This is a full guide for troubleshooting a nonworking refrigerator compressor. I go over the internal wiring of the compressor, how to use a multimeter to determine if the wiring is good and how to bypass the relay to jumpstart your compressor.

See Part 2 to learn how to recharge the refrigerant:    • How to Recharge a Refrigerator Compre...  


**** Timestamps ****
00:00 Intro
01:34 Compressor, Relay and Condenser Overview
02:54 Compressor Datasheet
03:43 Explanation of Compressor Windings
06:26 Remove Relay
07:14 Test Windings with Multimeter
09:26 Modify Extension Cord to Power Compressor
12:35 Connect Extension Cord to Compressor and AC Power
14:21 Baseline Temperature Reading
14:37 Jumpstart Compressor
15:21 Discussion of Relay Overcurrent Protection
17:16 Check to See if Fridge is Cooling


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