Is it possible for the defrost timer in a Maytag refrigerator to be bad yet not have a frost problem?

So, compressor is bad for sure? So, compressor is bad for sure?

not necessarily, if the condenser coils are dirty or consenser fan is not running it can cause the compressor to overheat not necessarily, if the condenser coils are dirty or consenser fan is not running it can cause the compressor to overheat

if the compressor feels cold and it still can't start then yes you have a compressor problem...last thing you could do is to use a 3 in 1 or hard start instead which replaces the relay, overload protector/capacitor. And if that doesn't work then the compressor needs to be replaced. if the compressor feels cold and it still can't start then yes you have a compressor problem...last thing you could do is to use a 3 in 1 or hard start instead which replaces the relay, overload protector/capacitor. And if that doesn't work then the compressor needs to be replaced.

Okay. Coils clean, fan runs and compressor get hot (normal). New relay and sensor keep it purring for about 12 hours. Fridg is cold as needed then buzz click buzz click. No cooling. Ordered the 3in1 and will try that. Just worried about the heat overload. Does the 3in1 come witha built in heat sensor to shut things off if the compressor get overloaded? Okay. Coils clean, fan runs and compressor get hot (normal). New relay and sensor keep it purring for about 12 hours. Fridg is cold as needed then buzz click buzz click. No cooling. Ordered the 3in1 and will try that. Just worried about the heat overload. Does the 3in1 come witha built in heat sensor to shut things off if the compressor get overloaded?

yes it does, it's called 3 in 1 because it replaces the relay/capacitor/overload protector yes it does, it's called 3 in 1 because it replaces the relay/capacitor/overload protector

but there is another concern you should have ..which is .... but there is another concern you should have ..which is ....

If the compressor is pulling over 400 watts, it should be replaced. Installing a hard start kit at If the compressor is pulling over 400 watts, it should be replaced. Installing a hard start kit at

this high a voltage current draw will allow bothe the wiring in the product and the new hard start kit to overheat this high a voltage current draw will allow bothe the wiring in the product and the new hard start kit to overheat

Many thanks. I'm waiting for the 3in1 to arrive and will put it in. I'll meter one of the two (not common) leads going to the compressor. I've rad that 1.5 amps are normal. At what reading (amps) should I consider it a bust? Many thanks. I'm waiting for the 3in1 to arrive and will put it in. I'll meter one of the two (not common) leads going to the compressor. I've rad that 1.5 amps are normal. At what reading (amps) should I consider it a bust?

if the whole fridge (while compressor is running) draws more than 2.5 it will start getting dangerous. After the 3 in 1 installed i would once in a while check the wiring and the hard start to see if it's overheating. if the whole fridge (while compressor is running) draws more than 2.5 it will start getting dangerous. After the 3 in 1 installed i would once in a while check the wiring and the hard start to see if it's overheating.

ihsanerden - you have been a tremendous help. I thank you Sir. I will keep you posted (If you wish) - Jeff ---- ihsanerden - you have been a tremendous help. I thank you Sir. I will keep you posted (If you wish) - Jeff ----

3in1 Hard starter installed last night. So far so good after 24 hrs. I'll check the draw as soon as I can determine how to check amps. 3in1 Hard starter installed last night. So far so good after 24 hrs. I'll check the draw as soon as I can determine how to check amps.