FRIG. STOPPED WORKING

[64ragtop]

yesterday, we noticed the topfreezer was not keeping the meat frozzen anymore, and we removed everything from the freezer, and I cleaned and vacumed the bottom coils, and blewout all the dust in the bottom of the refrigerator. we plugged it back in, and now nothing is cooling, in the refrigerator,I pulled the back cover and plugged it in. it looks like the fans are working proper, in the freezer and the one by the compressor. but the compressor tank is hot and the fan does not stop running. could this be a relay or is there a way to check something else??? can I please get some help here, thanks I appreciate the help.

Model 106.70102000

[JWWebster]

Check your relay. Remove it from the compressor and give it a shake. If it makes a salt shaker type sound it is bad. if it makes no sound it is bad. If you can feel the floating switch knocking about in there(thunka thunka) then it is probably ok.

[Icehouse]

If you have a multimeter, set it for ohms. Place each lead (black, redinto the "holes" on the relay.
Turn it upside down. It should go from infinity to zero.

[64ragtop]

thanks for the reply, could you show me what this start relay looks? so I know what to check??

[JWWebster]

well this is what a typical relay looks like:

[64ragtop]

thanks for the speedy replies.. well I finally got my start relay, I ordered, I checked it by shaking it and I HEAR NOTHING. does that mean its bad from the dealer, because I installed it and the frig. still does not get cold.. is there another way to check these relays or could I by pass the relay to check and see if the compressor is bad.

[Icehouse]

I keep a Supco 3in1 wired with a line cord for quick diagnosis.
I also use an "Annie"

[64ragtop]

I dont uderstand that lingo!! what is that kind of tester?? I dont hear the compressor running, I think?? is there a way to see if the compressor is running? also what is the black little box with 2 wires running to the start relay?? could that be bad???

[Icehouse]

"Annie" is Hermetic Analyzer. The little black box is a capacitor.
Invest in a Supco URCO-410 combination relay/capacitor/overload. 

[Icehouse]

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