How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP3885081 / 8201786 Compressor Starting Device Kit

I watched a video on line that said to pull copressor starter off and shake it. If it sounded like a maraca, it was bad. Mine sounded bad. I ordered a new part and it took less than 15 minutes to replace. Fridge started cooling immediately. Could hear compressor kicl on immediately. 

Just removed back cover removed 3 wires and pulled off the starting device and relay then pushed on new starting device and relay the 3 wires and cover and pluged it in and it works perfect. 

After advice from a technician I checked for a compressor relay, however I did not know what it looked like and where it was located. I did a search on the internet and found your competitors website. They claimed to have the part and shared pictures. After taking apart every electronic component in my refrig I still could not find the relay shown on their site. I was afraid of ordering the wrong part. So I did another search and then found your website. I was amazed you would take the time to create a video. The video had shown me, your competitor had the wrong parts.They caused me to waste a great deal of time. Your video showed it was a 4 minute fix. The refrig originally cost me $2000.00 and I almost gave it away, the actual repair cost for the parts was $44, but I bought other pairs - the Capacitor and Thermostat. At a total cost of $122 it was a bargain. Since I ready bought a new Refrig, I am keeping this one in my garage. My wife is very happy. Thank you for all you do for us novice repairman. My trade is Telecommunications but I feel qualified to work on another refrig. 

We Googled the symptoms, which brought us to your website. Based on the recommendations, we purchased a compressor starting device kit, defrost thermostat (just to be safe), and a condenser brush. We cleaned all the coils, replaced the compressor starting device and defrost thermostat using your instructions and video. IT WORKED!! We are on day four and the refrigerator and freezer are working! Thank you so much!! We thought we were going to have to purchase a new refrigerator and that would be $1500-$2500 to match our current kitchen appliances. 

I ordered the compressor starting device kit and run capacitor to replace the burnt parts. It works right off the bat! The parts are for a Kenmore fridge/freezer. Saves Money and a trip to Dumping place. Great product and great Price. This is the second time I fix friends fridge/freezer with this repair kit from this site. Great Service! 

New capacitor and start device. 

Compressor start relay had gone bad. Ordered parts from appliancepartspro.com and fixed it in about 10 minutes for less than $70. 

Installed a Compressor Starting Device 

The appliance was a Kenmore refrigerator. After finding out that a Sears repairman wouldn't be able to come for several days and it would cost over $100 for them to just get through my door, I decided to see if I could fix it myself. After doing some online research, it sounded like a bad compressor starter. Ordering the part I needed from AppliancePartsPros.com was cheaper than Sears and it would get here quicker without a ridiculous shipping fee. I ordered the part and watched the Appliancepartspro video several times before installation. Although the video and directions seemed to indicate that the combined part should be used as opposed to the separate pieces because this was an original compressor and the original part was combined, it was pretty clear that the separate pieces were the only way the wires could be connected - maybe because this was a Kenmore rather than a Whirlpool frig (the part was a substitute Whirlpool part). I installed the starter kit according to the video, very easy - removed the old one, installed the two pieces of the new starter, and plugged in the wires. However, the cover would not fit property, so I left it off. I turned on the refrigerator, and after a few hours of cooling down the frig and freezer compartments, I have a cold, working refrigerator again. By the way I am a female. Women should not be afraid to try to fix things by themselves. 

Went to you tube and watched videos on trouble shooting the compressor. Tested resistance on starter and main winding and saw they were electrically sound. More than 9 out of 10 times its either the cap or relay. The relay was bad so I ordered a starter kit and cap for cheap insurance ( I lost $ hundreds when the fridge failed. A old cap on the new repair just seemed prudent.) Started up and measured temp with remote probe over time to see when the fridge and freezer were kicking on and off. All is well, time to restock.