How to check a run capacitor on a refrigerator. So apparently one of the faults of your electronics could be with your capacitor. Connect the multimeter probes to the terminals of the capacitor. Unscrew and remove the screws holding the freezers electrical access panel in place then lift off the access panel.
To test a run oval capacitor simply touch the two leads. In case of a polarized capacitor connect the red probe with the positive terminal of the capacitor generally the longer lead and the black probe to the negative terminal. Then use a screwdriver to open the appliance so you can locate the capacitor which is a metal tube that should be near the motor.
However if you are not familiar with how to use a multimeter or have little experience with electrical work you should not attempt this sort of troubleshooting on your own. Turn on the multimeter and set it to capacitance or if it. To test an appliance capacitor.
Capacitors are parts of the motors of your air conditioners heaters and your refrigerator compressors. You should know that the multimeter functions as a troubleshooting device that measures resistance current and voltage. Be sure power is turned off to the appliance and unplugged from the wall.
This one reads 45 mfd uf and is rated at 5 mfd uf so it is bad and needs replacing. Wear work gloves and use a screwdriver with an insulated handle so you dont shock yourself. Unplug the freezer and turn off its power from the circuit breaker.
To check a start capacitor start by turning off and unplugging your appliance. My paperback and e book. Kfm shows how to test if refrigerator capacitor is good freezer cap or bad fridge capo freeze.
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