dpb

Compressor is turning itself on and then off about 10 seconds later in about 2 minute intervals - its hot to the touch

Thermostat , relay .... - or time for a new one ?

MrBig1

Adjust the thermostat, tweak it up and down - make sure it kicks the comp. into action and then off again.

Plucking Pheasants

Sounds like its tripping the overheat switch inside the compressor.

A few things can cause this, mainly overheating caused by:

Lack of ventilation (especially if built-in, if so, check if it has a condenser fan, and make sure its working).

High system pressure, either from a blockage (need a repairman or a new fridge) or if it has a internal fan (like most frost free freezers), make sure its working. Or the evaporator is caked in ice.

Both these can make the compressor overheat. Unplug it for a few hours so that compressor is stone cold, then see how long it will run before cutting out again. At the same time check operation of any fans it may have fitted and remove any excess ice build up.

Final issue could be the thermal switch is inside the compressor, but if the thermal switch is duff, it needs new compressor (or new fridge) as its a sealed unit.

dpb

Cheers for that mate

Yep seems compressor is stuck - time fro new one

mart360

give it a whack with a bit of 4x2, it may free it up,


how long it will last though is anyones guess


mart