subzero won't come back from vacation

[willie]

I have a small sub zero refrigerator -- model 249RP serial number M987010

The unit was in storage for approximately 6 months (worked fine before putting in storage) it did not work when I attempted to use it. The Interior light comes on but the compressor does not start -- no cooling. I was wondering if there is a fuse or something simple I could check to try and get it going again.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.

Willie

[wildman25]

If the freezer was stored on its side or transported as such- it could be that the compressor oil has drained into the rest of the system. That's why most suggest letting anything with a compressor sitting after its moved without plugging it in.

But it could be as easy as checking the compressor wires. Most don't have a fastening clip and can be pulled out by a rodent or small animal crawling through. Most plug into the bottom of the compressor and are easy to find.

[willie]

If the freezer was stored on its side or transported as such- it could be that the compressor oil has drained into the rest of the system. That's why most suggest letting anything with a compressor sitting after its moved without plugging it in.

But it could be as easy as checking the compressor wires. Most don't have a fastening clip and can be pulled out by a rodent or small animal crawling through. Most plug into the bottom of the compressor and are easy to find.

Checked everything and all wires are connected - I also took off the light plate and everything looked ok. Interior light comes on but the fan & compressor do come on.

Any other thoughts?

Thanks

[Terryl]

Our resident appliance repairman (Loginfreak) is moving into new digs, so it may be a bit before he gets on line to review this.

How old was the fridge before you put it in storage?

[aquadave]

It's prob your thermostat. try turning it up and down several times

[MeSat_FTA]

Some manuals also state to leave it sitting for at least 24 hours for oils and things to settle.

[oldskool]

Check the relay into the compressor . Usually try tapping that area where the wires go into the compressor, sometimes it starts up.

[kylo]

If it is self defrosting check to see if the defrost timer is not in defrost

[hutch]

Check the relay into the compressor . Usually try tapping that area where the wires go into the compressor, sometimes it starts up.

This was what worked for my Sears fridge when it quit & I didn't even move it. That being said if it doesn't cool once the compressor kicks in you could have a leak in the line from moving it. This has happened to me before also.