Danby Chest Freezer Repair (Compressor Won't Turn On)

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  • Опубліковано 4 лип 2020
  • Please attempt this repair at your own risk, I do not assume any liability for any damages that may result from any such repair attempts (please see below for full disclaimer)
    eBay starter relay (two pins) and overload protector link ($6.19 USD):
    www.ebay.ca/itm/Refrigerator-...
    eBay starter relay (1 pin) - link not available ($2.15 USD). Auction was called “QP2-4R7 Start Relay Refrigerator PTC For 4.7 Ohm 1 Pin Vissani Danby Compressor”
    eBay Assorted Crimp Terminal Electrical Wire Connectors - 280 pieces ($8.99 USD):
    www.ebay.ca/itm/280PCS-Assort...
    In the final repair, I attached the terminal connects with soldering and heat shrink tubing (do not connect them with just electrical tape as this is not durable).
    Freezer in the video: Danby Designer 5 Litre Chest Freezer (DCFM050A2WDD)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 24

  • @markblack2718
    @markblack2718 Рік тому +2

    Used this video to help troubleshoot my freezer, was the starter relay, 10$ part saved replacing the freezer. Thanks for the video!

  • @michaeljoyce3296
    @michaeljoyce3296 Рік тому +1

    This video saved me; thank you so much for posting it. My 10 yr old Danby chest freezer (like the one in this video) wouldn't start after accidentally being subjected to below-zero temperatures. I was on the point of buying a new freezer but thought I would just see what info was available on UA-cam. I've never worked on this type of equipment before but this video gave me the confidence to try my own fix. A couple of days and $15 CDN later (for a new starter relay) the freezer is running as well as ever. Thank you again.

  • @SalamanderFiend
    @SalamanderFiend 3 роки тому +7

    Great video. My Danby freezer died this week. This was exactly my problem. Thanks!

  • @duckhunter8387
    @duckhunter8387 3 роки тому +10

    Thx Jon. Im pretty sure this will be the fix. if I can only get the relay cover off. lol

  • @lawrencejanes49
    @lawrencejanes49 2 роки тому +3

    The green light on my Danby freezer stopped working about a year ago but the freezer worked fine until it quit last week. I can hear something click off and on but the compressor doesn't run. I removed the outside cover and there are no obvious issues with burnt wires or fried parts but there is some frayed black material on copper compressor lines that may have overheated. My next step will be to remove the cover and access the start relay and overload protector, then remove the thermostat and light

  • @leonardorivadeneira8126
    @leonardorivadeneira8126 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much you just saved me a few $$$

  • @safaamajid1786
    @safaamajid1786 3 роки тому +1

    thank you so much for this video

  • @lawrencejanes49
    @lawrencejanes49 2 роки тому +3

    When I removed the cover it was obvious the overload protector and start relay wires were burnt and crispy at the connectors and when I removed both components I shook them and both sound like they had gravel or broken glass inside. So I just ordered an overload protector and start relay on Amazon and will replace the wire connectors and see what happens. I'm guessing these parts are made to protect the compressor so for $17 it's worth trying a simple fix trying to save replacement cost of the freezer for $350. Danby no longer offers replacement bulbs for the "on" light so I'll wait and see if the replacement parts get this freezer working and if so will order a green light kit.

  • @richydel6526
    @richydel6526 3 роки тому +4

    My mini fridge stop running and compersore not turn ON , and i order from amazon relay 3pin but i forgot which color wiring need to setup in pin relay, wiring color blue, brown, and white contact with power cable?!?but I try (number 3.pin white )(number 1.pin blue)(number 2.pin brown) but didn't work 😕 😪

  • @oluwakayodeoluwagbemigun4829
    @oluwakayodeoluwagbemigun4829 Рік тому +1

    Good job. My freezer is not cold but compressor is running. The green light is not visible outside but opening the side panel I notice that the light is flickering. Any idea on what’s happening?

  • @ryanbresee
    @ryanbresee 2 роки тому

    I have the same problem, but no corrosion at all. Any ideas?

  • @mrjingpk4988
    @mrjingpk4988 2 роки тому

    do these things have coils?

  • @JCarlWilson
    @JCarlWilson 2 роки тому

    Don't the Danby's have a 5 year warranty on parts and labor with in home service?

  • @richydel6526
    @richydel6526 3 роки тому +2

    A few weeks ago, I noticed it had defrosted. There was no sound of the compressor running. I looked this problem up and a number of results suggested replacing the start relay and / or overload.
    I ordered replacement parts, and they have now arrived, however I have misplaced the photograph I took of the original wiring.
    The start relay is a 3 pin relay
    Could someone please advise on how this should be wired?
    The brown and blue pair of wires both came from what looks like a capacitor box. The blue and white wires appear to come from what I believe to be a thermostat box, which is then connected to the mains.

  • @qwilliamson9117
    @qwilliamson9117 2 роки тому

    Sound is little tricky but understand...

  • @danovee9580
    @danovee9580 Рік тому

    Was your overload protector a 1/6 HP type? What is the part number on your overload protector. Mines was missing when I got it.

  • @MetalCatsCoffee
    @MetalCatsCoffee Місяць тому

    Its weird mine died but it has a 250v 12uf run capacitor attacd to the start relay wires (which appear burnt). Maybe i just need to take this off entirely? I know nothing except yout tube videos lol please help 😅

  • @JawarnyOriginals
    @JawarnyOriginals 9 місяців тому

    you didn't link the video unfortunately

  • @anneschwan4178
    @anneschwan4178 3 роки тому +4

    It would have been more helpful if you explained while actually doing. Thank you

  • @Loojmemhav
    @Loojmemhav Рік тому

    Can you speak louder or closer to the mic?

  • @Loojmemhav
    @Loojmemhav Рік тому

    Can’t hear shit

  • @groovejet77
    @groovejet77 2 роки тому +1

    talk louder please

  • @cheesesteakable
    @cheesesteakable Рік тому

    Why you talk so frigging low