My 12 year old Samsung American style fridge freezer has died.
I found it had blown the fuse, so I replaced it but that just failed, so I disconnected the compressor motor. I tried a 3rd fuse which kept working, so to prove the point I reconnected the compressor motor. Now when I switch on, the fuse does not blow, but the compressor does not run. As far as I can work out there is power going to the motor and the motor circuit is not open circuit.
It is a bit of a pity, because apart from not working the fridge is in quite good condition. Changing the compressor is not an easy job, I doubt that repair is economic.