{"id":17003,"date":"2025-05-06T10:26:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T17:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=17003"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:49:25","slug":"how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/","title":{"rendered":"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17081,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device WPW10448874","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.","_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-me8v1pdk' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your refrigerator failing to keep its cool or making mysterious clicking sounds? You might be dealing with a faulty compressor start device, a common issue that can disrupt your fridge\u2019s functionality. Don't worry\u2014our step-by-step guide, complete with a how-to video below, will help you easily replace this part and get your fridge back on track in no time.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=79fopE3qGe4' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me8v24o7']\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-me8n7mj3' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<b>Looking for the right part?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter your appliance model number below to find the exact match and get your appliance running like new again!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[search]<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-239.jpg' attachment='17082' attachment_size='full' 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='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-18ub2qz' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\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-ma2s830c' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/whirlpool-tsd2-115v-electrical-wpw10448874-ap6021552.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compressor start device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is responsible for providing power to the compressor's start and run windings. Over time, this part may fail and need replacement, resulting in issues such as the refrigerator not cooling properly or you may hear a clicking sound from the back of the refrigerator.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This repair is relatively straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. With the right tools and a little bit of time, you can save money on professional repair services and restore your Whirlpool refrigerator's cooling functionality.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let's get started and learn how to replace the compressor start device in your Whirlpool refrigerator!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Watch here: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=79fopE3qGe4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Replace: Whirlpool\/KitchenAid\/Maytag Refrigerator Compressor Start Device WPW10448874<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. We recommend consulting your manufacturer's documentation or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/repair-help\/\"> <b>contact us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you'll need<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform the compressor start device replacement, you will need the following tools:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarter-inch nut driver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat-blade screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needle-nose pliers<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement part<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work gloves<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety precautions<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by preventing any risk of injury from electric shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time and don\u2019t rush while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work in a well-lit area so you can clearly see and access the interior parts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear your workspace of clutter and other obstacles. Keep children and pets away from the work area.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never work on internal parts with bare wet hands. Make sure the work area is completely dry.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions for your part or appliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause injury.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts, pinching hazards and debris.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear safety glasses when working with chemicals, dust or cleaning large debris to prevent injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t test wiring with a multimeter for live voltage if you\u2019re unfamiliar with how to prevent short circuiting when testing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing the start device<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To test if the start device is bad before replacing it, follow these steps:<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting any testing, make sure that the refrigerator is unplugged from the power source to prevent electric shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the compressor start device, which is typically mounted on the side of the compressor. It is a combination of the start relay and overload protector.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully disconnect the start device from the compressor terminals. Gently pry the device off, taking care not to damage the terminals or surrounding components.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on your multimeter and set it to the resistance (ohms) mode. If your multimeter has multiple resistance ranges, select the lowest range (e.g., 200 ohms) for better accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the three terminals on the start device. Touch one probe of the multimeter to the common terminal (C) and the other probe to the start terminal (S). The multimeter should display a resistance reading. Typically, it should read a low resistance value, such as a few ohms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, move one of the multimeter probes from the start terminal (S) to the overload terminal (M). The multimeter should again display a resistance reading. In this case, it should read a significantly higher resistance value, indicating the overload protector is working.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the multimeter shows an open circuit (infinity resistance) on either the start relay or overload protector terminals, it indicates a defective part and the start device should be replaced.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement steps<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by removing the access panel at the rear of the refrigerator. Use the quarter-inch nut driver to remove the screws that hold the panel in place. Start with the screw that holds the ground wire and then lift the panel out.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect the plug from the water inlet valve. Use the flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry them out.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the line cover by gripping it on the sides and pulling it off.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the needle-nose pliers to grab the retainer spring and push it towards the compressor, then lift it up and release it from the compressor. Let it drop down.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry the compressor start device off the compressor terminals.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the power plug connected to the compressor start device by lifting the tab and disconnecting it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take out the run capacitor by pulling it out. You will reuse it with the new part.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the run capacitor under the new compressor start device. Plug the terminals into the cutouts and place it over the tower. Push it in until it locks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconnect the power plug by inserting it in the correct orientation until it clicks into place.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the compressor start device by aligning its terminals with the three terminals on the compressor. Push it in firmly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the retainer clip by placing the bottom part into the opening on the compressor bracket and bringing it up. Push it in and lock the top hook.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the cover back on.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide the line cover onto the water valve and push it down to secure it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reattach the plug to the terminals on the water inlet valve.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the access panel back in place. Make sure that the power cord is not caught and can be freely connected.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the power cord and ground wire to the chassis using the same screw.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug the fridge back in and check that it is cooling properly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations! You have successfully completed the repair.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional information<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading! We hope this guide helped you replace the compressor start device on your Whirlpool refrigerator.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still need some replacement parts, grab your model number and head over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><b>AppliancePartsPros.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We offer over two million parts and most orders arrive in two business days. If you need some help with finding the right part or placing an order, you can contact our team at 1 (877) 477-7278.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re waiting for your new part to arrive, you can explore our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"><b>DIY blog<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and watch thousands of video tutorials on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@appliancepartspros\/videos\"><b>our YouTube channel<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to follow us on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/appliancepartspros\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/applpartspros\"><b>Twitter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/appliancepartspros?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see our latest repair guides!<\/span>\n\n<div id=\"app-safety-notes\" style=\"border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:22px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><div style=\"background:#1C437C;color:#fff;padding:9px 16px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">\u26a1&nbsp;Electrical safety \u2014 before you start<\/div><ul style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 20px 14px 38px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#1A1A1A;background:#fff\"><li style=\"margin:6px 0\"><b>Disconnect power<\/b> before you start \u2014 unplug it or switch off the breaker, and <b>confirm it's dead<\/b>.<\/li><li style=\"margin:6px 0\">Follow your <b>local electrical code<\/b>.<\/li><li style=\"margin:6px 0\">Anything involving <b>household wiring, outlets, or the breaker panel<\/b> itself is <b>licensed-electrician territory<\/b>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_blog blog_type='posts' categories='11' link='category' blog_style='blog-grid' content_length='content' contents='title_read_more' date_filter='' date_filter_start='' date_filter_end='' date_filter_format='yy\/mm\/dd' offset='0' conditional='' bloglist_width='' columns='3' preview_mode='auto' image_size='portfolio' items='3' paginate='yes' lazy_loading='disabled' alb_description='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ma2s8vm5']\r\n\r\n[av_social_share title='Share this entry' buttons='' share_facebook='' share_twitter='' share_whatsapp='' share_pinterest='' share_reddit='' share_linkedin='' share_tumblr='' share_vk='' share_mail='' share_yelp='' yelp_link='https:\/\/www.yelp.com' style='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' alb_description='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-p7f47f']\r\n\r\n","_aviaLayoutBuilder_active":"active","footnotes":""},"categories":[84,11],"tags":[8158,8162,8156,8164,8155,8163,8161,8160,8159,8157],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-06T17:26:22+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-07-14T18:49:25+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/\",\"name\":\"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-06T17:26:22+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-07-14T18:49:25+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc\"},\"description\":\"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"APP Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Troubleshooting Appliances\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Refrigerator\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/refrigerator\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\",\"name\":\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc\",\"name\":\"Steven E\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Steven E\"},\"description\":\"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/author\/stevene\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device","description":"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device","og_description":"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/","og_site_name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","article_published_time":"2025-05-06T17:26:22+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-07-14T18:49:25+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Steven E","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Steven E","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/","name":"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg","datePublished":"2025-05-06T17:26:22+00:00","dateModified":"2026-07-14T18:49:25+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc"},"description":"Learn how to remove and install the WPW10448874 compressor start device to get your Whirlpool refrigerator running again.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-239.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-whirlpool-refrigerator-compressor-start-device\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"APP Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Troubleshooting Appliances","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Refrigerator","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/refrigerator\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"How to replace Whirlpool refrigerator compressor start device"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/","name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc","name":"Steven E","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Steven E"},"description":"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/author\/stevene\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17003"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17003"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24153,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17003\/revisions\/24153"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}