Run Capacitor - 120V

Hi Dave, Thank you for your question. When testing a capacitor with a multimeter, you will need to set the meter between 10K and 1m ohms. Touch the leads from the multimeter to the corresponding leads on the capacitor. The red lead to positive and the black lead to the negative. The meter should start at zero and then moving slowly toward infinity. This means that the capacitor is in working condition. If the meter stays at zero, the capacitor is not charging through the battery of the meter, meaning it is not working. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Liem, thank you for contacting us. It could the capacitor or the start device for the compressor. If those are faulty the compressor wont turn on. The part number for the start device is PS2331301 you can test both these parts with a multimeter. Hope this helps!

Hi Rob, Thank you for your question. The run capacitor is located with the compressor in back of the refrigerator. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi Chris, thank you for your question. It could be that the capacitor started it and the start relay followed suit as both of those parts work together. However you may need to have a technician come in to look at your compressor and wiring to see if there is any damage. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

Hello Jonathan, Thank you for your inquiry. You can test the capacitor with a multimeter, To test a capacitor with a multimeter, you will need to set the meter between 10K and 1m ohms. Touch the leads from the multimeter to the corresponding leads on the capacitor. The red lead to positive and the black lead to the negative. The meter should start at zero and then moving slowly toward infinity. This means that the capacitor is in working condition. If the meter stays at zero, the capacitor is not charging through the battery of the meter, meaning it is not working. Hope this helps!

Hello Chang, thank you for your question. Yes, if the compressor sounds lower, and isn't running as it used to, the capacitor should be replaced. If that doesn't fix the issue, you can test the overload, thermostat or defrost timer. I hope this helps!

Hi Eric, Thank you for the question. This part helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer. As long as the compressor is kicking on and off as normal, the run capacitor will be fine. I suggest testing the Sensor, PartSelect Number PS1765215. It should read 5K ohms at room temp. Hope this helps!

Hello Tim, thank you for your question. We would recommend checking the evaporator fan motor, damper, run capacitor and thermistor. I hope this helps!

Hi Justin, thank you for your question. When you are having temperature problems in your fridge, there are a few parts that could cause the issue. You can use a multi meter to test most of the parts. Make sure you cut power to your appliance before doing any repairs or tests. First you should test your defrost thermostat. Place the thermostat in ice cold water for 2-3 minutes after removing it from your appliance. It should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. Another part to check would be your defrost heater. Remove it from the appliance. It should be reading anywhere between 0 - 50 ohms to be working. You could check your temperature sensor. To find the correct reading for this part you will have to refer to your tech sheet that comes with your appliance. You can usually find this tech sheet behind the bottom grille of your fridge on either the right or left side. These are the most common parts that cause this issue in your appliance. So it is suggested you check them first. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

Hello Alan, thank you for contacting us. It sounds like it could be the run capacitor or the start relay. Good luck with the repair!