On a service call to Fairhaven Ave NW in Canton, OH, Samuel found an LG refrigerator that had stopped cooling in both the fridge and freezer compartments. A three-blink fault code pointed to a failed compressor, and after diagnosis confirmed an open compressor winding, the unit was deemed not economically repairable.
The Problem
Refrigerator not cooling in fridge or freezer, no error codes
The Repair
Board light flashing 3 times.
Three blink error
Definition: No Connection Trip
Trip Logic: Main PCB Detects open circuit to the compressor.
Reaction: Compressor is switched off. Main
PCB applies power to the compressor after 40 seconds.
Purpose: Protection for the main PCB (Over-Voltage and Over-Current)
Most Likely Cause: Open compressor winding.
Open harness between PCB and compressor and or capacitor.
Least Likely Cause(s): Main PCB. Compressor in deep vacuum (no charge in unit).
Compressor failed. Customer to replace Unit.
Wiring diagram
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Appliance Repair in Canton, OH
Canton is in Stark County, an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve North Canton, Massillon, and Alliance. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician. Bosch, Thermador, GE & Speed Queen factory authorized. If your refrigerator or any other appliance needs service in the Canton area, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.
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