This capacitor (Refrigerator and Freezer Compressor Run Capacitor, Run Capacitor) provides the voltage or energy current required to start the compressor and keep it running. It allows the compressor in your appliance to easily cycle on and off. This capacitor mounts directly onto the compressor starting relay. If the capacitor is faulty ...Read morethe compressor may get unusually hot and draw excessive amperage. It the compressor overheats, it may fail to run until it cools down again. The compressor may also get noisy from overheating. If this part is totally electrically open, it is defective (often due to overheating) and needs to be replaced. The part measures 1 inch by 1-1/2 inches, and is constructed of plastic with two metal wire terminals. This item includes 1 capacitor, sold individually. This part comes in black.
This is a multi-use and multi-appliance screw. It can be used on a microwave, refrigerator, range/oven, air conditioner, dehumidifier, washer, or dryer. The measurements of this screw are 8 x 1/2 inch. It has 6 threads. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further information on repair and accurate guidance. Remember to wear work gloves as a safety precaution.
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My refrigerator stopped cooling and the freezer section stopped freezing
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garth from forest lake, MN
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I knew the chances of all the freon leaking out was unlikely so I looked at the wiring to the compressor and there was a capacitor and a starter/overload so i figured I would start there. I went on line and found the parts at this site and they were less than the minimum service call charge for a service tech so I figured what the heck le
... Read moret's give her a shot so I did give it a shot. I ordered the parts and they were there in less time than a service tech could come out and i installed the parts and guess what for 90.00 in parts and 15 minutes in time I repaired my refrigerator. Thanks guys, It took less time to order the parts than it did to make the repair so thanks, your website rocks and is very well designed so my hat is off to you guys!
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compressor didnt turn on
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gerardo from el monte, CA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
changed the starter connected to the compressor
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freezer wasn't cooling
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James from Paden City, WV
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Wrench (Adjustable)
Unpluged the freezer Removed the knob from the thermostat. Removed the nut securing the thermostat Removed the wires from the thermostat Removed the sensing bulb from the bottom of the freezer by sliding it out, after marking with tape to get the insertion length.
Secured the new thermostat with the new nut
... Read more and threaded the new sensing bulb thru the plastic loops and inserted it 15 inches into its holder. Snapped the wiring back on the thermostat and plugged freezer back in.