FFHT1821TB1 Frigidaire Refrigerator - Overview

Hi Bob, Thank you for your question. To access the drain tube, you will also have to remove the control housing assembly. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.

Hi Susan, Thank you for your question. If the compressor will only run for a few seconds and then shuts off, the run capacitor may be malfunctioning and you will need to check it. Before checking the capacitor, unplug the refrigerator from the electrical outlet. The capacitor is plugged into the start relay. The capacitor holds a charge that provides increased starting voltage to the compressor windings. This will need to be discharged before testing it for continuity with a multimeter. To discharge the capacitor, use a screwdriver with an insulated handle and place the metal portion of the screwdriver on the capacitor's terminals for a few seconds. Then set your multimeter to the Rx1 setting and place the probes onto the terminals. The reading you should receive will vary from model to model, and may be indicated on the outside of the capacitor, or in your owner’s manual. If your test does not produce the reading the manufacturer recommends, you need a replacement capacitor. If your tests do produce the recommended readings you may have a defective compressor, which will need to be tested by a qualified professional as it is a live circuit test. We hope this helps!