A relay is just an electronic switch. They use low voltage to control a higher voltage circuit. The terminals are unusually identified somewhere on the body of the relay, they are also marked n/o or n/c meaning normally open and normally closed. If testing n/o pairs set set VOM to resistance or use a circuit tester you should get no circuit. If testing n/c you should get a circuit. Many types mostly automotive ones you can remove the cover of the relay as well. Which makes it easier to test since you can just close the contacts by simply pushing them together.You usually test them in pairs as per the schematic on the cover. Capacitor testing is a bit more tricky, depending on the type and are best tested out of a circuit. For electrolytic caps, set your VOM to resistance (unless you have a capacitance testing meter, most VOM's don't have one) touch pos lead to pos lead of cap, and neg lead to neg lead of cap, watch the meter, you should see values changing on the meter. Then reverse the leads on the cap, you should see the values changing again and drop to zero then stay there.Also check between the cap housing and each lead to make sure the cap is not shorted.
The below applies if the components are NOT connected to anything else That is NOT in circuit and 'live'
1) A relay will have a coil and contacts, Use an ohmeter (multimeter / circuit tester) across the relay COIL to find out its resistance. The CONTACTS will show a short circuit or disconnection across the terminals according to the type of contacts (make or break).
2) You can't easily test a capacitor except it will show a disconnection (infinity) if you try to measure its resistance with the above meter.
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The capacitor would need to be checke when not connected to power. There may be another reason for the capacitor and relay heating. For example the motor winding are breaking down or the wiring to the compressor is incorrect. below is a photo of where to locate the model number of your refrigerator. I will help you if you like, Thanks, Sea Breeze
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Do not go with the 3 in 1 start kit ! This is only a temporary " fix " . The part number you need , is 61006186 . This is the direct replacement , for the overload / relay , on your refrig .
SOURCE: I just replaced the start relay (start device) on
Leave the capacitor on and don't worry about the cover. The capacitor really helps the compressor to not use as much electricity, thus saving energy.
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Hi!
A relay starts the compressor with a higher voltage and then quickly kicks out
It does a lot of clicking (trying to start over and over again)
If thats what is happening with yours
Its best for a tech to replace The relay but you can do it
Take your model number to your Local Appliance parts store they will have a diagram
showing you how to install the relay. Its called a hard start relay
I use part no ERP410 POWER START RELAY, CAPACITOR AND OVERLOAD all in one. (110 v)
If you still have trouble Go Here:
http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html
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Its possible to be the relay, but if you have access to an amp meter I would see what the rating for your compressor is, it will be on a tag on the compressor, and see if its drawing too much or too little. That way you know if the compressor is bad. I've seen too many times on that particular brand techs change the relay just have the compressor fail two weeks later.
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