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Posted by Speedy Jim on February 2, 2007, 11:16 pm
tnom@mucks.net wrote:
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> On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 22:38:13 -0500, tnom@mucks.net wrote:
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>>> Hmmm 30 years. I believe GE used their "uni-bearing" cond motor.
>>>The single bearing has probably gone oval-shape.
>>>Dig out the model number, but this shows some common parts:
>>>http://www.appliancepartspros.com/accessories.aspx?cat=173
>>>You could put a meter across the motor just to verify that
>>>it is getting power when it stops spinning.
>>I have checked the temperature of the refrigerator now. It is to warm
>>also. I believe the separate cooling fan for the compressor shuts down
>>because the compressor is froze up and over current. Not having to
>>delve into a refrigerators working before this can only be a guess.
>>Maybe some one on this group can confirm whether the cooling fan runs
>>during the same time periods as the compressor. If so I may be off to
>>Lowe's to get another thirty year refrigerator.
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> More bad news if I am understanding the circuit. A bi-metal over
> current device clicks off when the fan shuts down. This thimble sized
> device is in series with the compressor and fan. If I unhook one leg
> of the compressor the over current device will not trip and the fan
> continues to run.
Ah. You are probably right then that it's a compressor failure.
That's the starting relay for the compressor.
Too bad.
Jim
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> 1979 GE side by side Ref/Freez combo. I removed the frozen goods
> and put them outside. I new there was a reason for this cold weather.
>
> I had this problem once before and the drain in the freezer was frozen
> and plugged. That is not the case now.
>
> What I have noticed is the fan that is positioned to blow on the
> compressor comes on from time to time but shuts down after only
> running for about five seconds. I believe this symptom is related to
> the problem I am having.
>
> The refrigerator seems to be fine but I haven't put a thermometer
> in it yet to confirm this. The unit seems to be fairly clean from dust
> in the coils and the drip pan is dry.
>
> Help. Any pointers to what the problem may be?