compressor or relay?

[saintmaniac]

I picked up this old refrigerator from a friend. I am turning it into a keg cooler. She told me the fan was out?? I cleaned the coils real good and plugged it in.

Both fans work, lights work....

The compressor is not coming on. Nothing, no clicks, just dead. How do I know if the compressor is shot or if the relay piece that starts it is out? The fridge is about 17 years old and I do not want to start throwing money at it.

Thanks!!

 

[Jake]

You would need to pull off the compressor start relay/overload and use a volt meter to test for 120 volts at the compressor start relay/overload.

Or ohm it with an ohm meter for continuity with the refrigerator unplugged.

Jake

 

[saintmaniac]

what is that part number and a pic if you have it?

Thanks!

 

[saintmaniac]

model # is KSRB25Q

Here is what I found so far...Not sure which one I would need?? Like I stated earlier..It gets power and the fans run, but compressor does not run.

http://www.repairclinic.com/Appliance-Parts?s=t-ksrb25q+relay-==c216

 

[Jake]

Hi,

I would need the complete model#, the model# tag is located inside the refrigerator section on the upper walls or ceiling.

These are the results I get:
KSRB25QABL00
KSRB25QABL01
KSRB25QABL10
KSRB25QABL11
KSRB25QDBL00
KSRB25QDBL01
KSRB25QDBL02
KSRB25QFBL00
KSRB25QFSS00
KSRB25QGBL00
KSRB25QGBL01
KSRB25QGSS00
KSRB25QGSS01
KSRB25QWAL02
KSRB25QWWH02
KSRB25QXAL00
KSRB25QXAL10
KSRB25QXBL10
KSRB25QXBL11
KSRB25QXWH00
KSRB25QXWH10

Jake

 

[saintmaniac]

KSRB25QXWH00

Thanks!!

 

[Jake]

Thanks,

Here's the compressor start relay for your model you can order:
Manufacturer's Number: 819160

819160

Jake