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    Defective Overload Protector

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    The document discusses a defective overload protector in a refrigerator or freezer. It notes that the overload protector is located near the compressor motor and is designed to protect the motor from damage. It then provides three symptoms of a defective overload protector: 1) rising temperatures inside the refrigerator or freezer as the compressor fails to start, 2) an audible clicking sound as the overload protector unsuccessfully tries to start the compressor at intervals, and 3) a rattling sound if the disconnected overload protector is shaken, indicating the part needs replacement.

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    Defective Overload Protector

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    The document discusses a defective overload protector in a refrigerator or freezer. It notes that the overload protector is located near the compressor motor and is designed to protect the motor from damage. It then provides three symptoms of a defective overload protector: 1) rising temperatures inside the refrigerator or freezer as the compressor fails to start, 2) an audible clicking sound as the overload protector unsuccessfully tries to start the compressor at intervals, and 3) a rattling sound if the disconnected overload protector is shaken, indicating the part needs replacement.

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    The document discusses a defective overload protector in a refrigerator or freezer. It notes that the overload protector is located near the compressor motor and is designed to protect the motor from damage. It then provides three symptoms of a defective overload protector: 1) rising temperatures inside the refrigerator or freezer as the compressor fails to start, 2) an audible clicking sound as the overload protector unsuccessfully tries to start the compressor at intervals, and 3) a rattling sound if the disconnected overload protector is shaken, indicating the part needs replacement.

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    Defective Overload Protector

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    roronoa zoro
    The document discusses a defective overload protector in a refrigerator or freezer. It notes that the overload protector is located near the compressor motor and is designed to protect the motor from damage. It then provides three symptoms of a defective overload protector: 1) rising temperatures inside the refrigerator or freezer as the compressor fails to start, 2) an audible clicking sound as the overload protector unsuccessfully tries to start the compressor at intervals, and 3) a rattling sound if the disconnected overload protector is shaken, indicating the part needs replacement.

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    DEFECTIVE OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

    The overload protector is designed to protect the compressor motor from damage. The location
    of the overload protector is with the start relay on or near the compressor. The compressor is
    found at the lower rear of the freezer, with the exception of the high-end, built in style
    refrigerator-freezers on which the compressor is usually on top.

    Before testing the compressor motor, unplug the freezer to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
    Also, if the compressor uses a capacitor, it may contain a lethal electrical charge. Do not touch
    the terminals until you have discharged the capacitor.

    SYMPTOMS OF DEFECTIVE OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

    - Temperature Rising

    The most obvious sign that your start relay isn't working is the lack of cooling caused
    when the compressor never starts up. You can usually hear the intermittent humming of the
    compressor throughout the day. If this sound never happens and the temperature inside the
    fresh food compartment and the freezer begins to rise, then there is a good chance the start
    relay isn't functioning properly.

    - Clicking

    Each time the start relay kicks the compressor on, there is an audible click. This click
    happens whether the compressor actually comes on or not. If the compressor does not come
    on when the start relay tries to start, then the start relay will try again in a short time. This is
    usually in intervals of two to five minutes. This repeated clicking is a likely signal that the
    start relay has failed and needs to be replaced.

    - Rattle Test

    A physical test of the start relay can be the most effective way to determine whether it's
    working or not. The start relay is located inside the same compartment with the compressor
    and is plugged into the back of the main device. Disconnect the power to the refrigerator and
    open up the compartment. Unplug the start relay from the compressor and give it a shake. If
    you can hear rattling on the inside of the start relay, then the part is bad and will have to be
    replaced. If it's not rattling and appears to be in good condition, you may have a problem
    with the actual compressor. Compressor repairs are far more serious and expensive.

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