I bought a second hand bar fridge and when i plugged it in i noticed after a few hours it wasn't cooling. The light comes on and the compressor starts. It will run for about 10 minutes and the switch off. I noticed that the compressor get very hot. Do I need to add more gas or is it a problem with the relay switch, it doesn't click or anything when it switches off. Please help!!
Sounds like you might be low on refrigerant (gas). Unless it is 134a, which you can buy in automotive stores, you are going to need a license to buy refrigerant. The simple way to see if you might need gas is by feeling the larger line going into the compressor (probably insulated). It should be cold if your system is working and charged. If you feel the line leaving your condenser, it should be fairly warm. Be careful as the line leaving the compressor can be very hot and burn you and you may have exposed electrical. If the lines do not feel cold and warm as they should you may be low on gas or you may just have a problem with your compressor or another part of the system. If you're not getting the warm-cold differential, it's likely worth just buying a new unit.
SOURCE: Amana bottom frezzer refrigerator
Gazzo, You are on the right track. I've been finding a lot of compressor failures on these Amana's. It's possible that the overload and relay for the compressor failed, but Im more inclined, from what I've seen, that the compressor is the problem. The compressor is covered under warranty, parts and labor for 5 years. I would call for warranty service...Catriver...post back.
SOURCE: After moving fridge (and waiting 36 hours) compressor won't start
You should worry , the 12 amps is a locked rotor on the compressor , it may be the over load relay control on the compressor as well , try replacing the over load start relay first , they are not expensive , if this does not fix it you can try installing a booster like a rco410 but the comp. can not take that abuse for years from the booster. when the comp. is running normal it will draw roughly 1.5 - 3.0 amps.
Phil
SOURCE: clicking, buzzing, compressor too hot, thawed out
Sounds like the compressor is in thermal overload. Let it cool down completely and meter the starting amperage on start to run. The compressor could be seized or it's windings could be shorted to ground (checking the resistance between the windings terminals on the compressor while unplugged will determine this.).
If the freezer is not cooling, then problem
relates to compressor.but still wait more 12 hours and see if it starts
cooling.Basically it takes approx 24 hours to regain its cooling, once its
unplugged for few hours and then plugged in.---------- So once again check
after another 12 hours and see if you notice cooling.But if there is no cooling
then yes its compressor issue.-----------
If freezer will not start cooling, then fridge
will also not start.------------
Click this link below and get more
details:---------
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/08/freezer-taking-too-long-to-cool-or.html
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This will help, thanks.Helpmech
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