Lg Compressor Start Relay

Lg Compressor Start Relay FAQ

What is the function of compressor start relay?

A positive temperature coefficeint relay, also known as a PTC or a start relay, starts the compressor inside of your fridge . The compressor is what creates the cold air that keeps your refrigerator cold. So, if your fridge stops making cold air, there could be a problem with the PTC relay.

What does the relay do in a compressor?

The AC compressor relay is responsible for supplying power to the AC compressor and clutch. Without this relay, the AC compressor will not have power and the AC system will not function. The AC compressor relay is no different then other electrical relays - its electrical contacts will eventually wear or burn out, and the relay must be replaced.

Do lg fridges have issues with a failing compressor?

A defect with the LG refrigeratorlinear compressor reportedly causes the appliances to fail. This allegedly causes food within the refrigerator to spoil. In some cases, the affected refrigerators allegedly fail within a few years of purchasing the appliances despite LG representations that their refrigerators can last up to 20 years.

What is start relay?

A starter relay acts as an electrical circuit completer or circuit breaker in between the vehicle's battery and the starter motor. It helps to boost the battery's current so that not as great a current is required at ignition. The starter relay is sometimes, but not always, used in addition to a starter solenoid.