Wiring to freezer compressor smokes

sg | 19:05 Thu 08th Sep 2011 | How it Works

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I have just been given a small freezer which was working perfectly in its precious home. I plugged it in and the wiring began to smoke a little then the motor cut out. Obviously I switched it off immediately.
If it was working perfectly before what could have caused it to get a fault in the wiring?
Is this a common fault and is it worth paying to get it fixed?

Any thoughts?

thanks

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The smoke was from the little box of wiring that is attached to the black cylindrical compressor housing.

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..... probably called the compressor relay - I might be able to remove it and clean it, which may solve the problem - has anyone else had similar problem?