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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Compressor Overload Protector by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18017994
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2183456

Refrigerator not cooling or compressor won't start? This overload protector prevents motor damage from overheating. DIY-friendly fix in under 30 minutes.

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Hello Scott, Does the unit trip the breaker when the compressor tries to come on? If so, you probably have a shorted winding in the compressor. If not, you will need to check the unit closer and provide more information so we can make a better diagnosis. We also need the model number from the units' I.D. tag so we can pull a wiring diagram for diagnostic reasons.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, July 25, 2014

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