be out of luck.
OMG Your the best!! I went right away and bought one and it worked! Super easy to install
You rock. Thanks so much. Saved me probably two hundred dollars
Thank you for this video, I followed step by step and I was able to get my fridge to start working. Again, thank you.
Hi Kevin, my Kenmore doesn’t cool enough. Fridge temperature is above 15c at the highest setting. The ice sometimes freezes in the freezer, other times just melt. I tried replacing the fridge thermostat and even try lowering temp using screw moving anticlockwise, no luck. What should I look for next.
Quality video all around! Good camera work for an area difficult to see. Just today I replaced a temperature control switch on a similar Kenmore side by side (Age 1997). The evap coils in the Freezer get ice cold but it takes hours for the refrigerator side to cool down from 50 to 38. The condenser coils do not go beyond slight warm which surprises me. I remember the old days when they could get hot within minutes of use.
Fantastic work. Definitely needed this when I bought this fridge second hand and they 'suddenly became unreachable'. So you saved our butts
How long does it take you cool after fixing it?
My set up is almost exactly this like fridge.
Appliance guys in town tell me there should be an “inverter board” next to compressor.
I’ve seen other fridges that has an inverter board but I cannot find mine.
Do some fridges not have inverter boards?
This was exactly my fridge's problem.
Thank you so much for this video. Storm knocked out the fridge and this fixed it. I wouldn’t have had a clue what to do without this video
Mine has a blue wire with a white as well as the red and white together any suggestions
Okay, guys, if you're refrigerator had a run capacitor which is generally a square box that plugs into the start components that plug onto that compressor comma you need to test it and wire it between the red and the white wires there.
Sir, you are THE BOSS!!!!
Thanks for sharing
Good job. Congratulations from Brazil
thank for amazon link, i buy one today. waiting for deliver
Thanks for the free information! One question where can i purchase a 3 in 1 kit?
This repair really saved my ass. Thank you so much!
compressor was heating up. didnt know why. wouldn't think it was a relay, assumed because it heats up, probably is getting power. long story short decided to check the relay, its absolutely melted and burned. replacing it now, thanks
The only thing I would add here is to check the thermostat before pulling the refrigerator out. If the compressor goes out usually something led to that and you want to check the drain pan for water and the condenser may need cleaning if it is under the refrigerator.
Thanks for the info. I do have another question. We have this kenmore but ours is cooling on the freezer side but not freezing, and the fridge side is not cooling at all. Would this be the same issue you just adressed?
thanks for your video it help a lot ..... i follow all the steps it works very well
Should the compressor be hot under normal conditions? I'm not sure if the was made clear in your video. thx.
Yes but not too much like overheating
AWESOME VIDEO! Short, to the point and GREAT explanation!! THANK YOU!!
If the unit is out of warranty installing a hard start kit may work but if the unit is under warranty call a authorized service professional. If you work on your own unit while under warranty then you have just voided your warranty then you're stuck with a busted frig and a big replacement cost for a new one. The compressor will run if damaged in many cases and installing a hard start kit will not do anything for the cooling of the unit. Many compressors will just bypass and run (fails to compress which means zero cooling)
Takes the LSU sticker off of it, works again. HOOK ‘EM!
Exactly what I needed--thank you so much!
I was trying to do I troubleshoot my Kenmore Elite the UA-cam repair and troubleshooting guide for that refrigerator the guy they're very helpful very knowledgeable
Hey can u help me I don't mind paying u
Doing God's work sir! thank you
I have a 1996 Amana side by side frig/freezer and has been working fine all these years, then a week ago it stopped making ice so I thought it was the dual water valve so I installed a new water valve and while working on the water valve I noticed the meat in the freezer section was NOT frozen, the refrigerator section was cold enough, however, the freezer section was about 28°, so now it is a different problem.
I did several UA-cam searches and found out that a bad defrost timer could be stuck in defrost and the freezer section would not get cold enough, and it could also be the confessor coils were dirty. I cleaned the coils and rotated the timer a few revolutions however the timer may not have been the problem because the fan and compressor were working. I then noticed the compressor was very HOT, couldn't leave my hand on it so I checked the temperature with a laser thermometer and the compressor was 129°.
I placed a small 8" fan at the back of the frig blowing on the compressor while the built-n fan was also running, after about 8 hours the freezer section temperature, using the laser thermometer aimed at the lower metal shelf was 9° and the ice maker was working, produced a half of bin of ice over night.
The next day I thought everything was working OK, so I attached the lower panel back onto the frig and pushed it back in place in its alcove. The next day the ice maker has stopped working again and the freezer section is back up to 28°. Again the compressor has been running HOT 129°. I friend of mine says the compressor should be warm but NOT hot to the touch and says that is a sign the compressor is low on freon.
My questions: What is the normal operating temp of the compressor while the fan is blowing on it?
What is the cause of the compressor running HOT 129°?
Will adding freon to the compressor lower the temperature and make the freezer section colder?
What temp does the freezer section need to be for the ice maker to work?
By the way Thanks for the great videos.......
+Jon Murany normal operating temp can vary. HOT compressors can be fine. Restrictions in the sealed system, friction in the compressor, low refrigerant, can all be factors. Before messing with the sealed system, you should take a look at the evaporator coils. Leave the fridge on, up to the point you begin taking off the evaporator cover.Take a pic of the evaporator immediately after pulling the cover off. Hard to describe what you're looking for without a picture of the coils, but you want a light frost across the entire evaporator.
Damn good thing polarity doesn't matter when both wires are black :)
It's AC, so no big deal - heading to the same place. But if you don't say it, the only comments would be which wire.
Would if the compressor and the fan isn’t working?
Nice... yet I really needed to see the way the white, red and in my case blue wires were connected to the old relay and overload as I could not get a clear picture before removing my old one to replace with exact parts. My relay has 3 prongs. I see the red goes to the overload. I don't want to ruin it just by putting wires in wrong order.
Can you recommend what to do if that fan in the back isn’t working? Dead quiet back there when I plug it in. Should I still try to swap out the relay? Thanks.
Mine click just like the way you said it so I am plaining to do what you did on this video. Hoping it gonna work.
I am so lost right now cuz mine is three wires and they are red, white and green with yellow stripe/line on the green and on top of that there’s another set of wires right beside the white box which is white and blue. My fridge is way different from yours Including hoe the wires are been hooked up in place. So any advise on solving this problem?
please let me know if my solution works for you!! I opened up my fridge earlier and the ice was all melted, after watching several videos I just got mad at the thing and banged on the temperature knob very hard. It started right back up. Sometimes it needs banged against for the knob to know where it’s set at.
On my fridge, compressor is running (quieter than it should), and there was no cooling in refrigeration and freezer section. I can hear on the freezer section freon going around very quietly but I guess not enough to cool. It feels to be running dry or something. Coils at the end are completely cool, they were hot few days ago.
Are you getting any cooling, at all? If so, you may just need to add some R134a. To do that, you'll likely need to attach a bullet-piercing valve (search on Amazon) to the low side of the compressor, then buy a hose and gauge set ($15), plus a can of R134a ($5-$11). There are UA-cam videos that have clear instructions on all this, but to avoid overcharging, add just a little R134a, at a time and monitor the temperature.
Thanks for sharing man. Time for action!
Thanks 🙂. The instructions were very clear.
Thanks for this video .
My fridge when I plug in the wire the fridge light inside the fridge working but the fridge compressor and the little cooling fan the one next to the copmressoer not running ?
Mine is doing the same thing. I wonder what the problem is?
My compressor seems to be warm and I can feel some vibration out if it. The relay is clicking like you mentioned. Is this repair only for if you do not feel any vibrations inside the condenser? I have this relay being delivered today.
Good video, many thanks! Wish you were in CA. I bought the same starter switch relay/capacitor for my Kenmore fridge from Jan 2002. It does not match the separate pieces of existing relay switch and capacitor both of which plug into each other and into compressor. In order for the Supco replacement to work I would have to devise a plug for the compressor connection socket (3 pin prongs). Also my fridge is missing a fan, and Sears tech diagrams don't even show a fan in this model. Compressor comes on, fridge lights work, but compressor does not get warm or hot, and fridge does not cool. Relay switch does not rattle when shaken. Capacitor is working fine. Very confused. Is my compressor low on freon? Why is there no visible fan next to compressor?
Would love some advice please! Most techs in CA will not work on LG appliances, which are all Kenmore fridges. I'm on my own, and my food is spoiling in a substitute fridge. Please help!
If the compressor is on, and relatively cooler to the touch, you most likely had a refrigerant leak.
My kenmore also had a green wire. I just left it unhooked and it’s working. I’m guessing the green is a ground?
My relay and overload were connected to the compressor differently. Which 3 in 1 starter should I buy for my Maytag model (P) MFD2560HES? Thanks.
My Friend Is Black Cable Is In The Top
Where Is The Red One ???
In The Right or Left ???
Thank You.
Thanks for your reply now I have question I took the defrost thermostat accordingly at room temp.it not suppose to have continuity well mine did so I went to buy a new one both the new end the used have continuity at room temp. And when I put them in the freezer for about half hour wy is it?
Not all bimetals are the same. Some open well above room temp. Depends on style and manufacturer
Thank you very educational from Los Angeles
I went to to do the repair that you suggested in your video and when I open the back of the fridge, the previous repairman had already put in the 3 and 1 device. It wasn’t working. I replaced it with a new one, but I’m just getting is a Buzzing sound every 10 seconds or so, but the compressor is not kicking on. Do you think that means the compressor is toast?
Great video~!
I needed an LG EAD64168633 Harness Assembly (for an LG Refrigerator LRFCS2503S) but accidentally ordered the wrong part EBG60663205 Refrigerator Relay and Overload for LG.
Can these two be spliced~?
My compressor is on but the compressor fan is spinning very slowly. You can't even feel a breeze lowing toward compressor. Judging by the fan in your video it should be spinning a lot faster. This is on an old Kenmore Frig. Any thoughts before i order a new fan.
I have Kenmore Coldspot model 106 compressor kicks on for about 10 sec. and then kicks off and is not cooling.Is the 3-1 start kit will help in my case? Thanks
i have age profile i think 2013 model.. compressor kicks on runs but both lines are warm?? one line was very cold for 30 seconds but then just stays semi cool. Barely maybe around 70 deg.
My kenmoore coldspot 106.5 looks same as yours. (Mouse stuck in fan. Relay start looks burnt. Kicks on for a few sec and shuts off after mouse removed and fan working)
I got my 3n1 hooked up. But the power clip going into the relay that you cut has 1 red, and then 2 white on the other slot of the wire connector. Since both are on the same connector side i put
Both white wires on 1 black 3n1 wire, then the single red on the other.
My 3 prints on compressor were same single black on bottom . then the white and red on top (upside down triangle)
Compressor is running now. Only been 10min havnt noticed cooling yet.
Ever run into the 2 white wires on connector clip before?
3 year old fridge
Traced the wires I cut that had 2 whites. one just goes to a clip in the fan, the other goes back with the other wires. Guess daisy chained from fan or something.
However compressor is hot and nothing cold yet. I think my compressor is burnt up. But it sounds like it's running I don't get it
I also have a green clip on the compressor about 3-4 inches from the 3 prong
Supco parts. Hopefully they make better relays than they do surge protectors for air conditioners. I had a Supco air cond surge protector that malfunctioned and started my house on fire.
I have a Kenmore refrigerator. Both the fan and compressor are running, but it is not cooling. Please advise.
Hi, great video....is this just for Kenmore? They are just a name, no?
God bless you for this video. My family thinks I’m a genius 🤣
Question. I have a 3n1 start on mine. I think I may need to have it replaced? How do I check it? Thanks Tim
Thank you very much for your video. I did it in 10 minutes with the part cost of $12.99 from Amazon.
how the hell do you take that cover out!!
Hello I bought one use fridge to repair in the back the Cooper pipe close to compressor it's broken,what I can do to repair the fridge ? the last orner he checket with the technician and he cut the cooper pipe in the back ,after the orner decide to sell the fridge
I think the technician told the orner the cost to fix it's to much
But I want to fix the fridge
Thank you very much.
That LSU sticker is the total problem!
Is the power that going to the compressor a 24 volt or 120 ????
Hi Byrd,
Here are my
Symptoms:
Refrigerator lights on
refrigerator evaporator fan running
refrigerator condenser fan running
refrigerator compressor warm/hot to the touch
relay switch turning on and off.
if the relay switch is bad would that cause the compressor feel warm/hot?
Thanks
Vince
Could be. It's worth a try on that. This is the scenario for trying it...