TROUBLESHOOTING APPROACH

Logical troubleshooting
is an act diagnosing or
investigating the
troubles based on
scientific working
principles of the unit.
Costumer complaint
Let us say that the refrigerator does not operate
no humming sound. This means that it is in the
electrical system, because the motor wont run
and no hum.
Logical Approach in Electrical System
Logical Approach in Electrical System
Logical means step by step checking or testing all electrical components

CONVENIENT SERVICE CORD

FUSE BOX FUSES OUTLET

MOTOR OLP THERMOSTAT RELAY

Troubleshooting Chart
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Loose fuse clips • Switch off fuse box and perform repair. Check tightness of clips
No power Busted fuse and screws.
Intermittent power • Check power source, set multi tester at 250 V AC

Loose or open service cord Visually check for damaged or open wires. Check for continuity, set
multi tester at RX1
Defective starting relay • Remove stating relay and check for its continuity
• Replace start relay
Defective thermostat • Remove thermostat connections and check for its continuity
• Replace thermostat
Defective OLP • Remove OLP and check for its continuity
• Replace OLP
Defective motor • Check the C,S,R of compressor motor
compressor • Replace motor
Troubleshooting Chart
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

No power
 Activity of the day: Checking defective components
Direction: From identified causes, perform their corresponding solutions

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS YES NO

Loose fuse clips • Switch off fuse box and perform repair. Check tightness of
No power Busted fuse clips and screws.
Intermittent power • Check power source, set multi tester at 250 V AC

Loose or open service cord Visually check for damaged or open wires. Check for continuity,
set multi tester at RX1
Defective starting relay • Remove stating relay and check for its continuity
• Replace start relay
Defective thermostat • Remove thermostat connections and check for its
continuity
• Replace thermostat
Defective OLP • Remove OLP and check for its continuity
• Replace OLP
Defective motor compressor • Check the C,S,R of compressor motor
• Replace motor
Logical Approach in Electrical System
Complete the sequence checking or testing all electrical components

CONVENIENT
FUSE BOX
OUTLET

OLP