Fridge/freezer has been in storage for 8 months. Turned it on but it didn't work. The internal light and the additonal light for use when external temperature are less than 18C both work. Even with temp control at max (ie min temp) it still doesn't work. I suspect the thermostat but can you confirm? Additionally, where is the thermostat so I can replace it myself if that is indeed the problem?
Thanks. David McDonnell
Hi David and welcfome to FixYa. I am Kelly There are a few things to try before you go replacing parts.
1. after the unit has sat with no power for about 30 minutes plug the unit in and listen for an attempted sart on the compressor. An attempted start will only last for approximately 40 seconds. During that attempted start listen to see if you actually hear the compressor turning. If you hear it turning and it again shuts off wait another 30 minutes and try it again. (On a unit that has been in storage for more than 6 months it can take a few attempts to get it going.) If it just hums and does not move then your compressor is locked and as it attempts to start you will notice a slight dimming of the house lights. Don't give up on it right away... do about 4 cycles of the plug it in.. listen for the 40 seconds then the CLICK of the compressor thermal overload switch. If your not hearing a CLICK after 40 seconds or so then there can be a compressor PTC relay / thermal overload (KliXon) problem or the possibility that the run capacitor has failed. After all of these have been checked out then you start looking at controls and power. Give it a few more tries to see if it takes off. If it does not then just repsond here and someone will help you.
Thanks for using FixYa,
Kelly
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