Dumpster Find and Repair - Beverage Refrigerator
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- I found this nice beverage and wine refrigerator that was on the side of the road with a sign that said working. Upon testing, the lights and temperature systems worked, but the cooling function of the refrigerator did in fact not cool, unlike the misleading instructions would have you believe.
After a couple of minutes I discovered that the start relay was bad and proceeded to order it from a well-knownn online store. In this video I walkthrough how I came about discovering that the relay required replacing it and testing it. I also spent some time pondering why the previous owner had written it was working and why he/she may have misled passerbys.
I spent $10 on a single-part replacement (relay 4.7Ohm). Now if only I had a use for this soda refrigerator.
I watched your video on UA-cam and actually fixed my mini fridge. I followed your directions: (1) remove the damaged part, (2) get the part number from the damaged part & order, and (3) install the ordered part. Unbelievable! - I am over 70 and fixed my mini fridge for around $10. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this video. I ordered the part (2 for $9.00) and it is again working like a charm. Less than 3 minutes to replace... best video ever! Thanks again!🙂
How did you get the back cover off that is over these parts.
Oh my! I have this same fridge that stopped cooling. Going to try this before buying a new fridge. Thank you
Thanks for the info, Mine had a cracked support bracket within the solenoid that was causing the malfunction. Thanks again!!!!
Sir, THANK YOU!! Fixed mine no issues what so ever thanks to your video!!
Thanks you just confirmed my issue I don’t hear humming
I ordered relay and overload as package from Amazon
Nice video ..I’m a fix it guy ..and love these types of vids ..nice find and great fix ..enjoy!
I just want to know what size bulb I need for my little mini wine fridge
I have a question, I replaced both the overload and start relays, and my wine chiller s still doing the same thing, the compressor turns on, then clicks off after a moment, I filed down the female connections a bit but that didn’t help, any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Can you share a link to the part you purchased? I have the exact fridge with what I think is the same issue.
It's not a relay. It's a Positive Temperature Coefficient Resistor, 4.7 Ohms when cold. It allows current to flow through the start winding to start the compressor motor. As it warms up due to passing current, it's resistance increases to keepnfrom burning out the start winding. The M (or R) winding runs the motor. Inside is a nickel sized disc with prongs touching each side under tension. It doesn't take much of a resistance increase in ohms, maybe to 11 ohms when cold, to keep the motor from starting so it just sits there vibrating until it gets hot enough to trip the thermal cutoff switch. As it cools the thermal cutoff cools and resets and keeps doing that until it's turned off or, worst scenario, the cutoff doesn't reset and it burns out the compressor or maybe even starts a fire.
I replaced the resistor as shown in video. The fan is working and compressor hums infrequently. The problem I have is the temperature display only stays at 61°F. When I try to adjust it to 45° it goes back and displays 61°.
@@bobagnew9377 It's probably reading the current temp. Usually when you chnge the setting, it will display the set temperature then revert back to the actual temperature. It will take time to get down to the set temperature. If it never does, it's likely the compressor is bad.
The "relay" regulates power going to the start winding on the compressor. The start winding gets power for a few seconds or less, until the compressor starts running, then the disk heats up and the ohms go up, making the start winding get almost no power. When the compressor turns off, the disk cools down and the ohms become less, allowing power to flow to the start winding when the compressor restarts. This type of starter is a common part to fail.
Wow, thanks Landon, I wondered why this "Disk" was so big, that makes a lot of sense. That a great design.
Can you share a link to the part you purchased? I have the exact fridge with what I think is the same issue.
I purchased this on Amazon, title is: RLECS 2pcs 3 Pin Coolers Compressor Starter QP-02-4.7 PTC Refrigerator Start Relay 4.7 ohm
I was hoping to see the pins you connected the relay onto and also I'm replacing the overload on the one pin first. I'm having a hard time seeing in mine well enough to position the overload part first with the one pin the the relay with the two pins.
Thank you so much! It worked!
I have a similar cooler by magic chef. I replaced that same part. Mine was a 2 piece relay it works fine however I am in need of a door gasket.
I have the same fridge and my fan isn’t working. What can I replace it with ? Help
Mine powered up both fan and light, but compressor not running at all. I replaced both the PTC relay and the Overload Protector, but compressor still not running. What’s my next option? Any idea?
I just found a wine/soda can cooler. It holds 70 cans of soda. It looks brand new and clean. I plugged it in NOTHING ! How can I test those parts to avoid buying unneeded parts helter skelter ? Thanks
How do you remove a marvel under counter kick plate. It’s got flanges behind the grill
Hi there, my cooler works but the condenser fan motor is quite load and the compressor is also hot to the touch. does one screw hold the fan in place? Could the overload protector be malfunctioning? Thanks
Was the compressor running before replacing the relay? Mine seems to be running, making noise and heating up. all the fans are running inside and out, but never gets cold.
Sounds like a refigerant leak
Awesome
Likewise I found one of these on the side of the road I took it home and plugged it in the LEDs don't work and it doesn't get cold it doesn't even turn on any tips
Do you have a voltmeter/ multimeter? Make sure the switches are on. The light appears to have its own circuit and transformer and should come on when it's plugged in. It could be burnt out. The rest of the circuit runs through the thermostat and turns on the compressor and fans. You may not have fans and coils on your model. The newere ones run the refrigerant tubing up the side walls and let the sheet metal dissipate the heat and condense the refrigerant. So if nothing comes on, you could have a bad plug or power cable. If the light comes on but nothing else, I'd look at the thermostat not closing the switch. If you can handle a multimeter you could check voltages or ohm out the wires, plug, and switches.
Hello! Do you know how to reprogram? My is stocked at 82f, thanks
Was the part number on the old part?
Mine is a magic chef brand. I plugged it in and it cooled. The only issue I noticed is that the back wall of the mini fridge froze up. I noticed the same wall that freezes is flaking off (the plastic wall). Any ideas to fix that?
Did you getting fixed and if you did what was the issue
My Danby has no power when plugged in
Check the control panel and replace
Your talking too much in this video , just get to it man
Nah i think it’s good
Please stop saying Basically
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