Model: HC17SG42RB/HC27SG42RB 
15
Issue   2014-8-1 
Rev.  Ref1407S026V0
6-4. Refrigerator compressor no start 
 
 
 
 
 
Compressor no working 
Check if the home power 
is conduct 
Connect the power 
NO 
 
YES 
Check if thermostat is set 
at “0” 
YES 
Adjust thermostat setting position 
NO 
Check if the thermostat is 
 
Test if the thermostat is normal under power on status: 
Method-1: Setting thermostat to coldest position (7 grade), observe if the machine can be 
started. If compressor still not start, it means that the thermostat maybe failure. 
 
YES 
Check if the PTC starter is 
normal? 
 
Test if resistance of PTC starter, if it is ZERO or INFINITE, means the starter is out of 
work. For PTC starter, when shake it, it should not have noise, if it has, means the 
starter Magnetic Disk burned.
 
 
YES 
Check if the overload 
protector is normal? 
 
1. Measure whether two ends of overload protector is through 
using multimeter Ohm grade. Not through means protector is 
defective.  
2. Measure running current of compressor using clamp-type 
tester. If overload protector act when current is normal, means 
protector failure and should be replaced. 
 
 
YES 
Check if each connector of PTC 
starter overload protector is in 
good condition? 
Check each connectors of the PTC starter and overload 
protector, ensure each contact is in good condition, then 
power on and retest the machine.     
NOT NORMAL
Compressor 
accessories 
failure 
Compressor 
accessories 
failure 
 
NOT NORMAL