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The Washer Capacitor is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is an essential electrical component that plays a crucial role in starting and running the washer motor efficiently.
Symptoms of a bad washer capacitor include:
Causes of a faulty capacitor can range from normal wear and tear over time to electrical surges, overheating, or physical damage.
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore washing machine models.
Not knowing for sure that the problem was the capacitor, I was reluctant to purchase and replace the part. I went AppliancePartPros.com web site and clicked on the part replacement video.The repair video was short and well illustrated. Before the repair began, the service rep says, " the reason you would replace the capacitor is that after turning the timer on, the machine would just hum." The instruction video was the reason that I purchased the part at AppliancePartPros.com The part was... Read more
The Capacitor is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washers. This capacitor regulates and distributes the electrical current throughout the washer. It powers the motor and other electrical components, allowing them to function properly. Over time, heavy usage and normal wear and tear can cause degradation of the capacitor. Symptoms of a bad capacitor include:
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
I repaired it myself. I viewed each video on YouTube from AppliancePartsPros.com. I saved 200.00 and my washing machine runs like a top. Read more
The Capacitor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This part stores and releases electrical energy to help start the washer's motor and maintain its operation during wash cycles.
Causes of a bad capacitor can include electrical surges, overheating, or degradation over time.
Symptoms of a bad Capacitor include:
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
I was actually getting an error code for the shifter and speed sensor. I ordered a shifter, which included the speed sensor, and replaced that part but the washer still didn't work. After doing some more research online, someone mentioned that the capacitor may be bad. After talking to my dad, who is an electrician, he said it sounded like my problem could very well be the capacitor. Knowing that we'd been without a washer for almost two weeks at this point, I went ahead and ordered the... Read more
This capacitor stores and releases electrical energy to give the appliance's circuit the boost and stability it needs to start and run properly. Replacing a weak or shorted capacitor can restore reliable operation and reduce strain on related components. What it does
I originally thought it to be my capacitor. But after installing the new one my machine still wouldn't wash, upon further inspection the hose that connects to the water level indicator on the control panel had popped a loose. I reconnected it and my washer is working just fine now. So try and do a complete inspection before spending unnecessary money ($125) like I did. Read more
This running capacitor restores proper motor operation by providing the phase shift needed for fan and compressor motors. It helps motors run smoothly and reduces overheating or hard-start symptoms when the original capacitor fails. What it does:
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