Robert J Hemet , CA January 16, 2015 Appliance: Model KENMORE Fridge kenmore got warm 20 yr old model I WAS SHOPPING FOR A NEW ONE WHEN MY NEIGHBOR TOLD ME THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 4 YRS AGO. HIS BROTHER WAS A REPAIR PERSON AND HE MENTIONED TO REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR RELAY ATTACHED TO THE SIDE OF THE COMPRESSOR. IT WAS VERY EASY TO DO. WENT TO A LOCAL SHOP THEY WANTED 35 FOR THE PART AND ALSO TRIED TO SELL ME ANOTHER FIX WITH A DIFFERENT RELAY SYSTEM FOR 39.99. I WENT ONLINE FIRST TO FIND THE BEST DEAL AND YOU HAD IT. ORDERED IT THURSDAY AND IT CAME FEDEX TUESDAY NIGHT. PUT IT IN - GOT EVERYTHING CLEANED UP AND IT STARTED WORKING! THEN IT SHUT OFF SO I CALLED A LOCAL SHOP AND THEY SAID IT PROBABLY WENT IN TO DEFROST MODE. WAIT AN HOUR. SO I WENT AWAY FOR 3 HRS CAME BACK SAID WELL HERE WE GO AT THE DOOR AND FOUND A WONDERFULLY COLD FRIDGE AND FROZEN ICE CUBES FOR MY FIRST COOL GLASS OF WINE THAT EVENING! $26 WELL SPENT AND ITS WORKING BETTER THAN EVER. LOOKING BACK I NOTICED OVER THE PAST COUPLE YEARS THINGS THAWING OUT OCCASIONALLY AND THE FRIDGE WORKING HARDER THAN USUAL AT TIMES. ALSO A PUDDLE OF WATER OCCASIONALLY I PUT A DISH IN TO CATCH. IF YOUR S IS ACTING UP THIS WAY IT MAY PAY TO REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR RELAY NOW BEFORE IR HAPPENS WHEN YOUR AWAY OR AT A BAD TIME. THANKS. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers
Alex M Carmel , NY November 05, 2016 My refrigerator stop feezing i started hearing clicking sounds I watched youtube videos related to the clicking sound and loss of the temp. In those videos people sad that problem related to the busted compressor relay . I went to this site , then searched the part # 2 days later , received a part, and replaced the busted relay with the new one. My refrigerator now working better then before, no kidding. I 'm not a handy man per say, so I'm really pleased with the result. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
James H Houston , TX February 01, 2020 Refrig would not cool/ Replaced the compressor start relay.. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
John C Amity , AR August 06, 2019 Compressor wouldn't start Replaced relay. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers