Refridgerator question: Kenmore model #596.52672200 Mfg#p52672000w0 Ser#10307373an
Problem: Refridgerator runs but does not cool freezer or fridge. Noticed prior to not cooling a fan noise by the compressor area. Checked all fans and they are all running.Checked condenser coils and they are clean. Checked panel behind compressor and can hear clicking noise at the compressor where switch relays are locataed. Thinking it could be a start relay or overload protector at the compressor by looking at fix it yourself manual but not sure of the name of the parts on this Kenmore model . Not sure how to test compressor parts. Pulled off one part that is approx 2x1 1/4(cmks shizuki nsk85212-44/75c) but not sure what this is. Any ideas? My email is hainescm@hotmail.com......Thanks.

Thank you. I ordered the relay/overload part but have a question. How do I get the part off the compressor? I pulled on it but was afraid to pull to hard because I wasn't sure how it was connected.

Thanks again.

Thank you for replying. I did take the wire clip off and then pulled off a what looks like some kind relay that connects into the overload switch. The overload switch ( white peice from the picture) is attached to the compressor seems snug how is it attached to the compressor ? Is it held on by pins or two sided tape.I could take picture of it tonight and upload it. Thank you for your time.

thank you. i'll let you know what happens,part should be here today.

I have a Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator (Model #59679142990 MFG #P1321804TW) that does not cool, and just keeps blowing warm air, with a clicking noise in the back by the compressor every minute or so.

So I bought a start relay(#10097204) and a capacitor (#65889-4) from you about a month ago. I put the relay in and it worked perfect for about 3 weeks, ya! Then it started blowing warm air again (it continues to run) and clicking every so often as before.

After that I did put the capacitor in, but that didn’t change anything. And prior to all this, I replaced the defrost timer, with no change.

My limited knowledge of ohm testing:
-the compressor showed both the ‘start’ and ‘run’ had a reading of about .5x10, and the ground test showed no movement on the needle.
-the overload switch read ‘0’.
-have not found how to test the ‘solid state’ relay.

Some things that I have observed:
-both the fans are running
-the light switches are working
-the compressor is warm, not hot, and humming/vibrating
-the condenser coils have been cleaned

Could this problem be the ‘overload’? it did check out on the ohm meter. Your help would be much appreciated, I am out of ideas on what could be wrong with this frig!

Thanks!