Henry K. asked

🔌  Appliance

I'm trying to repair a Frigidaire refrigerator that stopped cooling after a power outage. The compressor won't start, but everything else is running when the fridge is plugged in. I tested the compressor, capacitor, and start relay with a multimeter and replaced the start relay, but it resulted in a burning plastic smell. What could be the issue, and how can I confirm if the compressor is bad?

September 26th, 2024

Tina R. answered

The issue is likely due to a bad compressor, which may have seized up. Here are the steps to confirm...

September 26th, 2024

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