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Our Tecnik fridge freezer (Model TKR 6245-LH #781304300050303) is failing to cool.
The compressor is not running but the internal fan is when the thermostat is set cold. This leads me to believe the thermostat is operating correctly.
I have measured the resistance between the three pins on the compressor and they are approx: 10 Ohms, 12 ohms and 22 ohms which I think sounds about right (two of the windings add up to the value of the third reading).
I have replaced the compressor starter/relay module to no avail.
I have checked the wiring/connections to the best of my ability (no cct diagram) and not found anything amiss.
The fridge is about 8 years old and I believe it is basically a Whirlpool model.
I suspect either the compressor is dead anyway or the gas has leaked out. If anyone has any other ideas please help as I don’t really want to buy a new one unless I have to! 🙁
Thanks in advance,
Jon.Re: Tecnik Fridge freezer failure.
Gas won’t leak unless there’s a reason.
The compressor could be gone though.
K.
Re: Tecnik Fridge freezer failure.
No known reason for a leak.
How do you know if the compressor is kaputt?
Jon.Re: Tecnik Fridge freezer failure.
Experience. 😉
If the compressor is running and the thermostat operating as it should then the likelihood is that the compressor seals have failed to a degree allowing the refrigerant to bleed into the compressor oil. The compressor is essentially just a simple motor or pump to compress the refrigerant gas suspended in oil on springs inside a sealed casing.
If it can’t compress the gas, no refrigeration.
K.
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