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A refrigerator’s compressor start relay plugs right into the side of your refrigerator\u2019s compressor, giving it the electrical jump start it needs to run to keep the interior of your refrigerator cool. If the start relay fails your compressor won\u2019t run, and your refrigerator won\u2019t be able to keep cool. Thankfully it’s incredibly easy to fix, and doing it yourself is far more affordable than hiring a professional repair technician. With the right replacement part, this guide, and a bit of time you\u2019ll have your fridge back in order in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nHow To Replace A Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay (With Video!)<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A refrigerator's compressor start relay plugs right into the side of your refrigerator\u2019s compressor, giving it the electrical jump start it needs to run to keep the interior of your refrigerator cool. If the start relay fails your compressor won\u2019t run, and your refrigerator won\u2019t be able to keep cool. Thankfully it's incredibly easy to fix, and doing it yourself is far more affordable than hiring a professional repair technician. 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