Refrigerator compressor not coming on after defrost cycle

[kenlkwr]

I have an Amana side-by-side refrigerator, model # sld25jb. After the defrost timer has completed the defrost cycle, the condenser fan comes on but the compressor does not start. I can manually set the timer to run through another defrost cycle. After approximately 30 minutes, the compressor may come on in two-five minutes after the condenser fan comes on and runs 5 to 30 seconds before cutting off. It may do this three or four time before staying on and running through a complete cooling cycle. The compressor runs fine until the timer has completed another defrost cycle

I think it may be the compressor relay. However, since the problem occurs only after the defrost cycle I am beginning to think I may have a defective defrost timer which I had previously replaced (due to hanging in the defrost cycle) prior to this problem. To my knowledge the compressor was not a problem before replacing the timer.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Kenlkwr

[bloodbath82]

its definately a timer problem. however for your assurance take out the compressor relay and shake it, if you get a shattered/broken glass noise, its its a bad relay as well.
the defrost and run mode is a joint effort of the defrost timer, main controls, defrost thermostat and to some extend the relay to start the compressor.
hope that takes care of your prob.

Som

[kenlkwr]

Hi bloodbath82,

Thanks for your information. Although I had previously replaced the defrost timer, I agree with you.

At this time the refrigerator is running perfect.

If the problem starts again I will purchase an OHM meter (I had one but I lost/misplaced it during my many moves) and check the timer.

Thanks again,
Ken