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Customer Questions and Answers for Start Device by Frigidaire

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By: Frigidaire
Part Number: OEM17960436
Manufacturer Part Number: 297259515

The Start Device is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This small electronic component plays a role in the refrigeration cycle by providing the necessary boost to start the compressor. Without a properly functioning start device, the refrigerator may not cool efficiently, leading to spoiled food and increased energy consumption. 

Causes of a faulty Start Device can vary and may encompass electrical failures like short circuits or power surges, overheating of the component, and physical damage or wear due to aging.

Symptoms of a bad Start Device include:

  • The refrigerator not starting
  • Intermittent operation of the refrigerator
  • Unusual noises coming from the back of the refrigerator where the compressor is located
  • The refrigerator failing to maintain a consistent temperature

This OEM Frigidaire part is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator and some Kenmore models.

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Jeff, To put this unit into a manual defrost you would hit the light switch 5 or 6 times in rapid succession. Test the defrost heater and defrost bimetal to make sure that they are good. If these are ok then the issue will be the control board in the refrigerator compartment.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, July 17, 2019

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