How do you know if your refrigerator compressor is bad. The refrigerator is a primary need of every home but keeps the reliable and durable product your priority so you may save yourself from the trouble of troubleshooting.
If the refrigerant parts are of high quality, then the refrigerator will be a fantastic product. The compressor is one of the fridge’s main components; therefore, you are supposed to ensure the compressor’s efficiency.
How do you know if your refrigerator compressor is bad
The compressor is both a motor and a pump that pushes out the hot, compressed gas and allows the heat to dissipate into the surrounding air, and keep the refrigerator cold.
If the compressor of the refrigerator is bad, the fridge will not work effectively as it’s an integral part of the refrigerator.
Do you want to know how you can check the quality of the compressor? Do you want to know the tricks of checking whether the compressor is good or bad? If yes, read this article and learn the answer to your questions.
Listen for the Compressor Noise
There is a proper cycle of the compressor; if the compressor’s cycle gets disturbed, then the fridge’s efficiency will be affected. So, there is a need to know how why and how the cycle disturbs.
- Almost every one of us is familiar enough with the sound of a refrigerator turning on and off. It is a slight humming noise; if the noise is comparatively noisier, then there is an issue with the compressor.
- If you hear the compressor’s sound, but your fridge is not getting cold even, then the issue will be with the refrigerator.
- If the fridge’s compressor is not making a louder sound and constantly running without shutting off, then there is likely an issue with the compressor.
Therefore, if the compressor’s noise is loud, then it is faulty, and even if it is working well and it’s on/off cycle is very short even then the compressor is bad.
Let’s move ahead to see what other parts can determine the efficiency of the compressor.
Take These Steps to Further Test Your Compressor
By considering the one factor, you cannot guarantee that issue is in the compressor. So, the need is to do some more tests to know the quality of the compressor.
- Move the fridge far from the wall.
- Unplug the refrigerator to turn it off for your safety.
- Look for the panel on the side of the compressor of your refrigerator.
- Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screws which are holding the panel.
- The panel is detached; remove it.
- Find the starter relay switch and unplug it as well from the compressor. It is like a small ink cartridge in shape and size that you use in an at-home printer.
- Shake the relay switch, if you find a rattling sound, then there is an issue with the relay switch, and you need to repair it. If there is no sound, the issue is with the compressor.
These are two options to determine whether your refrigerator compressor is good or bad.
Our Summary
The compressor is like the heart of the refrigerator; if it is terrible, then the refrigerator’s entire working will be affected, and your food will get soiled and rotten.
Hence, we need to replace the compressor, which is costly enough. If your refrigerator is under warranty, then you don’t need to worry much.
A relay switch is generally fairly affordable to replace. Unfortunately, a new compressor can cost more than it would cost to buy a new appliance.
When you work with American Appliance Repair, we can look to see if your refrigerator is still under warranty. If not, we will offer all your options so you can make the most informed decision about how to proceed.
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