This capacitor stores and releases electrical energy to help the refrigerator's compressor start and run smoothly. Replacing a weak or failed capacitor can restore reliable compressor startup and more consistent cooling performance.
- Provides the electrical boost/phase shift needed for compressor motor startup and steady operation
- Works with the start device to deliver proper current to the compressor
- Failure symptoms can include clicking or humming near the compressor, poor cooling, or short cycling
- May cause the compressor not to start after power interruptions when weak or failed
What's included: 1 capacitor Install notes:
- Disconnect power before servicing any electrical component
- Safely discharge the capacitor before handling; avoid touching terminals
- Note wire positions and terminal markings; transfer leads one at a time to the matching terminals
- Secure the capacitor in its mounting/bracket to prevent vibration damage
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Three year old Frigidaire upright freezer quit running. Kenneth B. • Crossville , TN • April 03, 2021
My barely three year old Frigidaire upright freezer quit running and we discovered it when most of the contents were just starting to thaw. Luckily we have nearby neighbors that my wife walks with most days and two or three of them came to our rescue with available freezer space to save the more valuable things like meat and seafood. The compressor would not come on, no fan, no noises of any kind but the light came on when the door was opened so obviously it had power. I unplugged it for a...
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