fridge not working.

[johnluc]

Hi all, just been offered a 2 year old whirlpool fridge/freezer that has been diagnosed with a faulty circuit board, as new boards start at £150 it's not worth it, as the compressor and refridgerant are ok does anyone know if the electronic side of it can be bypassed ? as it would only need to be controlled by a temp controller.
johnluc.

[AnthonyUK]

I think most compressors are similar, electrically at least. I bypassed one recently and made a diagram which might be of use to you.
Have a look at where the mains goes into the fridge. If it connects directly to the compressor unit it should be a similar approach.

[johnluc]

thanks for your reply Anthony, think i'll go pick it up and have a look, worst can happen i'll electricute meself or dump it at the tip!!
johnluc.

[LeeH]

Should be really easy, just rip out all the techy stuff and get it to its basics which is just a supply to a compressor.

[johnluc]

Thanks Lee.

[Fil]

go for it..