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The compressor start relay attaches to the compressor in your refrigerator. If your refrigerator will not start, one of the most common parts to fail is the compressor start relay. Sometimes called the controller, this device is used to boost the compressor until the unit is running. Other common symptoms connected to start relays include: refrigerator will not start, will not cool, is making a clicking, humming or buzzing sound, or the compressor itself is warm to the touch. You may also smell a burnt plastic odor if the relay has failed. Shake the relay and listen for any rattling, as this is a sign that it is faulty.
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Freezer just quit working. I could turn thermostat off. Click ever few seconds would stop..I figured the thermostat was good compressor not starting
First unplug it and pull away from wall to gain access to the Rear of freezer. From the rear of the freezer. You can clearly see the compressor.....I had to lay in the floor. Best way to see what your doing . Attached to the side of the compressor Is square cover over the start relay..it has a metal bail that retains the
... Read more cover. Simply remove the strap with a flat blade screwdriver the cover can then be removed. A flashlight and screwdriver is all I needed The switch body plugs onto the compressor with pins or blades. Mine broke in a few pieces by the time it was completely removed. The start switch has very tight connections so its a bit of a struggle to get it off. ..stick screw driver behind it and try pry evenly until its off..secure new switch on the pins and push it in ..there is one single wire attached to the start switch no confusion there.install cover and its retainer and its done..
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kenneth from Ayden, NC
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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Freezer was not freezing.
I removed the compressor start relay and replaced it with the new part. Initially it did not work. When I checked my work, I had to tighten the connector on the new part. Once I made the correction, the freezer is freezing normally again.
Andre from ANDERSON, SC
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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Freezer would not run ... replace the compressor start relay which fixed the problem
Pulled out the freezer. Unplugged. No freezer back cover was there. The compressor start relay was in a plastic encasement attached to the compressor - wires led me to it. Removed the solid metal spring with a screwdriver and removed the plastic cover. Tried to pull out the defective relay but the freezer was so old I needed a pliers to r
... Read moreemove it. When I put pressure on the old relay with the pliers the relay broke and came off in pieces. I then removed the wires from the broken parts and put them on the new relay. I pushed the new relay onto the 2 pins then replaced the cover and spring. After plugging the freezer in the problem was fixed.
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Tom from CEDARTOWN, GA
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Easy
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15 - 30 mins
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The compressor would not run.
I removed the cover, used a multimeter to test the compressor circuit, and found the compressor start relay to be defective. Ordered a new one and installed it when it arrived.
Linda from Gurnee, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Compressor was short cycling
Removed the cowling with a square drive screw driver, removed the spring clip from the cover of the compressor controls with a screw driver, pulled off the old compressor start relay and replaced it with the new part. Since other problems could have caused the compressor to short cycle this was a "replace the part and hope it would work"
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Sherman from Tuttle, OK
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30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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refrigerator stopped cooling
After the refrigerator stopped cooling, we determined that the problem was in the compressor area. we used a screwdriver to get the cover off and then vice grips to get the actual pieces out (start relay & overload)--they broke, but they were already broken). We went to the Home Depot site to purchase the parts, but found PartSelect to b
... Read moree much less expensive. Put the parts in when they came a few days later and it worked! thank you PartSelect!
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Dean
January 28, 2018
I moved a 1988 Gibson and now it trips the GFI, I plugged into non-GFI and tests showed no power at the compressor, but the door light works. Can you help?
For model number RT17F9WU3
Hello Dean,
Thanks for your question. You may want to test the compressor's start relay with a multimeter to see if it has continuity, and replace it if it shows no continuity. The part number for your model's relay is PS453311.
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have a blue and white wire don't remember which one goes to starter relay? thanks Alan
For model number part#216594300
Hello Alan, Thank you for your inquiry. We show that the white wire should go to the relay. We hope this helps and if you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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