Thread: Kenmore 59652672200 fails again after changing start relay

I forgot to clearly mention that the fridge stopped cooling again.

Hi Ted,

Yes, its your compressor thats shot. No, a hard start kit wouldn't do any good.

It would cost about $400-$500 to have a new compressor installed. So with the age of it, it would be advisable to buy a new refrigerator.

Jake

Thank you for your reply. That's what I thought. i checked for a new compressor. the cost is about 300 dollars. i'll try to find a tech of craigslist to see if they can swap it for cheap.
This is a 1000$ + fridge. I would hate to waste it. such a shame that it died so fast.
Thank you very much.

I'd be careful hiring someone from Craigslist, changing a compressor can only be done correctly by a highly skilled licensed refrigerant tech.

Hate to see you get ripped off $200-$300 for labor if something goes wrong and the craigslist guy disappears after hes done installing it.

Jake

Well, I don't encourage the use of these BUT, your ohm readings sound as though the winding resistance is within normal operating specs. You could probably get away with using one, but I'd be shopping. The hard start just gives the compressor a boost upon start up. I personally will only place one on IF the customer has a refrigerator they are planning on repairing, and only to get them through for a week or so. They are ONLY a band-aid for an imminent catastrophic failure. Best of luck.

As for Jake's advice about craig's list. Do not buy an appliance there. I have many horror stories from my customers in the field. In fact, just yesterday I had a customer buy a laundry center for $75 and the dryer wouldn't heat. The gas valve was failed and the part cost $173. Obviously, they were unhappy.

Originally Posted by jmshaffer

You could probably get away with using one, but I'd be

An update:
I ended up using a hard start kit after the original capacitor replacement didn't work. I wonder if the original capacitor (15 micro farads) is strong enough.
anyways it has been a couple months, and it is still going with the hard start kit. I figured if the compressor is dead and needs replacing, might as well kill it all the way till i finish school and get a job .
Thank you guys. This forum is a wealth of info.

Yes, if the hard start kit makes it work for awhile thats fine.

But if you wake up one morning and its warm in your refrigerator, you will know its over, but hope you have a job when that happens.

Jake