Relays for refrigerators

Few people are puzzled with the device of home appliances, but only until it starts to malfunction. And with a refrigerator. While it works properly, we just put food into it, get it for cooking and eating, sometimes - the most responsible housewives wash all its compartments and shelves once a week outside and inside. If you are reading this article, it is only natural that the technique started to fail you, and you do not plan to spend money for its repair. So, today we will talk about the "heart" of your unit - the refrigerator relay. How to determine the breakdown with it and what to do if it has come to a malfunction.

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Launching the

refrigerator In order for this or that unit to start working, its startup is necessary. For this operation in the refrigerator, the relay responds. In modern models it is not so easy to determine its performance.

Important! It will not show you innovative sensors or a display. You need to start troubleshooting from the other side.

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Why do I need a relay in the refrigerator?

All Atlant refrigerators, like other modern models, are equipped with an asynchronous motor, which is equipped with a starting winding. Of course, the advisability of such a bundle and the presence of three phases in the house, you can argue, but the manufacturer found this equipment the best.

The mechanism works in such a way that a small rotating movement is formed in the stator, which is carried out due to the starting winding. After the engine gained momentum and began to work to the fullest extent, this function is no longer needed. To turn it off, you need a refrigerator relay.

Important! The starting function works by the fact that when the engine speed is increased, the amperes in it fall and after a certain time, the stator voltage does not come at all.

In simple terms, the refrigerator relay is responsible for starting the motor at a time when the temperature in the chambers is below normal.

Due to the fact that the unit does not work constantly, but only maintains a certain temperature, the motor also can not spin all the time. When the engine is constantly running, the device will constantly cool, at the end - it will simply burn. To all this was not and a relay was created in the refrigerator.

Important! Modern refrigerators are often equipped with several types of relays: thermal, starting and temperature sensors. The first two models belong to the group of triggers.

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What could be the cause of the breakdown?

When deciding how to check the starting relay of a refrigerator, it is worth considering the fact that this mechanism is inadequate due to improper operation of the unit or the life of the component has come to an end.

The main signs of failure:

1. The engine turns on and switches off after a short time. It may not start again at all. This can happen due to the fact that the wiring shorted the wiring.
2. The motor does not start, but the current approaches it. This problem can occur when the spring is loosened.

Important! The only way out is an urgent replacement of the defective part.

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We change the relay with our own hands

If the refrigerator relay fails, you can send it to the service center and contact the master. However, the cost will be sky-high. Given that the implementation of this action does not take much time and effort, you can correct the situation with your own hands.

Important! Any work on disassembly and assembly of equipment takes place in its disconnected state from the network.

Relay replacement instructions:

1. Open the rear cover of the refrigeration unit. Often it is bolted. On older models - snaps.
2. We take out the reel. It is fixed using special latches. You need to do this very carefully.
3. Separate the contacts from the rod and the core. We clean all the parts from the dust. You can blow off with a vacuum cleaner or wipe with a soft cotton cloth, which was previously dipped in alcohol.
4. Strip all contacts and core. To do this you will need sandpaper or a file.
5. Next, we eliminate the cause of the failure.

If only the

is broken. Quite often the relay failure for the refrigerator is due to the rod. In this case, you can replace this part yourself with a self-made element. To do this, you only need a nail, the dimensions of which are 5 mm by 35 mm.

Important! In most cases, the self-made rod will last several times longer than the plastic factory element.

After installing the stem, all parts must be connected and reinstalled and tightened.

Temperature Sensor Malfunction Another reason is the overheating of the combustion of the thermal sensor that is in the relay. In this case, there is only one output - the replacement of the starting relay.

When repairing and replacing the relay for the refrigerator, weigh the pros and cons. Think about it, can give the unit to a service center. Your choice should be conscious, and then luck will be on your side.