The four oxygen atoms in a phosphate i â¦ on therefore have a total electric charge of -8, and the phosphorus atom must have an oxidation number of +5 to result in a net charge of -3 for the whole ion.
Remove the front lower panel on the refrigerator with a screwdriver and set the panel aside. Disconnect the wire connectors from the capacitor and terminal that are connected to the compressor, using your hand. Lift the compressor out of the bin and set it aside.
This helpful refrigerator repair guide explains how to access and replace the temperature control thermostat in the control housing of a refrigerator. Replace the thermostat if it doesn't sense the temperature properly or if it's not controlling the switch that sends voltage to the compressor.