Fridge turn off after 5 minutes, what is wrong with it?

Fridge turn off after 5 minutes, what is wrong with it? My fridge wan’t cooling at all so I changed the relay. Now when I plug in the fridge, it starts to cool for 5 minutes, then it stops. And the thermostat inside the fridge goes off too. What is the problem? The fan does not run in my fridge, which I just noticed. But could that cause the fridge to stop cooling completely?? I thought if the fan does not work, then it would still continue to be cold in the freezer.

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"Parts listed here are for your model:

Solution 1:

Condenser Coils are Dirty

The condenser coils are usually located under the refrigerator. They dissipate heat as refrigerant passes through them. If the condenser coils are dirty, they won’t dissipate the heat effectively. As debris builds up on the coils, the refrigerator becomes less efficient, causing the refrigerator to work harder to cool down. If the coils are significantly dirty, the refrigerator will not be able to maintain the proper temperature. Check the condenser coils to determine if they are dirty—if the condenser coils are dirty, clean them.

Solution 2:

Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat directs voltage to the compressor, evaporator fan motor, and condenser fan motor (if applicable). If the temperature control thermostat is not working properly, it may prevent the refrigerant system from running. To determine if the thermostat is defective, rotate the thermostat from the lowest setting to the highest setting and listen for a click. If the thermostat clicks, it is not likely defective. If the thermostat does not click, use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. If the temperature control thermostat does not have continuity at any setting, replace it.

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Solution 3:

Main Control Board

The main control board might be defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.

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