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    willie Guest

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    I have a small sub zero refrigerator -- model 249RP serial number M987010

    The unit was in storage for approximately 6 months (worked fine before putting in storage) it did not work when I attempted to use it. The Interior light comes on but the compressor does not start -- no cooling. I was wondering if there is a fuse or something simple I could check to try and get it going again.

    I would appreciate any suggestions.

    Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.

    Willie

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    wildman25 Guest

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    If the freezer was stored on its side or transported as such- it could be that the compressor oil has drained into the rest of the system. That's why most suggest letting anything with a compressor sitting after its moved without plugging it in.

    But it could be as easy as checking the compressor wires. Most don't have a fastening clip and can be pulled out by a rodent or small animal crawling through. Most plug into the bottom of the compressor and are easy to find.

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    willie Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by wildman25 View Post
    If the freezer was stored on its side or transported as such- it could be that the compressor oil has drained into the rest of the system. That's why most suggest letting anything with a compressor sitting after its moved without plugging it in.

    But it could be as easy as checking the compressor wires. Most don't have a fastening clip and can be pulled out by a rodent or small animal crawling through. Most plug into the bottom of the compressor and are easy to find.
    Checked everything and all wires are connected - I also took off the light plate and everything looked ok. Interior light comes on but the fan & compressor do come on.

    Any other thoughts?

    Thanks

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    It's prob your thermostat. try turning it up and down several times

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    MeSat_FTA Guest

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    Some manuals also state to leave it sitting for at least 24 hours for oils and things to settle.

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    oldskool Guest

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    Check the relay into the compressor . Usually try tapping that area where the wires go into the compressor, sometimes it starts up.

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    kylo Guest

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    If it is self defrosting check to see if the defrost timer is not in defrost

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    hutch Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldskool View Post
    Check the relay into the compressor . Usually try tapping that area where the wires go into the compressor, sometimes it starts up.
    This was what worked for my Sears fridge when it quit & I didn't even move it. That being said if it doesn't cool once the compressor kicks in you could have a leak in the line from moving it. This has happened to me before also.

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