Nostalgia electrics kegerator wont get cold. Compressor goes on and turns off after a few seconds.

It's possible that the compressor in your kegerator is shot and will need to be replaced. However, there are a few other things you can check before determining that the compressor is the issue.

1. Check the power supply: Make sure the kegerator is properly plugged in and that the outlet has power.
2. Check the thermostat: Ensure that the thermostat is set to the appropriate temperature. If it is set too high, the compressor will not turn on.
3. Check the compressor overload protector: The overload protector may have tripped, check to see if it is tripped and reset it if necessary.
4. Check the compressor's capacitors: They could be damaged and need replacing.
5. Check the evaporator fan motor: If the evaporator fan motor is not functioning properly, it could cause the compressor not to turn on.
6. Check the 3 in 1 starter: Make sure the 3 in 1 starter is working properly, it could be defective.
7. Check the wiring: Make sure all the wiring is properly connected and not loose.

If you have tried all above steps and the problem persists, it may be best to contact a professional or the manufacturer for further assistance. It could be the compressor, but it's better to confirm that before replacing it, as it's a costly repair.

this indicates that liquid is evaporating in the suction line to the compressor
that indicates that the unit has excessive gas and is not working as well as it should
have the gas checked by a professional refrigeration technician

sounds like the thermostat. can you bypass it (ie connect the two wires together) and make it run all the time? If so, replace the thermostat

If the ambient temperature matches the temperature achieved through refrigeration, why would the refrigerator run? Is your beer cold?

You need a new start device if your compressor is not running/pumping.That is the box on the side of the compressor .If you can put your hand on the compressor to make sure it (compressor) is than you have a Freon leak. The small line copper coming off the compressor should be between 75 & approximately 85 if its not ho you have Freon leak somewhere.

yes sounds like a bad defrost terminator or timer?
not allowing it to go into defrost so compressor runs all the time and it frreezes up

Check to see if any of the compressor electrical items came loose when moving.
I had this happen to a customer and he called someone else in who tried to sell him a new compressor.

Compressor is stuck only way to fix is to replace compressor.

Problem solved...

It can take a very long time to get a keg of beer down in temperature. The heat transfer from a keg is slow due to the lack of air circulation inside the keg. You should also check your condenser coils, make sure they are clean. Door gasket should also be in good repair. Hope this helps.