How To Tell If Refrigerator Compressor Relay Is Bad. It is crucial to check these factors to determine which is causing the bad compressor. How do I know if my overload refrigerator relay is bad.
If your refrigerator does not cool at all or colls but not enough the relay may be bad. With a standard functioning compressor you should be able to hear just a gentle humming noise or buzzing coming from the unit. If it does not rattle the relay is good and the compressor is bad and will need to be replaced.
The compressor may not run due to the bad relay and if the compressor fails to run the refrigerator wont cool.
How to test the start relay. The Food In Your Refrigerator Goes Bad On A Constant Basis. Your refrigerator never makes any noise. One of the most obvious signs that the ac relay may have a problem is that the compressor is not coming on at all.
