Leisure Short Cycling / Overload Trip

Freezer short-cycles; compressor starts and stops frequently within a few minutes.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Weak compressor start relay or overload, High head pressure due to dirty condenser, Overcharged or restricted sealed system (professional diagnosis), Faulty main PCB control logic

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before accessing compressor components.

Steps:

1. Clean condenser: Ensure condenser coils are clean and well ventilated.
2. Check ambient temperature: Extremely high room temperatures can cause overload trips; improve ventilation.
3. Replace start relay/overload: Fit a new compressor start relay/overload compatible with your Leisure model.
4. If problem persists: A sealed system or compressor issue may be present; contact a refrigeration technician.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Compressor Overload Protector

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