The Compressor Start Relay is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This essential component is responsible for initiating the compressor's start-up process by supplying power to the compressor motor. It helps kickstart the compressor, allowing it to begin the cooling cycle.
A faulty start relay or overload can occur due to wear and tear over time, electrical issues, or component failure.
Signs of a bad start relay may include:
- The refrigerator not cooling properly or not cooling at all
- Unusual noises coming from the compressor area
- The compressor fails to start or repeatedly cycles on and off
This OEM Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Refrigerator quit cooling Mitchell M. • Jackson , GA • May 12, 2017
First I have an LG French Door with a bottom freezer. It quit cooling. I went on line and watched some very informative You Tube videos. I trouble shot according to these videos. In these videos it shows that if there is a click coming off the compressor it has too meanings, the compressor is froze or the start relay is bad. I ohmed the compressor and had no open wires in the compressor. I then shook the relay and it was making noise. The videos stated that is there is a noise in the relay...
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