Got a frigidaire side by side -- Model # FRS26H5ASB5. Seems like everything is running O.K. (lights on, interior fan blowing on frig side, cooling fan working, water dispensing, coils clean, ). But there is a buzzing sound every 2-3 min. that lasts for 5 seconds. Both freezer and frig are "cool" but not cold enough -- ice slowly melting, etc... Not sure if it is a condensor problem or defrost control failure -- any ideas?
That sounds like the start relay is buzzing. Unplug and lets check the compressor to see how hot and if too hot to hold your hand on the top of compressor we need to leave it unplugged until we find out if the start relay, start capacitor, overload or if the condenser fan stops after running a short while. Sea Breeze
We will need to check the compressor before buying any parts and eliminate the condenser fan motor. I have seen them run for a few hours get hot and stop causing the same symptons as your. Here is what you need to do.
HOW TO CHECK A COMPRESSOR
Unplug the refrigerator and remove the back panel that covers the compressor. There should be 3 wires going inside the cover of the compressor. Mark all 3 and mark their location so if compressor is OK you can put them back in same order. The plastic cover may snap on and you may need to squeeze the sides to unlock the cover and sometimes there is a metal clip holding the cover in place. Remove the cover. May look hard but it's simple. There will be three connections under the cover and 2 will go through the start relay. Unplug them leaving the three prongs exposed. They may be marked R =Run, S=Start and C=Common. Set your meter on continuity and then begin by testing 2 at a time until you have checked S to R and R to C an C to S and S to R again. You should get a reading all the way around. If no reading between any of the pairs as you go around you should get no reading between any two the compressor has an open winding and is defective.
Then if it passes that test then touch one probe to R and the other to the copper pipes or clean metal on outside of compressor, then S to metal outside and C to metal outside. If you get a reading this way even just a little. The compressor is a burnout. Then let me know what you find.If you have more questions or need help feel free to let me know, Thanks, Sea Breeze 864-812-1887
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Marc, You also click on Sea Breeze Tips, and the part you need is on that page. Also the very bottom of that page has about 10 Frigidaire service manuals, Thanks, Sea Breeze
Thanks, For The Rate! Sea Breeze
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