[GSteinocher]

I was reading another post & got distracted now I've lost it. Can anyone explain how I can confirm if compressor is damaged ? How do I check ohm?What confirms the compressor is open? Any reply appreciated I need to get this figured out ASAP

[ghunter]

There are 3 pins on the compressor where the relay/overload attach.Check any two in combination with an ohm meter.if circuit open ony any combination,compressor is open[bad]

[GSteinocher]

ghunter thank you for the simple and clear exp.
now I can either get it fixed or turn it in to a planter box.
Thanx Again

[ghunter]

If COMPRESSOR IS DEFINITELY BAD AND OLDER THAN 5 YRS ITS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL BE SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX.WHERE I WORK APROX.400.00-500.00

[GSteinocher]

Warranty is up. 300 plus 3 hr labor is going price. The unit stopped working after a storm blew main ground off house also damaged other appliances wash machine had open fuse and motor on it but warranty covered these.

Should I be checking the motherboard(where is it?) or anything else. Does the open circuit stop at the compressor. Are other things damaged in line before or after possibly. I dont know anything about fridge repair but I'd like to hope the cheaper parts to repair would be hit by surge before the compressor like a fuse? and I dont have funds to pay someone to fix for me.Seems like parts are really crammed in there hard to get more than one hand in.

Do you recommend I start with compressor test, I've been told the main or motherboard could be bad replace it and then find out the compressor is still bad. I dont know where to start.

[ghunter]

didnt realize you had power surge.very possible board is bad .very hard to determine what may have been damaged from your electrical problem.you may want to call in a qualified tech to check thoroughly.board is located in back of unit under metal cover.This board controls most functions of the refrig and very sensitive to surges

[GSteinocher]

thank you I hope it is the control board