Kenmore Freezer 198.8171687 (1988171687, 198 8171687) Parts

The installation of the new condenser motor was as the video described; there were no surprises. I noted the difference in operation immediately, the fan was moving at a higher rate of speed in a smoother motion. The new motor had far less shaft end play and seems to move more air across the condenser coil than the original motor. All in all, this was a relatively easy repair that solved a real refrigerator performance problem; the unit now cycles less often and generates less compressor heat. Read more

I simply popped old clip out with my fingernail. Then pulled the connection straight apart,noteing the location of internal parts (diode,bulb ).Reconnect the new part noteing same location as before.Not sure if this step is necessary, but it can't hurt. Push wires back in and snap clips in place. Took about 3 minutes! Read more

I checked on line for possible issues and it came back to the PTC relay overload assembly. I ordered one and verified with the technician if the instructions for wiring it up to an older model is addressed. He sent me a copy of the instructions and it covered everything. The part came in a about three days and I had it wired up in about 30 minutes with no issues. It's been running like a champ. Read more