This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to troubleshoot problems with your refrigerator’s compressor. The compressor circulates refrigerant throughout the cooling system, so if your refrigerator’s not cooling, the compressor or components that work with the compressor could be to blame.
In this video, learn how to check the start relay, which activates the compressor, the electronic control board, which sends power to the compressor and the wires that connect the two. If one of these components are causing the problem, we’ll show you how to fix them and avoid a potentially costly service call. You also can check out our DIY Refrigerator Repair page for more how-to guides and videos, answers to common questions and error code charts.
