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Model: 58562890	Brand: Kenmore	Age: More than 10 years
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KacyS		#1 Posted : Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:41:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Hello, my Kenmore side by side has stopped cooling after a power surge happened on Saturday. The breaker tripped 3 times and after that, it stopped cooling. Any suggestions on what to look for and how?:confused:


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richappy		#2 Posted : Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:01:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Your compressor probably shorted out. You can confirm by checking the compressor terminals for a short to ground. Too late now, but I would add a 1000joule surge protector to the wall outlet.


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KacyS		#3 Posted : Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:54:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you, Richappy. I will start there and see where it leads me. That is my "electric beer cooler" that can't break down! :) If I order a new compressor, is it easy to replace?


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richappy		#4 Posted : Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:36:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		The new, modern compressors are rather expensive and pros. charge a lot to put one in, also, you will not be able to buy refrigerant without a license.


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KacyS		#5 Posted : Tuesday, June 15, 2010 3:14:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Well, there ya have it. Thanks again for your help!


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