The compressor of your refrigerator is built to operate occasionally and maintain coolness by doing so. As a compressor can not be used to operate continuously, the relay is used.
A relay is an electrical switch that instructs you when to turn on or turn off depending on the requirement of cool air inside the refrigerator. If the relay stops working, the compressor will not ever kick on, so you will have to bypass the refrigerator’s relay system.
Essential Safety Tips
The relationship between the refrigerator relay and compressor is a vital one that conserves energy and makes sure the proper performance of your refrigerator. It also makes sure that the refrigerator will not overheat. The parts of the refrigerator may go bad, overheat, or wear out if it gets very hot.
If you have a choice then you must always try to resist bypassing the refrigerator relay. You must wait for a short time after doing this and then call a professional who will help you to fix the relay.
Before you try to place your device into bypass mode, you must unplug it and turn the switch off at the circuit breaker. After that, you must get the help of an adult and shift the refrigerator away from the wall. Refrigerators are not only heavy but also are tripping barriers.
Compressor Direct Start Without Relay
To bypass the refrigerator relay, you must follow the safety instructions mentioned above and shift the device away from the wall. After this, you must cover the plate at the lowermost rear of the refrigerator and withdraw it with a screwdriver. Then keep the cover plate aside.
The next step is to drag or turn the metal box in the below right rear of the refrigerator to remove it. Once you remove it, you must look at the refrigerator relay system. You must make use of a flathead screwdriver to press down on the area between the relay and its container.
Next, press on the relay itself and drag it out to disengage it from the refrigerator.
Then unplug the wire from the relay so it is convenient. First, you will have to remove the metal connector connecting it to the relay system and then use pliers to remove some of the wire that is not more than ¼ inch on both sides. Connect either end of the wire to the relay housing with electrical tape so that it fully bypasses the misplaced relay and shuts off the circuit. After doing this, restore the relay system container lid and the cover plate at the back of the refrigerator.
Significant Next Steps
After reviving the power at the circuit breaker plug the refrigerator back in. Regulate it for a few hours to make sure that the compressor is operating perfectly. While regulating if you hear the compressor kick on that makes a clicking or humming sound, then you can assume that the relay was itself imperfect.
To prevent bypass compressor surplus, do not leave the refrigerator in a position of relay bypass for a long time. This short fix will help the refrigerator to work for a short period, but you must reach a repair mechanic to help you repair the refrigerator relay and get your device back in working condition as quickly as possible.
Conclusion
Refrigerators are very essential when it comes to home appliances so having some amount of their working information isn’t a big deal you should possess a little knowledge of what to do in some situations.
I hope you have got all the information required to start the relay on the refrigerator.