Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

"Davej" wrote in message
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Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.


My PERSONAL experience with two refrigerators trying to extend their lives
was throwing money down a gopher hole. YMMV. Perhaps it could be something
simple. Bad thing is, if you don't know someone in the industry that will
look at it cheap and give you a straight answer, you have to pay premium
prices, and don't get much of a guarantee. Once they leave, you're standing
naked in the dark. My experiences with different repair services over the
year were 75% negative, and 100% sleazy with regard to the negative ones.

It may be a simple fix, or it may be terminal. Identifying the problem
inexpensively is one thing. Fixing it is another. Some fixes are a timer
or switch, or some other simple inexpensive component. Once you get into
anything that has to do with freon, it's another matter.

You can pick up good units on craigslist for what you might throw away on
this one.

Good Luck.

Steve

I love the Fridgidaire brand. Love the quality. Much less expensive parts
than GE, for example. Anyhow, yes, the start relays are famous for failing.
Make some calls, an appliance repair tech near you should stock compressor
hard start kits, and be able to put one on. I stock several of them in my
work van, use several a year.

--

Christopher A. Young
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"Davej" wrote in message
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Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

This is the sort of thing I was hopeful I might hear. Do the symptoms
really match? This is the contraption that is mounted on the side of
the compressor? I'm sure I could replace that myself if I can buy one.
Thanks.


On Dec 21, 1:50*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
I love the Fridgidaire brand. Love the quality. Much less expensive parts
than GE, for example. Anyhow, yes, the start relays are famous for failing.
Make some calls, an appliance repair tech near you should stock compressor
hard start kits, and be able to put one on. I stock several of them in my
work van, use several a year.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
*www.lds.org
.

"Davej" wrote in message

....
Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

Yes, Yes, Yes, please contact the appliance web site, and see if they have
one that matches your fridge. Remember your electric safety, please. Unplug
the fridge while working. While under there, take a snow brush (or condensor
brush) and shop vac, and clean it all out.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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"Davej" wrote in message
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This is the sort of thing I was hopeful I might hear. Do the symptoms
really match? This is the contraption that is mounted on the side of
the compressor? I'm sure I could replace that myself if I can buy one.
Thanks.


On Dec 21, 1:50 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
I love the Fridgidaire brand. Love the quality. Much less expensive parts
than GE, for example. Anyhow, yes, the start relays are famous for
failing.
Make some calls, an appliance repair tech near you should stock compressor
hard start kits, and be able to put one on. I stock several of them in my
work van, use several a year.

Please let us know how it works out. Us repair techs prefer home owners to
call a repair tech. But, with the Obama economy, I can't blame you for
needing to save a buck. After all, I did put my own tail pipe under the van
last week, and that was $55 labor that didn't move around. Oh, well.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

"Davej" wrote in message
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This is the sort of thing I was hopeful I might hear. Do the symptoms
really match? This is the contraption that is mounted on the side of
the compressor? I'm sure I could replace that myself if I can buy one.
Thanks.

Davej wrote:
Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

How's the cooling?
Try to check current.

Greg

Davej wrote in :

Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

Had a side-by-side with similar issues. Relay eventually burnt up.
Replaced this part which is attached to the compressor. Easy to replace.
Fixed it fine. Hope yours works out.

This is the part I needed but it turned out the local appliance parts
store had it just as well.

http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDeta...4387835/586449

Go to web site to lookup part for your unit.

The OP may or may not have the skills to install such a kit. In any case,
the kit you showed appears to be specific to certain models only. Sixty
bucks or so with shipping, I'd dare to guess. Cheaper than a service
guy..... if you're totally sure you can do the part change out. It's not
really something you can learn by doing. Need to watch others first.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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"Red Green" wrote in message
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Had a side-by-side with similar issues. Relay eventually burnt up.
Replaced this part which is attached to the compressor. Easy to replace.
Fixed it fine. Hope yours works out.

This is the part I needed but it turned out the local appliance parts
store had it just as well.

http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDeta...4387835/586449

Go to web site to lookup part for your unit.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in
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The OP may or may not have the skills to install such a kit. In any
case, the kit you showed appears to be specific to certain models
only. Sixty bucks or so with shipping, I'd dare to guess. Cheaper
than a service guy..... if you're totally sure you can do the part
change out. It's not really something you can learn by doing. Need to
watch others first.


I'm no frig fixer. I never saw anybody do it.

- Noise and burning smell coming from under frig. Some evidence of some kind should be visable.
- Known: All that stuff is located under cardbaord panel at back bottom of frig.
- Ahhh! Melted thingy on side of compressor. Has mounting screws. Has terminal connectors. Must be meant to be replaced.
- How much for part vs another frig. Lookup part. $40 vs hundreds. Worth a shot? To me, yes.
- Went for it.
- Sometimes things just work out.

On Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:56:18 -0800 (PST), Davej
wrote:

Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

It "could" be the starter / capacitor. I don't know

My Frigidaire upright freezer was trying to start. It lives in the
garage, one morning I smelled burning like plastic, rubber. You could
here the freezer trying to start and could hear the sound of
"sizzling".

It cost me $50 to fix it, but finding the problem was obvious to me.

Look for burnt parts that have a weak connection....

Oren wrote in news:4nv4f7hdjk5a2eo6jh08c6lfsb2taogljq@
4ax.com:

On Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:56:18 -0800 (PST), Davej
wrote:

Frigidaire about ten years old. Compressor sounds fine once it is
running but increasingly it fails to start and has to timeout and
retry. Is there any chance it could it be the starter capacitor or
something fixable? I have now put it on a timer -- one hour on -- one
hour off -- to reduce the number of times it tries to start. Thanks.

It "could" be the starter / capacitor. I don't know

My Frigidaire upright freezer was trying to start. It lives in the
garage, one morning I smelled burning like plastic, rubber. You could
here the freezer trying to start and could hear the sound of
"sizzling".

EXACTLY my case only it was in the kitchen. Did it just as I was going to
bed. Gave an eyes up and "Thank you" for that one.


It cost me $50 to fix it, but finding the problem was obvious to me.

Look for burnt parts that have a weak connection....

You should try real prayers, they do wonders. I can introduce you to some
nice young men who can show you how.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

"Red Green" wrote in message
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My Frigidaire upright freezer was trying to start. It lives in the
garage, one morning I smelled burning like plastic, rubber. You could
here the freezer trying to start and could hear the sound of
"sizzling".

EXACTLY my case only it was in the kitchen. Did it just as I was going to
bed. Gave an eyes up and "Thank you" for that one.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in
news
You should try real prayers, they do wonders. I can introduce you to
some nice young men who can show you how.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.

"Red Green" wrote in message
...


My Frigidaire upright freezer was trying to start. It lives in the
garage, one morning I smelled burning like plastic, rubber. You
could here the freezer trying to start and could hear the sound of
"sizzling".

EXACTLY my case only it was in the kitchen. Did it just as I was going
to bed. Gave an eyes up and "Thank you" for that one.





You should try real prayers

You don't think [insert whatever here] might just appreciate plain old
recognition and sincere thank you? You know, vs the everyday groveling
from bull****ters.


I can introduce you to some nice young men

I ain't into that crap.