Kenmore / Sears Refrigerator Compressor & Sealed System

THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY,PTC

The Compressor Controller is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It is a component responsible for monitoring and regulating the compressor.

The controller allows the compressor to operate efficiently based on temperature inputs from sensors located throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. It controls compressor cycling intervals based on sensor readings in order to maintain optimal cooling.

Symptoms of a faulty controller include:

• Fluctuating interior refrigerator temperatures
• Compressor runs continuously without cycling off
• Compressor fails to turn on at all

This OEM Frigidaire part is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator and some Kenmore models.

This controller kit replaces the appliance's electronic control board, restoring proper power-up, keypad/display response, and reliable operation of controlled functions. Use it to address unresponsive controls or erratic behavior caused by a failed control board. What it does:

• Manages operation of key components based on sensor inputs and user settings
• Processes keypad/remote commands and powers display, mode, and timer circuits
• Coordinates temperature feedback to maintain selected settings
• Common failure symptoms include no display, unresponsive buttons, will not start, intermittent cycling, or error codes

• One controller kit

• Disconnect power before servicing; allow capacitors to discharge
• Use ESD precautions; handle the board by the edges only
• Access the control compartment; photograph wiring and move connectors one at a time to the new board
• Securely mount the board, restore power, and test all functions

This compressor kit is made to be used with freezers and refrigerators by several manufacturers. It includes the compressor as well as all small parts associated with it. The compressor is a component that helps move the refrigerant throughout the appliance's system. Temperature sensors indicate when the compressor should run. If the compressor is damaged, it may make strange noises, no longer cool properly, or could begin to overheat.If any of these issues are present, the compressor should be replaced. First, make sure the refrigerator is not connected to a power source. Remove perishable items from the appliance and place them in an icebox, cooler with ice, or another refrigerator. Locate the compressor on the back of the appliance by removing the metal guard. Remove the wire between the compressor and the capacitor before taking off the compressor. Replace this part with the new one by connecting it to the wire and reassembling the appliance.This is a compressor kit for use with refrigerators and freezers made by Crosley, Electrolux, Westinghouse, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Tappan, and Gibson. It is sourced directly from the manufacturer and sold as a single part. This is a genuine OEM replacement part.

The product featured is a Frigidaire refrigerator compressor. The compressor is a vital component for the cooling and freezing process of a refrigerator. A compressor works together with the evaporator in providing the cold air needed to keep everything at the desired temperature. When a compressor fails, this could have an effect that calls for an emergency repair. Losing the compressor function means the refrigerator stops getting cold in both compartments. Prolonging the repair could mean the loss of all the food items stored inside. A faulty compressor may become very loud when it operates. Users may hear a slight clicking sound on a compressor that's entirely out of commission. This is the relay clicking in an attempt to power the compressor. If a compressor does go out, keep the doors of the freezer and refrigerator shut. There's a chance the food can be salvaged if repairs take place fast enough. This compressor is a genuine OEM product and is sourced directly from the manufacturer and is only available as an individual component. Frigidaire, Kenmore, and Maytag refrigerators can be repaired with this component.

This PTC start relay mounts on the compressor and briefly powers its start winding to get it running, then drops out. Replacing a weak relay can restore reliable starts and resolve clicking/humming with no cooling.

• Provides the initial boost to the compressor via a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element, then opens as it heats
• Takes the start winding out of the circuit once the compressor is running
• Typical failure symptoms: compressor won't start, repeated clicking/humming, no cooling, visible heat damage at the relay or connector
• Direct replacement for the original PTC start device used on applicable models

• Disconnect power before servicing; allow hot components to cool
• Access the compressor compartment, remove the cover, and note the relay's orientation; pull the old relay straight off the compressor pins
• Inspect wiring terminals for heat damage; do not reuse burnt connectors
• Firmly seat the new relay on the compressor terminals, reinstall the cover, restore power, and verify compressor start

This starter is the compressor's start device. It energizes the start winding so the compressor can begin running, helping restore reliable cooling performance. What it does and common signs it's bad:

• Supplies initial current to the compressor's start winding; disengages once the motor is running
• Symptoms can include a warm refrigerator/freezer, compressor not starting, clicking or humming every few minutes
• Can show heat damage or rattling when shaken after failure

• One compressor starter

• Disconnect power before servicing and pull the unit forward for rear access
• Remove the compressor cover; note wire positions and device orientation
• Firmly seat the new starter on the compressor terminals and reconnect the harness; reinstall the cover
• Restore power and observe compressor start-up; use cut-resistant gloves and follow the product's service information

Starter (start relay) that replaces the compressor/motor start device to help the appliance begin running reliably. Use this starter when the motor fails to spin up or shows hard-start symptoms to restore normal starting behavior. What it does:

• Provides the initial electrical boost required to start the compressor or motor.
• Commonly replaced when the compressor hums but won't start, cycles on and off, or the appliance fails to reach proper temperature.
• Reduces repeated hard-start attempts that can stress the compressor motor.
• Fits systems that use a separate start relay.

• Disconnect power (unplug appliance or switch off the circuit breaker) before servicing.
• Access relay at the compressor/motor area (typically at the rear); remove the old relay and install the new one using the existing mounting and terminals.
• Handle the compressor area carefully; avoid bending terminals or damaging wiring.

This is the refrigerator's sealed-system compressor. It pressurizes and moves refrigerant through the system to remove heat from the cabinet, restoring consistent cooling performance when the original compressor has failed or lost capacity. What it does and common symptoms:

• Pumps and circulates refrigerant through the evaporator and condenser to remove heat
• Maintains target temperatures in both fresh food and freezer sections
• Symptoms of failure can include: no cool/poor cooling, unit warms up after short operation, humming then clicking from the compressor area, or repeated thermal overload trips
• Runs but not cool effectively when the compressor is weak or internally damaged (after ruling out start components and charge issues)

• 1 compressor

• Disconnect power before servicing; sealed-system work involves high pressure and high temperatures
• Sealed-system repairs require EPA Section 608 certification and specialized tools (gauges, vacuum pump, brazing equipment)
• Replace the filter-drier, braze connections properly, evacuate to deep vacuum, and charge to the model's specification
• Related components (start device/overload, run capacitor, controls) are tested before condemning the compressor