{"id":1303,"date":"2022-05-04T14:51:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=1303"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:50:28","slug":"how-to-replace-a-refrigerator-compressor-start-relay-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-refrigerator-compressor-start-relay-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Replace A Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay (With Video!)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A refrigerator&#8217;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&#8217;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":{"_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-md96j4pu' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your refrigerator struggling to keep cool? A faulty compressor start relay could be the culprit, causing your food to spoil and your energy bill to spike. Before calling in an expensive repair technician, discover how you can tackle this issue yourself with ease\u2014watch our step-by-step how-to video just below to get started.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-t1c6f']\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LgPXwtxsgyo' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' video_autoplay_enabled='aviaTBvideo_autoplay_enabled' video_mute='aviaTBvideo_mute' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-l2s4318q']\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-61rj87']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-l2s40g7l' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<strong>Need a replacement compressor start relay for your refrigerator? Search below using your specific fridge model number to identify the exact part needed:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[search]\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-2r4hif']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-l2s3x26l' admin_preview_bg='']\r\nYour refrigerator is a complex network of components big and small all working hard to keep your food fresh. Sometimes, the failure of one small part can completely disrupt the whole system before you replace it. Take the compressor start relay \u2013 this small component 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 that start relay fails because of an electrical surge or just because it\u2019s worn out with age, your compressor won\u2019t run, and your refrigerator won\u2019t be able to keep cool.\r\n\r\nLuckily, that small part is incredibly easy to fix, and doing it yourself is far more affordable than hiring a professional repair technician. With the right replacement part, a good guide, and a bit of care, you\u2019ll have your refrigerator back in order in just a few minutes. Want to know how? Good! We\u2019re walking you through it in today\u2019s guide. Let\u2019s get started.\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20260129_0953_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kg53w966e7hsebn7vqcbkca4-1500x630.png' attachment='22371' attachment_size='featured_large' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='refrigerator start relay' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-l2s3tdaz' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-2r4hif']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-l2s45cg9' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#app-safety-notes\">Full safety notes below<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Signs and Symptoms Of A Bad Relay On A Refrigerator<\/h2>\r\nAs with all electrical parts, a power surge or even just a long life spent kicking that compressor on can eventually cause a start relay to fail. Think you might have an issue with your refrigerator\u2019s start relay? Let\u2019s review some of the signs and symptoms of a bad compressor relay.<b><\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The compressor never runs. <\/b>As the name implies, the start relay helps the compressor to start up so that it can run. If you never hear the hum of the compressor running, this could be because the start relay has gone bad \u2013 a much cheaper fix than the compressor, itself.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The refrigerator isn\u2019t staying cool.<\/b> If the start relay has failed and the compressor isn\u2019t running, then your refrigerator won\u2019t be able to keep cool. The temperature in both the fresh food and freezer compartments will gradually rise.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You have power issues whenever the compressor kicks on.<\/b> Do your lights dim when the compressor starts running? Does your fridge blow fuses frequently? This could be caused by a damaged start relay.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The refrigerator is making frequent clicking noises. <\/b>The start relay clicks when it activates, so if you\u2019re hearing frequent clicking and no subsequent hum from the condenser, the start relay may be failing to provide adequate power to the compressor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>When you shake the start relay, it rattles.<\/b> This test requires that you do a bit of disassembly. Access the start relay as indicated in steps one through seven below, then give the relay a shake. If it rattles, it\u2019s bad, and needs to be replaced. If it doesn\u2019t rattle, then the problems you\u2019re having are likely caused by another component.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The relay has no connectivity. <\/b>If you have a multimeter, you can test the relay for connectivity. Once again, follow steps one through seven to remove your fridge\u2019s compressor start relay for testing. If it has none, it has failed, and needs to be replaced.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Finding The Right Replacement Part<\/h2>\r\nTo find a compatible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/refrigerator-compressor-sealed-system.html\">replacement compressor relay<\/a>, you\u2019re going to need your refrigerator\u2019s model number. You can find it on a sticker somewhere on the refrigerator itself. Check the following spots:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the exterior door or sides of the appliance<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Inside the door or on the door frame<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the interior ceiling of the freezer or refrigerator compartment<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the inside wall of either compartment<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the fridge floor, beneath the crisper fresh food drawers<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Behind the kickplate at the bottom of the appliance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nGot that number? Great! It\u2019s time to get your part and perform the refrigerator repair. Type your model number to search AppliancePartsPros.com and you\u2019ll be presented with a list of compatible components. Our search filters will help you to narrow things down to the exact piece you need, and once you order, you\u2019ll have your new start relay in just a few days.\r\n<h2>How To Replace A Compressor Start Relay<\/h2>\r\nFor this job, we replaced the compressor relay on a French door refrigerator manufactured by LG. Regardless of a refrigerator\u2019s manufacturer or model, the compressor start relay is going to be in roughly the same spot \u2013 behind the rear access panel at the bottom of the refrigerator, mounted right onto the side of the compressor. Whether you\u2019ve got a top-mounted freezer fridge from Whirlpool or an LG side-by-side, you should be able to use this guide to replace this component. However, if you do run up against any inconsistent steps, you can either consult your appliance manual for component diagrams or head on over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/AppliancePartsPros\/\">our YouTube channel<\/a> to check out our other refrigerator tutorials \u2013 we may have one for your exact model!\r\n<h3>Tools for the job<\/h3>\r\nFor a part that\u2019s so vital to the refrigerator operating efficiently, this is an amazingly quick and easy job. And if you gather up the following items before you begin, it\u2019ll go even faster.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Towel, for laying down in the work area to catch any spilled water<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00bd-inch wrench<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Phillips and flathead screwdrivers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Before you begin\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For safety, be sure to disconnect the refrigerator from power either at the wall outlet or circuit breaker. You\u2019ll also want to shut off the water supply to the fridge before you start, as we\u2019ll be disconnecting the water line temporarily to replace this part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ll be working entirely on the back of the refrigerator, so you\u2019ll need to pull it away from the wall to get started. It\u2019s up to you whether or not to remove the contents of your refrigerator and freezer before you start anything. Clearing out your fridge will save you from potential messes made when you pull the refrigerator away from the wall, but since this is a quick job done with the doors closed, you probably don\u2019t need to worry about any food spoilage.\r\n<h3>Replacing a refrigerator compressor relay<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lay a towel down beneath the water line. <\/b>Start by prepping your workspace: once the refrigerator is away from the wall, lay a towel down by the water line. Even with the supply of water temporarily shut off, you\u2019ll likely still have some spill out when you disconnect it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnect the water line. <\/b>The copper tube leading into the bottom of your refrigerator is the water line. It\u2019s held in place by a nut, which can be loosened with a \u00bd-inch wrench. Be aware that water will probably spill out once it\u2019s off.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the rear access panel. <\/b>A Phillips screwdriver can be used to remove the mounting hardware holding it in place.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>With the access panel off, now may be a good time to do a bit of cleaning. <\/b>By cleaning up your refrigerator\u2019s machine compartment, you\u2019ll prolong the lifespan of its most vital (and expensive) components and make it run more efficiently \u2013 potentially lowering your utility bill in the process! Take care when cleaning this space out. You don\u2019t want to damage anything, and the smaller copper tubes can be easy to accidentally kink or damage. Use a condenser brush, soft dry cloth, shop vac or vacuum cleaner to get the dust out.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the compressor start relay cover.<\/b> On the left side of the compressor, there should be a plastic cover held in place by a Phillips screw. The start relay can be found beneath this, so it\u2019s time to remove it!\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"2\">Once the mounting screw is out, you\u2019ll need to get the cover off. There may be a small opening toward the top of the cover. In some cases, you can get a flathead screwdriver into this opening to release the locking tab holding the cover in place.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"2\">If this is not an option for you, try gripping the cover with your hand. Push down on the cover and then pull it away from the condenser to release it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnect the wires connected to the old compressor start relay. <\/b>Make note of where each wire is connected before removing them. On our refrigerator, the blue wire was toward the front, and the pink toward the back. A flathead screwdriver can be used to pop them off if they\u2019re on there tight.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use your flathead screwdriver to pop the old relay off the mounting pins<\/b> and remove it from the refrigerator.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Install the new compressor start relay.<\/b> Line it up with the two pins on the compressor and push it into place. Next, connect the wires. They can be pushed into place by hand.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinstall the cover. <\/b>First seat the two tabs in the back of the cover, then press the cover in. Once it\u2019s set, the mounting screw can be reinstalled.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Put the rear access panel back on. <\/b>Hook the locking tabs on the bottom of the panel onto the body, then swing the cover up into place and reinstall the mounting screws.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinstall the water line. <\/b>You can hand tighten it first and then secure it with your \u00bd-inch wrench.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\r\nYou\u2019re all done! Don\u2019t forget to plug your refrigerator back in and turn the water supply back on. You\u2019ll want to give the fridge some time to get back to the right temperature. Listen for the compressor to kick on and back off. If your compressor runs and the fridge cools off, you\u2019re back in business.\r\n\r\nSurprised by how easy (and affordable!) of a job that was? Imagine what else you can DIY! 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