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How To Test Freezer Compressor
Replace Start Relay For Haier, Hotpoint and GE appliances

If the start relay is bad, the compressor will not start and you will hear a clicking noise. The clicking noise is the overload cutting the compressor off when it overheats from trying to start with a bad start relay. Be sure to unplug the freezer before working on it. The start relay is accessed through an access panel on the side of the freezer. The start relay is plugged into the side of the compressor. There will probably be a black cover over the relay that needs to be removed to replace the relay. The start relay is inexpensive and is an easy repair. My freezer is a Hotpoint model #HHM5SM AWW, but they are generally the same or very similar and operate in the same manner. Here is the link where I bought the relay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/203043537630
UPDATE 2023/10/4!! The above EBay site no longer exists. I have found what looks to be the same relay at the below link. Please let me know if this works:
https://www.amazon.com/RefrigeratorZ...