This was some of the hardest stuff I've ever done. Took me an hour and 20 minutes to replace this stupid thing. Thanks for the help, without you I wouldn't have been able to know what to do, but this was not easy.
I can hear my LG LFXS30766D compressor starts, it run very smooth but it it not getting cold - in the freezer. Is that something related to the START RELAY ?
I have an LG2897ST model fridge and the part on my compressor looks totally different. There are three prongs on the compressor and the three wires coming off the relay can't be removed. I can't seem to locate the part anywhere.
A few weeks ago, I noticed it had defrosted. There was no sound of the compressor running. I looked this problem up and a number of results suggested replacing the start relay and / or overload. I ordered replacement parts, and they have now arrived, however I have misplaced the photograph I took of the original wiring. The start relay is a 3 pin relay Could someone please advise on how this should be wired? The brown and blue pair of wires both came from what looks like a capacitor box. The blue and white wires appear to come from what I believe to be a thermostat box, which is then connected to the mains.
I have an old freezer, the compressor has 3 prongs, I can't seem to find a relay with 3 holes. I don't know the freezer name brand, the plate with the name is missing. Do you know where I can find a relay with 3 holes?
If the wires are marked on the old relay as (yellow - unmarked) and (white #2). How do we find which port to put the wires into the new one marked L and N
What about the two cables going to the compressor having power apart from the earth cable this is inthe LG french door fridge.thus the compressor not starting
My lfds22520s has error code 22 on the led display no LCD on the front. The LED on the board blinks 3 times and the compressor doesn't come on. The only connection on the compressor is a red, blue, and black connector. I was unable to find a starter relay.
No I haven't, it was working fine until yesterday. I tested the 3 wires on the plug that is on the compressor and 2 are around 6ov AC. I've looked around the area and found nothing that looks like what is in your video. the temp in both freezer and refrigerator are 60 degrees. I have yet to find a diagram of the unit. I had a chest freezer do this and it had a relay of which I replaced and it works fine now. @@appliancepartspros
I found a service manual and the 22 is a status code on the front display. The unit powers up and the fan works but the compressor doesn't I wonder if it is the main board.@@appliancepartspros
Great video Matt!! Does the overload come out the same way (that is the one directly below the start relay). I ordered both just in case. It looks like it too just comes right out after I disconnect the wires. Is that correct? Thank-you!
We offer free technical advice and diagnosis on things that aren't covered in our videos, so we'll be glad to advise you on that. We’re available 7 days a week at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/
Is the a way to ohms test the star relay to make sure it's good? Also is there a way to test the overlaid as well? The relay is 15 buck and over load over 50 buck, which is more likely to be bad ? Cause compressor to not start? Ty
The relay is likely the culprit, overload protector is probably ok. Many manufacturers box them into one unit, if your really handy you could break open the relay/overload protector and take the overload out so it can be reused with a lower cost relay only unit.
We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx
We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx
I cracked that tab off our cover and that cover still wouldn't release. Read, on a website, where this appliance tech just said to place a large screwdriver in between the cover and compressor and pry it off but just be careful. That worked for me. Don't know who designed that cover but they didn't do a good job.
There seem to be a number of repairs to make the compressor start working again. How does someone trouble shoot to determine what needs to be replaced to get the compressor started running again and the unit to start cooling. I have an old Imperial Heavy Duty Commercial upright freezer that just quit freezing and suspect a compressor start problem. Can you help?
+Joe Anderson I would suggest posting the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem. It is going to be a lot of info more than I can do here. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
I really need your help please! I'm on disability and can't absorb a $500 repair. My LG French doors/bottom fridge began to lose temp a few days ago, in the past it would freeze over if we didn't close the door fully. Now the whole thing is room temp, but both fans work, I cleaned the filthy coils and the compressor is running with normal quiet hum, is there any reason to even check the PTC if my compressor is running (it's warm to the touch, but no cold air coming into the cabin). I have had it 100% defrosted for 2 days, so no issue there. It only shuts off when I open the fridge doors if that helps. Could the thermistor be an issue? Please advise, I am very handy ..oh, and I see no visual damage on the main panel, no blown capacitors etc Thanks so much
@@joshuaharrell3920 Mine was the worst possible outcome, (bad compressor) but some 411, if your fridge isnt very old, you will be surprised that companies like LG honored my warranty well past expiration and covered a new compressor 2) With fridges, like cars, don't throw good money at bad, if it's really old, do not pay for a new compressor unless its a pricey model, I bought a new LG for our 2nd garage fridge for $750 from one of those no-name appliance warehouses that is $1500+ at home depot, they delivered for free and took our old fridge away sparing us another expense. I've learned a ton about fridges the last 2 years, hit me up if you like
@@joshuaharrell3920 A new compressor plus labor out of pocket would have cost nearly the price I paid for a new fridge, so it's only worth fixing a $2000-$3000 model in good shape
Once you get the cover off most relays are just pushed onto the compressor pins. Without knowing what you have, I would suggest posting the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
I see that you've commented on another of our refrigerator repair videos, Miguel. Without knowing which part you are installing and the model number of your refrigerator it would be difficult for us to give you any information about where the wires go. You can look here on our website to help you find the model number: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx Then you can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We’re here to help 7 days a week.
We offer free technical advice and diagnosis on things that aren't covered in our videos, so we'll be glad to advise you on that. We’re available 7 days a week at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/
It is a device that jump-starts the compressor inside the refrigerator. If the start relay is burned out, then the compressor may not work and the unit won't cool. If the refrigerator is warming up and making some strange clicking noise, this may be an indication of a damaged relay.
This was some of the hardest stuff I've ever done. Took me an hour and 20 minutes to replace this stupid thing. Thanks for the help, without you I wouldn't have been able to know what to do, but this was not easy.
Thanks bud I took em out waiting for the parts and forgot what wire went where.. you the man
Black wire on the bottom relay. If you have a red wire it goes on the prong above the blue one. Mine had 5 wires, red, blue, pink, black and ground.
Thank you for the video. Helped a lot !
Best Demonstration
Flsc238ds6. Where is the run capacitor? I don't see one like you used in this repair
Video. Also where is the timer? Thanks
I can hear my LG LFXS30766D compressor starts, it run very smooth but it it not getting cold - in the freezer. Is that something related to the START RELAY ?
I have an LG2897ST model fridge and the part on my compressor looks totally different. There are three prongs on the compressor and the three wires coming off the relay can't be removed. I can't seem to locate the part anywhere.
A few weeks ago, I noticed it had defrosted. There was no sound of the compressor running. I looked this problem up and a number of results suggested replacing the start relay and / or overload.
I ordered replacement parts, and they have now arrived, however I have misplaced the photograph I took of the original wiring.
The start relay is a 3 pin relay
Could someone please advise on how this should be wired?
The brown and blue pair of wires both came from what looks like a capacitor box. The blue and white wires appear to come from what I believe to be a thermostat box, which is then connected to the mains.
I have an old freezer, the compressor has 3 prongs, I can't seem to find a relay with 3 holes. I don't know the freezer name brand, the plate with the name is missing. Do you know where I can find a relay with 3 holes?
If I wanted to reverse the polarity so that the unit heats instead of cools would I be able to do that?
If the wires are marked on the old relay as (yellow - unmarked) and (white #2). How do we find which port to put the wires into the new one marked L and N
mine had only two wires one on relay and one to overload protector. orange wire and blk. forgot which goes where? help?
Great video. Lots of detail. Excellent.
What about the two cables going to the compressor having power apart from the earth cable this is inthe LG french door fridge.thus the compressor not starting
My lfds22520s has error code 22 on the led display no LCD on the front. The LED on the board blinks 3 times and the compressor doesn't come on. The only connection on the compressor is a red, blue, and black connector. I was unable to find a starter relay.
Have you recently had any type of power outage?
No I haven't, it was working fine until yesterday. I tested the 3 wires on the plug that is on the compressor and 2 are around 6ov AC. I've looked around the area and found nothing that looks like what is in your video. the temp in both freezer and refrigerator are 60 degrees. I have yet to find a diagram of the unit. I had a chest freezer do this and it had a relay of which I replaced and it works fine now. @@appliancepartspros
I found a service manual and the 22 is a status code on the front display. The unit powers up and the fan works but the compressor doesn't I wonder if it is the main board.@@appliancepartspros
What is that connection above the relay you took out called?
Great video Matt!! Does the overload come out the same way (that is the one directly below the start relay). I ordered both just in case. It looks like it too just comes right out after I disconnect the wires. Is that correct? Thank-you!
The overload is usually mounted on the 3rd pin and should just pull off.
Trying to install the 3 1 supco relay but dont know which 2 wires connect with the 2 power leads from the new relay. Would you happen to know? Thanks
We offer free technical advice and diagnosis on things that aren't covered in our videos, so we'll be glad to advise you on that. We’re available 7 days a week at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/
Is the a way to ohms test the star relay to make sure it's good? Also is there a way to test the overlaid as well? The relay is 15 buck and over load over 50 buck, which is more likely to be bad ? Cause compressor to not start? Ty
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The relay is likely the culprit, overload protector is probably ok. Many manufacturers box them into one unit, if your really handy you could break open the relay/overload protector and take the overload out so it can be reused with a lower cost relay only unit.
My fridge is doing a clicking sound do I replace the overload and the starter?, thanks in advance....
We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx
the clicking sound means the overload is working, you need to replace the start relay only
There's no start relay on my compressor just a thermistor on the LG fridge, that was replaced and I'm still getting a 22 error code
Realy overload new fixed but compressor not working why
Hello, my friend, I want to connect the Overlode and Relay for fridge GR-B612YC Please help me send me a picture or video link Thanks
Thanks for the nice video.
How the hell do you get the cover off the relay without the screw. I'm about to break the thing.
We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx
I cracked that tab off our cover and that cover still wouldn't release. Read, on a website, where this appliance tech just said to place a large screwdriver in between the cover and compressor and pry it off but just be careful. That worked for me. Don't know who designed that cover but they didn't do a good job.
I'm 6 years late but in case someone else sees this, push it down and then out.
There seem to be a number of repairs to make the compressor start working again. How does someone trouble shoot to determine what needs to be replaced to get the compressor started running again and the unit to start cooling. I have an old Imperial Heavy Duty Commercial upright freezer that just quit freezing and suspect a compressor start problem. Can you help?
+Joe Anderson I would suggest posting the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem. It is going to be a lot of info more than I can do here. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
That was badass! Thanks!
is lmxs3077s/03 model# same assembly?
Anyone know the name of that plastic sorta stem plug that’s on the pink/green wire that hooks to starter relay? On 3:38, Thanks!
The black part is the relay and the white part, behind it, is the overload.
How to identify which wire goes where if i messed it or forgot which wire is connected to which point of relay,, pls reply
Thanks
If your unit looks like the one in the video, you should be able to reconnect them the same way Matt does at 3:35.
AppliancePartsPros thank you
You're welcome!
I really need your help please! I'm on disability and can't absorb a $500 repair. My LG French doors/bottom fridge began to lose temp a few days ago, in the past it would freeze over if we didn't close the door fully. Now the whole thing is room temp, but both fans work, I cleaned the filthy coils and the compressor is running with normal quiet hum, is there any reason to even check the PTC if my compressor is running (it's warm to the touch, but no cold air coming into the cabin). I have had it 100% defrosted for 2 days, so no issue there. It only shuts off when I open the fridge doors if that helps. Could the thermistor be an issue? Please advise, I am very handy ..oh, and I see no visual damage on the main panel, no blown capacitors etc Thanks so much
you ever find a resolve for this? mine doing same exact thing
@@joshuaharrell3920 Mine was the worst possible outcome, (bad compressor) but some 411, if your fridge isnt very old, you will be surprised that companies like LG honored my
warranty well past expiration and covered a new compressor 2) With fridges, like cars, don't throw good money at bad, if it's really old, do not pay for a new compressor unless its
a pricey model, I bought a new LG for our 2nd garage fridge for $750 from one of those no-name appliance warehouses that is $1500+ at home depot, they delivered for free and took our old fridge away sparing us another expense. I've learned a ton about fridges the last 2 years, hit me up if you like
@@joshuaharrell3920 A new compressor plus labor out of pocket would have cost nearly the price I paid for a new fridge, so it's only worth fixing a $2000-$3000 model in good shape
How would I remove a relay that does not have a screw holding it to the compressor?
Once you get the cover off most relays are just pushed onto the compressor pins. Without knowing what you have, I would suggest posting the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
AppliancePartsPros how do i even take cover OFF if i dont have screw??
my have 2 blues and 1 Brown i forget the way the go help please
I see that you've commented on another of our refrigerator repair videos, Miguel. Without knowing which part you are installing and the model number of your refrigerator it would be difficult for us to give you any information about where the wires go. You can look here on our website to help you find the model number: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx Then you can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We’re here to help 7 days a week.
thanks
Glad the video helped you get the refrigerator fixed!
mine has 3 cables going to it not 1, there’s about 8 individual wires...
We offer free technical advice and diagnosis on things that aren't covered in our videos, so we'll be glad to advise you on that. We’re available 7 days a week at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/
Guy came over and replaced mine …$194.00. Seems like a lot for what he did.
why are relays so costly?
What is relay for?
It is a device that jump-starts the compressor inside the refrigerator. If the start relay is burned out, then the compressor may not work and the unit won't cool. If the refrigerator is warming up and making some strange clicking noise, this may be an indication of a damaged relay.
WAY over priced..under $20 all over the place...
Flsc238ds6. Where is the run capacitor? I don't see one like you used in this repair
Video. Also where is the timer? Thanks
Thanks for the video! Helped a lot.