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Edward Siu Posted on Oct 07, 2019

I have a side by side fridge PSHF6RGX. It is not getting any cold air and the compressor is not on. The digital panel is flashing 0 and I cannot set the temperature on either side.

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Generally the thermostat if the compressor not running...Does it make a pinging noise because that`s the compressor overload protector

Testimonial: "Yes, it does make a periodic clicking sound. It sounds like from some relay from the back of the unit."

  • Oliver De Figueiredo Oct 09, 2019

    The relay switches between the start and the run windings of the compressor,the overload protecter consists of a heating element placed upon a bimetallic switch...if the compressor takes too much current..the heater heats the bimetallic switch and it opens..thus breaking the circuit

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2008

SOURCE: AEG Santo Fridge 3774-6KA

Check the damper between the fridge and freezer. It may be broken or frozen open. If this happens and you have a water reservoir in the fridge then it could freeze and crack - leak and then flood your house... Shut off the water supply until you get the problem fixed.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2008

SOURCE: Frigidaire Sid eby Side

sounds like a "performance problem" try pressing and holding the reset button for 3 seconds.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 28, 2008

SOURCE: GE Profile fresh food getting TOO cold

Faulty air damper is the usual cause , or possible sensor fault

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2008

SOURCE: samsung side by side

you can reset the fridge by pushing "Power Freeze" and "Power cool" at the same time

it worked with my fridge Samsung RS21DAMS which stopped after a power cut and was also flashing at the digit of the fridge temp display

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Alan Conner

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: Frigidaire side by side - fridge side temp too low

It sounds as though your thermostat is not cycling your compressor off causing it to run until the point of freezing. If you sit and listen, you will hear it hum. If it never stops humming, 9 times out of 10, the power outage shorted your thermostat.

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