Refrigerator Compressor Overload and Start Relay 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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Pam
November 16, 2018
Looking for a control board for Whirlpool ref.
For model number ET8MTKXKXT00
Hello Pam, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you’re looking for is PartSelect Number: PS11740238. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
Hello,
We sat the fridge down hard while moving it (lowered the hand truck too fast).
now it won't start, but the light inside does work. what's your best guess?
thanks.
regards,
-anne
For model number ET18GKXGW01
Hello Anne, thank you for your question. We would recommend checking the compressor switches to be sure they are inserted tightly. If they are and the unit doesn't start, we would recommend replacing them. I hope this helps!
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Jeff
December 30, 2021
I'm looking at a part on your site it says refrigerator compressor overload and start relay Part select number PS11742479. I just wanted to make sure that this kit contains BOTH relays before I order the price is this correct? Thank you
For model number ER2CHMXPB04
Hello Jeff, Thank you for the question. The Part select number PS11742479 contains both the Start Relay and and Overload. All current prices and availability are shown on the site. We hope this helps!
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KEITH
March 23, 2023
Does this control the power to the entire unit? Mu ice machine runs for few seconds and turns off, including the cabinet lights
For model number KUIC15NLTS01
Hi Keith, thank you for contacting us. The compressor overload and start relay, part number PS11742479, starts the compressor motor. You need to replace this part to fix the issue. We hope this helps!
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Roger
July 16, 2023
Refrigerator will not start
For model number Kudf204kpa
Hello Roger, thank you for the great question. We believe your refrigerator is having this problem because of the faulty control board, part number PS16730692. We hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
