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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Compressor Start Device by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18050499
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10197428

The compressor start device provides the initial electrical boost needed to start the refrigerator's compressor motor. Located near the compressor at the back of the refrigerator, replace it when the compressor won't start, runs intermittently, or the refrigerator isn't cooling properly.

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Irv, To remove the start device on the side of the compressor, there is a wire that will go over the top of it. You will grab the wire with a pair of needle nose pliers and disconnect it at the top. Once disconnected you can simply pull the start relay off. It may be necessary to wiggle it around just a little while pulling to get it off.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, June 23, 2014

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