Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

[mik23]

Hi All,

I am currently suffering from this problem.

Compressor is unable to start specially in high temp out side i-e hot weather.

I tried to open the box in attached to check the compressor relay but unable to do so.

what i hear is a humming sound then a click and then nothing happens.

I am unable to open this blackbox with the compressor and dont want to break it.

I have looked at the compressor 1 page guide but didnt really explain how to open this box.

p.s. I have defrosted the freezer section

cheers

[kwatt]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

That buzz (hum), click is the overload doing its thing which is protecting it from being a danger.

The compressor is either overheating to the point where it could be considered dangerous and the safety is doing exactly as it should to prevent risk.

Or, the compressor has had it.

K.

[mik23]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

Thanks K

i was trying to open that junction box to check the relay inside.

The compressor is not running for what ever reason so I was looking how to check this.

[1totalshambles]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

Via your picture that white cylindrical shaped thing is a 4uf capactor (?), they are cheap at about 5 quid and it COULD BE that that is the problem. Under the compressors black plastic cover, if you can unclip it, there is not, from memory, a relay in the old sense of the word as such, as it has ptc starting. There were 2 compessors used as far as known: one is a danfoss and the other is an Embraco make ( more expensive ptc part and probably a near 50 quid worth of fleecing ). The ptcs are different. If you are lucky the capactor might repair it if unlucky the ptc will fix it, if really suffering horrendously from bad luck the compressor is nuked. I`d be trying that capacitor first. Power off before tatting about with it is of course a must.

[mik23]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

Thanks

Do you mean that i cant acces the plastic junction box ?

I dont know how to access this otherwise give that a try.

Capacitor may be an issue will check.

[SAMURI]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

As Ken said if it buzzes then makes a clicking noise the compressor is faulty as it is drawing to much power or seized.

This would not be a DIY repair.

If you get a problem with the start capacitor klixon then you would not get the buzzing noise before the click.

So I would not waste your time and money trying to fix it.

Bob

[mik23]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

Cheers Gents much appreciated

I have uploaded the video what is exactly happening

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rtzzelee8pirj … 2.mp4?dl=0

thoughts

[mik23]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

Gents,

I closed the fridge for 4 hrs nothing happened and its working now.

Not sure what is wrong

[freezerdungonebroked]

Re: Hot Point Fridge Freezer FFM70A unable to run compressor

Hi,

I can sympathise with you, mick, I thought I might have to access the relay in the same fridge myself and that box just was not designed to be accessed!

As you’re discussing the FFM70A, I was hoping someone might be able to take a look at my question please? I’m on the verge of buying a new fridge and it would be a shame if it turned out just be be a fuse!

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/forumsphpbb3/post452300.html

Thanks!

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