Customer Questions and Answers for Capacitor by Whirlpool

The Capacitor is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washers. This capacitor regulates and distributes the electrical current throughout the washer. It powers the motor and other electrical components, allowing them to function properly.

Over time, heavy usage and normal wear and tear can cause degradation of the capacitor.

Symptoms of a bad capacitor include:

• The washer fails to agitate or spin during the wash cycle
• Abnormal sounds coming from the motor area
• Lights or control panel not working properly
• The washer fails to start or run at all

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.