FIX YOUR MINI - FRIDGE THE CORRECT AND AFFORDABLE WAY!

Follow along with me as I diagnose and fix the basic parts of a mini - refrigerator (or possibly your full fridge equivalent). If your fridge stopped working, isn't cooling correctly, or is frozen, check this out before you make your next move. I will guide you on what to look for on your own particular fridge model and ways to implement these methods on most any fridge. I reference the most common parts applicable such as the relay, compressor, thermostat, and overload protector. I also talk about the basics of testing wires and circuitry for faulty pathways. It's best to narrow down the problem than to waste money throwing parts at something, especially on fridges that are not expensive to replace. Invest a little time, fix it, or at least figure out that you are safe to move on to a new one. Good luck! Have an awesome day 😊 This is the exact thermostat I chose - https://amzn.to/3Aj8A48 I researched quite a few before settling on this. If you use my link, I may earn a commission with zero cost to you, so thank you 😊 You will require a multimeter - https://amzn.to/3QXRqjC If you'd rather have a slightly more expensive (yet still cheap), much more well rounded model, use this one from Amazon. I've this exact one for years, without problem, and it's quite affordable for all its features. If you're unsure what to look for, just trust that I researched the cheapest feature packed model. If money is really tight, you can grab a $5 multimeter at Harbor Freight. Or, you can possibly use the $2 test light if only tracing continuity. However, I recommend getting a multimeter, they're so handy once you figure out the basics. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction of what we’ll do 0:49 Where to begin looking 1:12 Fridge diagnosis begins 1:59 Fridge diagram and explanation of how the fridge parts work with each other 2:55 Disconnecting the relay and wiring 3:18 Overload protector location and wiring 3:48 Testing the relay for problems 5:34 Locating the thermostat and wiring setup 6:56 Understanding the thermostat and figuring out which to buy as a replacement 8:46 The replacement thermostat I chose (link in the description) 9:16 Testing the electrical plug for faults 9:42 120 Volt / 15 Amp plug and outlet diagram 11:46 Testing the thermostat with a multimeter (to determine if bad) 14:17 Removing the interior fridge panel to access thermostat wire 16:56 Alternate testing ideas for deducing issues 17:29 Overload protector check 18:33 Checking the ground wiring 19:10 Double check the relay (when installed) 19:55 Advanced testing (with power on) 21:34 Knob and screw adjustments for temperature control 22:57 Reinstallation summary 24:43 Comparing the new and old thermostats 25:29 Information I found on “wdf” “wpf” and the numbering for the thermostat 26:14 Installing the new thermostat 30:26 Final notes and compressor working, yay! 31:31 Fix it Colton Difficulty Diagram/Scale