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LG fridge/freezer does not cool but compressor seem to work

Its only few months for my new GSM760PZXZ Fridge/Freezer and it does not cool any more. The noise of the compressor has also changed. Evaporator fan works fine, no dust in condenser, condenser fan works, compressor also seem to work. Cant find any evidence of gas leaking either (although there are some bluish oxide like thing on some of the copper tubes). Its still covered with the warranty but I moved out of UK and my warranty only applies to UK.

The compressor is a linear inverter type one. I can feel it vibrate and I can also hear it running although the sound is different now. Would a failed compressor vibrate/make a running noise like this? How can I test it? How can I check if there is gas?

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Sounds to me like this frig is still under warranty. I would seek service under that warranty first.

Start Relay

The start relay works in conjunction with the start winding to start the compressor. If the start relay is defective, the compressor may sometimes fail to run or may not run at all. As a result, the refrigerator will not be cold enough. To determine if the start relay is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity between the run and start terminal sockets. If the start relay does not have continuity between the run and start terminal sockets, replace it. In addition, if the start relay has a burnt odor, replace it.

Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat directs voltage to the compressor, evaporator fan motor, and condenser fan motor (if applicable). If the temperature control thermostat is not working properly, it may prevent the refrigerant system from running. To determine if the thermostat is defective, rotate the thermostat from the lowest setting to the highest setting and listen for a click. If the thermostat clicks, it is not likely defective. If the thermostat does not click, use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. If the temperature control thermostat does not have continuity at any setting, replace it.

Start Capacitor

The start capacitor provides a boost of power to the compressor during start-up. If the start capacitor isn’t working, the compressor may not start. As a result, the refrigerator will not cool. To determine if the start capacitor is defective, test it with a multimeter. If the start capacitor is defective, replace it.

Temperature Control Board

The temperature control board provides voltage to the compressor and fan motors. If the temperature control board is defective, it will stop sending voltage to the cooling system. However, this is not a common occurrence. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first test all of the more commonly defective components. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the temperature control board.

Thermistor

The thermistor monitors the refrigerator temperature and sends the temperature reading to the control board. The control board regulates power to the compressor and evaporator fan based on the thermistor readings. If the thermistor is defective, the compressor and evaporator fan may not run when necessary. As a result, the refrigerator will not be cold enough. To determine if the thermistor is defective, test it with a multimeter. The thermistor resistance should change in conjunction with the refrigerator temperature. If the thermistor resistance does not change, or the thermistor does not have continuity, replace the thermistor.

Main Control Board

The main control board might be defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.

You can find more possible causes for this problem on the LG fridge not cooling page.

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I moved out of UK so the getting warranty is tricky.

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Where did you move to? Was the machine shipped standing up or lying down? How long has it been in the new location?

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Move was done some time back and it worked well for the last couple of months without any issues.

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Hi @suspension1980 ,

Depending on your location you may need a licensed fridge repair service to test the refrigerant high/low pressures in the sealed system to determine if it is a compressor problem or something else..

Also hopefully your model is not affected by the compressor problems that LG has had. Just search online for more info regarding this.

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