FridgeDontRun
Premium Member
- Model Number
- EHT201ZKNR5
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- More than 10 years
Hello,
I have an old Whirlpool fridge (Model: EHT201ZKNR5) that recently stopped getting cold. The compressor runs for a few minutes then turns off (along with the compressor fan). I thought it might be an issue with the thermostat, but it happens even if I bypass the thermostat.
I took out the relay/overload and the relay does make a noise when I shake it. If I test the resistance across the two terminals I get a variable resistance (it is not stable). It varies a lot, even shows "OL" on the DMM, when I shake it.
I am a complete beginner, just learned a few things through YouTube, but I have more questions that I can't find the answers to such as:
I'm attaching some pictures below to hopefully help see what I've got and what I'm trying to do:
Fridge label:

Relay/overload next to compressor:

Side of relay:

Side of overload:

Me testing relay:

I have an old Whirlpool fridge (Model: EHT201ZKNR5) that recently stopped getting cold. The compressor runs for a few minutes then turns off (along with the compressor fan). I thought it might be an issue with the thermostat, but it happens even if I bypass the thermostat.
I took out the relay/overload and the relay does make a noise when I shake it. If I test the resistance across the two terminals I get a variable resistance (it is not stable). It varies a lot, even shows "OL" on the DMM, when I shake it.
I am a complete beginner, just learned a few things through YouTube, but I have more questions that I can't find the answers to such as:
- Am I testing this relay correctly with the DMM? Is noise while shaking this type of relay a sign that it is bad?
- What do I do if this part is discontinued?
I'm attaching some pictures below to hopefully help see what I've got and what I'm trying to do:
Fridge label:

Relay/overload next to compressor:

Side of relay:

Side of overload:

Me testing relay:
