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Customer Questions and Answers for Compressor Run Capacitor by Frigidaire

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Part Number: OEM12947568
Manufacturer Part Number: 5304464438

The Compressor Run Capacitor is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This electrical component is essential for providing the necessary torque to start and maintain the operation of the compressor motor, which is responsible for cooling the refrigerator.

Symptoms of a failing compressor run capacitor include:

  • The refrigerator not running or cooling properly
  • The compressor failing to start or running intermittently
  • Humming or buzzing noises coming from the compressor area

Causes of needing to replace the compressor run capacitor can include normal wear over time, exposure to high temperatures or electrical surges, or physical damage to the capacitor itself.

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore refrigerator models. 

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Ron, You will test the defrost heater and defrost thermostat for continuity, if there is not continuity then replace the part without continuity. If these check ok then the issue will be a faulty control board. The control board needed is part number 5303918476.

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Hello Jane. If the compressor is still humming and wont run, then you have compressor failure and will need an HVAC tech to repair the unit.

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Hello Olga. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the control board. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hello Evil, If the compressor is in need of replacement, it is about a four hour job for a trained, Freon certified technician.

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Hello Debbie, If the compressor is running and the unit is not cooling down, there will be a sealed system issue unless the unit is in an atmosphere as hot as the hot coils. You see, refrigeration works on heat transfer. If the heat cannot be dissipated back into the room, it cannot get any cooler. If this is not the case, the compressor could have an internal issue, there could be a loss of Freon, or, if the compressor is running really hot, there could be a sealed system restriction which would prevent the circulation of Freon in the sealed system, compromising the cooling effect.

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