This part helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer. This part has been updated by the manufacturer and may appear different than the original, but should function the same.
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Fridge keeps cycling on and off and a clicking sound happens every time compressor cycles.
10 of 11 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Kirk E from GRASS VALLEY, CA
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
I opened the back panel of the fridge and exposed the compressor. Unplugged existing run capacitor and installed new one with the addition of the sleeve that is stated must be installed around the run capacitor. Everything I read and on this web site says that based on these symptoms, that the problem is the run capacitor. I search
... Read moreed and search for a part called a start relay which plugs in to the compressor. This run capacitor plugs in to this other part which I take as the start relay.
Installing this run capacitor did not solve the problem. The fridge compressor keeps cycling on and off. Freezer doesn't keep as cold as it should.
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Freezer not getting cold enough to freeze ice cream
8 of 10 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Gary from ROSETO, PA
A Bit Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I took the advice off of your website about the only thing that will fix the problem is change the run capacitor. I felt assured that I would have a working refrigerator freezer after making this change. I was pretty disheartened when it didn`t solve anything. I was not going to take the new part back out after the sma
... Read morell challenge of putting it in. The next day I found out how to test the old capacitor and it was still good. I will just have to eat the $49. I did learn not to take advice from a website even if it seems like a sure thing
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Refrigerator to warm
5 of 5 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Lloyd from PITTSBURG, CA
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Instructions say run capacitor is by motor, but on this frige its in the refrigerator compartment. The capacitors looks different, one square and the other long