How to Test & Replace the Compressor Capacitor in a Refrigerator | Repair & Replace

Failed start or run capacitor? In this episode of Repair & Replace, Vance shows to troubleshoot and test the compressor capacitor with a multimeter. If the refrigerator compressor is not starting, it could be a problem with the start or run capacitor. If the compressor is faulty, then the refrigerator will not start and will not cool properly.
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This applies to Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Maytag, LG, General Electric, and Samsung refrigerators.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 How it Works
03:06 What You'll Need
03:14 Model Lookup
03:34 Getting Started
04:33 Start Component Removal
05:53 Capacitor Testing
06:43 Start Component Replacement
07:33 Finishing Up
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[@kamalzellag2814]

This is one of the excellent videos on youtube for such type of maintenance.
It is clear, well structured and informative.
Thank you for putting the effort and time in this video.

[@AmreSupply]

You're welcome, we're just happy to share some good information! If you're curious we have an entire playlist of refrigerator repair videos, (with another 50 videos on the way) czcams.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBxXf2GEiSiunxAlN3ENxXGq.html

[@Tagowen4]

Hello there,
I have this Bloomberg built in freezer which is not cooling at all. The evaporator fan is running but no cooling in the evaporator. I could not access the compressor to verify if it’s running. Are you able to help and provide me how to access the compressor of a Bloomberg built in freezer, model #: BRFB1050FFBI

[@MA-lm1ql]

So this fridge has two capacitors?
The cylinder type and then one attached to the start relay?

[@AmreSupply]

Thanks for watching. These are 2 different models to show the variation of how capacitors are mounted and wired. At 5:29 "in other models" is mentioned to help highlight this.
There might be some models with both start and run capacitor but this are not as common. Run capacitors are more common in general.

[@chrismcclain6518]

@@AmreSupplyI think what we’re both seeing is at 5:18 he states he’s grabbing the start relay and capacitor with an obvious capacitor attached to the relay (this is the same model with the cylinder capacitor in the back) Is the cylinder capacitor the start capacitor then?
I’m having a tough time differentiating between start and run capacitors. Are there any physical attributes or where they’re located/not located that you can use to consistently tell them apart? Any explanation would be appreciated, thanks!

[@chrismcclain6518]

@@AmreSupplyYou have excellent videos by the way. I’ve since subscribed and wish the business well! 👍

[@AmreSupply]

@@chrismcclain6518 At 5:18 there is a single cylinder run capacitor for that Frigidaire model. At 5:29 there is a mount on rectangular run capacitor on the Whirlpool model.
If a model has a start and run cap they will likely be close together and obvious.
For some older models that have a start capacitor, these will likely be cylindrical, and will generally be larger. You can also know if it is a start capacitor based on where on the relay the wires are connected. See the example at 2:38 for more detail.

[@AmreSupply]

@@chrismcclain6518 Thank you, we're just happy to share some good info! These videos take a lot of effort to produce but we feel it's worth it in the end!