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Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Overload Relay Combination
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Overload Relay Combination WP12555902

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PartSelect Number PS11738533
Manufacturer Part Number WP12555902
Manufactured by Whirlpool
Product Description

Overload Relay Combination Specifications

This part is both the start relay and the overload. The start relay boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed and the overload provides extra protection against excessive temperatures.
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Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Overload Relay Combination

Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Overload Relay Combination
Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Will Not Start | Fridge too warm | Freezer section too warm | Clicking sound
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Amana, Kenmore, Maytag, Whirlpool.
Part# WP12555902 replaces these:
AP6005484, 12555902, 8170706
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No cooling in the freezer or in the refrigerator
Remover rear cover at bottom of refrigerator. The replacement run capacitor was the same as the original one. The replacement Overload Relay Combination was slightly different. It plugged onto the compressor the same, but the connector where the power came in from the wiring harness was different. I had to cut off the original connector from the wiring harness, and then splice in new connectors onto those two wires which I could then attach to the replacement Overload Relay Combination. Fortunately the connectors I needed were fairly common and I had those available. After that it worked. My suspicion is that the Run Capacitor was fine, and it was just the Overload Relay Combination that failed. Replacing the capacitor without replacing the Overload Relay Combination did not fix the problem.
Other Parts Used:
Run Capacitor Overload Relay Combination
  • Ben from Falls Church, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Refrigerator and freezer was not cooling. The compressor would not stay running. When the compressor kicked on it would only run for a few seconds and got warm real quickly. I replaced both the overload relay combination and the running capacitor. Don't know what the problem is. I thought for sure t
disconnected wire connections, pulled old overload relay and running capacitor out like a plug and plug in the new one then reconnected the wires.
  • Ronald from Monroe, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Refrigerator had been working and still had lights and a running fan, but no cooling, everything had defrosted.
I didn't do it, my husband did. He removed the back panel and used an ohm meter to check the compressor and found that that was working so he decided to replace the overload relay and capacitator. He has an hour lunch and since the parts were in he decided to change it during his lunch hour. The minute he had them replaced....voila!! Cold again! We had a different fridge that had the same problem, but we thought it would be too expensive to fix so we junked it......wish we would have tried this!!! So proud of the hubby!
Other Parts Used:
Run Capacitor Overload Relay Combination
  • Teresa from Baraboo, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Compressor was not working
Open back cover and check thecomprosser and ffan. Fan was working and compresore was very hot and freon pipes are not cold. Check the connectivity with the resistor meter on compressor and all 3 pin were checked out ok. that means compressor is ok. Then check overload relay and there was a short butn out. take the part # and order from partselect and i got in 3 days costiing me less than $ 20.00. replaced relay and frezzecompressor start colling the syatem.
Other Parts Used:
Run Capacitor Overload Relay Combination
  • SHIRISH from WHEELING, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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Clicking noise every 1 minute - Refrigerator ran continuously
unplug Ref. and on back of Ref., take back panel off to locate compressor. Attached to the compressor are 2 small parts, secured to the Ref. w/ a small clip. Remove the clip w/ a pair of plyers. Remove the Capacitor (white plastic electric part)form the Compressor - the black overload relay will come off with it. Plug the new relay in to the Capactor. Locate the two wires (used to connect the Ref. to the Capacitor) from the Ref, unplug them from the old Capacitor/Relay and plug them in to the new part(s). Plug the new parts back in to the Compressor. Reinstall the the small metal clip that holds the Capacitor/Relay in place. Plug Ref. back in - if no noise, parts have worked (allow 5+ mintues to test).
Other Parts Used:
Run Capacitor Overload Relay Combination
  • Greg from Ellisville, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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loud hum from compressor, cycling overload switch, no cooling.
I could hear a loud hum from the compressor motor cycling on/off every 5-10 seconds. Pulled the capacitor and relay switch from the compressor. Checked compressor terminals with ohmmeter, no shorts to ground so it was ok. A gravely substance rained out of the overload relay switch when I removed it, so I assumed it was bad. Didn't need to check the capacitor as it was only another $20 or so to replace. Also didn't notice any oily residue that would signify a coolant leak, so assumed the system was still pressurized. New relay switch and capacitor plugged right in, no tools needed. Re-secured the assembly with it's original keeper clip wire and I was done. Plugged it in and made sure it was cooling properly before replacing the various back cover panels. Like a new reefer! Couldn't have been easier. Just be careful with the capacitor when you remove it. It could hold a lethal electric charge.
Other Parts Used:
Run Capacitor Overload Relay Combination
  • Brian from Laura, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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The refrigerator quit cooling and the compressor would click on and off
I took off the faceplate on the back to access the compressor and took off the overload relay switch from the compressor. The overload fit on the compressor correctly. The top quick connect did not fit on the overload so I had to cut the quick connect off and replace the wires with correct size clamps and replace. It has been working fine.
  • Brian from Minneapolis, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Tammie
September 21, 2017
Will this part fix my refrigerator so i don't have to keep unplugging, wait 15 mins and plug it back in to start getting cold
For model number ARB2217CSR
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Hi Tammie, Thank you for your question. It may be this part but you may want to test your run capacitor and your thermostats as well. They can also cause that issue in your appliance. I hope this helps. Good luck withj your repair.

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Michael
August 14, 2021
Refrigerator won't get cold. It seems the freezer food is still solid, but we might have caught it in time. Butter is soft, milk is not cold, barely cool
For model number brd18v2w
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Hello Michael, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: the cold control thermostat, defrost thermostat, defrost timer, the evaporator fan motor and the run capacitor. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you. Good luck with your repair.

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Joe
April 5, 2023
Can the white wire and black wire be switched? I noticed the white wire end is smaller than the black wire.
For model number WP12555902 or PS11738533
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Hi Joe, Thank you for your question. It is important to install the wires in the proper locations on the overload relay combination. We have included a link to one of our YouTube videos that you may reference on how to install the overload relay combination. The refrigerator in the video may appear different from yours, but it will give you a general idea on how to install the part. We hope this helps with the repair!

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Ted
May 1, 2023
Hello my name is Ted. I am Electrician I am the building owner. My tenants Amana refrigerator is not cooling at all. The model is a RS24664BS I will be replacing the overload relay I question is should I replace the capacitor at the same time as the compressor seemed to be running, but shut down due to high temperature. Thanks for your help.
For model number ARS2464BS
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Hello Ted, thank you for reaching out. The most common reason a refrigerator stops cooling is dirty condenser coils. Thankfully, to fix this problem all you need to do is give them a good clean. If the issue persists, you may need to replace the start relay, part number PS8746522. We hope this helps!

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Michael
August 14, 2021
The refrigerator was running but not getting cold.
For model number brd18v2w
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Hello Michael, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: the cold control thermostat, defrost thermostat, defrost timer, the evaporator fan motor and the run capacitor. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you. Good luck with your repair.

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Christian
November 22, 2021
Hello, my refrigerator works well for 2 to 3 months and for some unknown reason the compressor does not start anymore. I unplug it and plug it back in and after a few minutes it restarts. which part do you think is defective. Amana model ARB1914CW
For model number ARB1914CW
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Hello Christian, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the overload relay and the start device and capacitor for the compressor. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you. Good luck with your repair.

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