Greenhouses and Gardening

Use of electrical gadgets in a household is on a steady rise and refrigerator has its own place. A refrigerator is primarily used to store the food at a lower temperature so that the same can be used for a longer period without being effected by using the bacteria. Thus, we add on to the savings by using the leftovers, instead of throwing them away.

Whereas, the appliances comforts us most, any small functioning on its part puts the normal functioning of a household totally out of gear. Normal wear and tear can be one of the reasons of this. The compressor plays a prominent role in the operation of the fridge. It compresses the gas inside the machine to bring down its temperature to the desired level.

In case the machine does not cool the items kept in it, its compressor is suspected to be faulty. We should first of all check the availability of power and various electrical controls responsible for supply of power to compressor are in order. This is the primary check that we carry out on a faulty machine.

Check to make sure you temperature control is in the correct position. Inspect the functionality of the freezer fan. Also listen to the sound of the compressor fan that is located at the bottom of the fridge. Ceased fans can be the result of accumulated dirt and debris on the fans. So, clear them properly.

On noticing that the compressor is very frequently producing a clicking sound, see the compressor relay may have gone bad. Check for a dust or carbon deposit on relay contacts. This cuts off the supply and in turn shuts off the compressor.

First, unplug the fridge and test it using a multimeter. Access the bottom of the refrigerator where the compressor is located. The relay is usually located to the right of the compressor in the terminal box.

Compressor basically looks like a bit of coiled copper. Remove it by pulling it out, and check to see if there is any corrosion to the unit. If there is, it will need to be cleaned or replaced.

Use a multimeter to test the relay continuity. Set the meter to X1 and touch the probes to the contact points. The meter should read the infinity symbol. If by all efforts, you fail to repair the compressor, its time to get it repaired from a skilled man.

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