It is an extremely unpleasant situation when expensive household appliances break down in the house, especially such an important and necessary one as a refrigerator. A breakdown in which this device turns on and turns off after a few seconds is not uncommon.
How do you diagnose the problem?
As you know, the compressor of a refrigerator is designed for intermittent operation. It turns on only for a certain time of operation. Turning off the device is the norm. But how to understand that the device often turns off and requires repair? Most often, a breakdown is indicated by an attempt to start the compressor: the unit emits an unusual buzz, and after a few seconds it immediately dies down. To calculate whether a device designed to compress and pump refrigerant vapors is working properly, you can resort to a mathematical method. If the compressor is designed for two minutes, and then the remaining 10 minutes it rests, then the following calculations are made: 2: (2 + 10) = 0.166. From the result obtained, it becomes clear that the refrigerator is faulty, since the coefficient during normal operation is 0.2 - 0.9.
How to identify a fault by sound?
The refrigerator can turn on and then immediately shut down if something is out of order. To understand what is the cause of the malfunction, and which part of the refrigerator needs repair, it is necessary to analyze the sound when it turns on and off.
If the device started up for a few seconds, and a click was heard before shutting down, while the motor itself was usually louder, it is likely that the compressor will have to be repaired or changed. A very part of the reason for the rapid shutdown of the refrigerator is the start-up relay through which the motor starts.
If the usual work intervals are violated, you should pay attention to the electronic board. Often, in the event of a breakdown, it gives the wrong signals - the refrigerator turns on, but after working for only a few seconds, it turns off.
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Reasons for quickly turning off the refrigerator and the possibility of their correction
Failures and power surges
In modern devices, although there are multiple systems that provide security against network instability, sharp and frequent fluctuations can still affect correct performance. To save expensive equipment, it is best to purchase additional protective equipment and connect the device to the mains source only through them, for example, a voltage stabilizer. Otherwise, the compressor, electronic control unit and other important parts of the refrigerator may not withstand interruptions and fail, which will entail costly repairs.
Control box problems
Any home appliance that has a control board becomes vulnerable due to this small but very important detail. If the program is broken, then the commands begin to arrive at different intervals. The motor turns on and off in a chaotic manner. The most likely reason for a breakdown in an electronic unit is an unstable power supply. In this case, the board must be reprogrammed or replaced. But it is better to give the right to make such repairs to a specialist, especially since he has all the equipment for accurate diagnosis.
The compressor is out of order
This is the most expensive part of the refrigerator to replace and repair. The compressor performs an important function - pumping out freon in a gaseous state from the evaporator, it supplies it under pressure to the condenser. The gas is then compressed and cooled, condensing it to a liquid state. Through the capillary expander, the coolant flows back into the evaporator where it absorbs heat.
To understand if the compressor is working properly when the refrigerator is often turned off, you need to know the resistance of its windings - each pair of terminals. If the winding is damaged, or an interturn short circuit occurs, the following often happens: the device turns on and continues to work, but already at an increased load. Therefore, the compressor gets hotter than usual during operation. The relay tries to facilitate the work of the motor, and therefore it works ahead of schedule. In modern models, this part of the device is non-separable, therefore it must be completely replaced.
The performance of the start-up relay is broken
This part often fails due to physical wear or overheating during operation. The most harmless breakdown, which is the reason why the refrigerator turns off after a few seconds of operation. It is much cheaper to fix this problem than to repair the compressor itself or the control unit.
If the device turns on and off immediately due to the relay, before changing this part, you can try to repair it. To do this, it is worth checking the solenoid core. Popular wisdom is inexhaustible, so some craftsmen came up with the idea of inserting a wire of the appropriate size or an ordinary metal rod from a ballpoint pen instead of a damaged core. But this method is not always effective, since modern coil models have a different structure. The conductor in such a solenoid is in the form of a pill. It is he who can become the source of why the refrigerator quickly turns off if it burns out.
If the equipment still stops working, it is better to call an experienced foreman who will diagnose and then make a quality repair. The specialists have in stock the components of the highest class, especially since they also have warranty obligations. An experienced craftsman will quickly figure out why the device turns on and off immediately, and will professionally eliminate the cause of the breakdown.
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Hello.
I have such a problem.
I turn on the refrigerator, it works, but after the set time it turns off and does not turn on again.
I switch the thermostat from 2 positions to 3 and the refrigerator works again. Once again, after the prescribed time, it turns off and does not turn on. Until I switch the thermostat again.
Most likely the thermal relay is out of order. It's worth checking it out first.
Hello, my refrigerator turns on, and after a few seconds it turns off, while a sound signal sounds, which usually sounds when the refrigerator is turned on
Defective refrigerator thermostat or temperature sensor. Do you need repair
Hello. My refrigerator turns on and turns off after 3-4 seconds. After a few minutes, everything is repeated. There are no clicks.
Most likely a thermal relay for replacement. Or compressor start-up relay.
My refrigerator turns on and off immediately and does not pick up cold.
Replace thermostat. The refrigerator does not understand what is the current temperature in the chamber.
There was a problem for 7-8 seconds the refrigerator works then turns off. The reason turned out to be that the relay fell off from the refrigerator and was in an inverted position. I turned the relay over as expected and reattached it, the problem disappeared. That is, the relay must be properly installed. (relay rpz 23)
I have such a situation - the refrigerator has become louder and turns on with a click, 15 seconds it works and turns off and after 5 minutes the same picture repeats again, the Biryusa refrigerator
After defrosting the refrigerator, after a while the red light came on, and the compressor starts working and turns off after a couple of seconds.
1. The problem with the thermostat.
2. Freon leakage or shortage in the system.
3. Malfunction of the compressor.
In this order, it is worth looking for the reason. But it is better to call a wizard for diagnostics - it will be cheaper.
Hello. I have an Atlant refrigerator, at first it did not turn on, they called the master, he replaced the freon, worked well for 3 days, on the 4th it began to turn on for 10 seconds. What is it? The master of the same called, he knocked on the compressor and left. He said if he broke down then repairs would be expensive. What to do now ?
The problem is most likely in the compressor. And he was right, changing is expensive.
Good afternoon! Refrigerator BECO. The compressor turns on and runs for 3-4 minutes, after which it turns off .. After 5-7 minutes it starts up again .. The compressor is not very hot to the touch at the time of operation .. Hold it calmly with your hand .. What could be?
1. Thermostat
2. Freon leakage or insufficient amount.
3. Compressor malfunction (unlikely).
The thermostat tried to connect to a straight line .. No changes ..
Good afternoon, such a problem the refrigerator does not cool well the freezer is also half frozen, the compressor works for 1 minute, and turns off, after 3.3 minutes it turns on again, and so on, what may be there are no extraneous sounds except for the clicking of the relay on and off?
Good afternoon, Artem. They have already answered more than once, this thermostat is malfunctioning, replace it first.
Hello
And I connected directly without a thermostat.
It still turns on for a few seconds and turns off
So it's the compressor.You need a wizard to make a complete diagnosis.
Refrigerator Biryusa 131R does not start, clicks.
Check the thermal relay first.
Hello! The refrigerator turns on and then immediately turns off with a click to indicate
Hello.
The thermostat or compressor is out of order, check it first
Indesit refrigerator, works for 20 minutes, turns off and does not turn on. Replaced timer
Hello. Refrigerator turquoise 129, 2 compressors. Periodically, I began to turn off completely. Begins to beep that the temperature is above normal in both chambers. After following the work, I found out that the refrigerating chamber was turned off first. After unplugging and turning on, it starts working. But in the freezer, the temperature rises quickly, and in the refrigerator it can show a temperature of 12 grams all day. The frequency of switching off the refrigerator is chaotic. The display works constantly. What can come out of the side ????
Hello, refrigerator Biryusa 6, 1-chamber, it turns on after 30 seconds, turns off, it is silent for a minute, then it starts up again for 30 seconds, I check with a new relay P1 by direct connection to the compressor, the same for 30 seconds and turns off, then it's not about relays and thermostats, does the compressor close?
Good afternoon!
Leave the refrigerator door open overnight.
The refrigerator did not freeze in the morning.
When turned on, it works for 5 seconds and turns off
What could be?
refrigerator atlant two compressor. when the freezer compartment is turned on, F5 lights up, the compressor starts for a few seconds, then it turns off and H.
Good afternoon! The Hotpoint ARISTON refrigerator has acquired such a problem for less than a year, there are times when it turns on and then turns off no clicks. It is considered a malfunction or it is a problem for the refrigerator. Thank you.
If it freezes, then everything is fine.
My Samsung RL-34 ECTS-1 refrigerator turns on and turns off after a few minutes. What is the reason?