Customer Questions and Answers for Run Capacitor by Whirlpool

Shaw, The capacitor for this model will be part number WPW10662129 but in most cases, the capacitor does not fail and it is a faulty start device causing the compressor to not run. capacitor is a run capacitor not a start capacitor.

Mike, The refrigerator receives its air from the freezer. So if the freezer has stopped cooling adequately then you will need to remove the rear panel and check the coils frost pattern looking for a total sheet of ice meaning a defrost issue or half frost pattern meaning a sealed system issue that would require a visit from a refrigeration tech.

WW, You will want to check to see what is running and what is not. If the fans run but the compressor is not then test to see if there is 120 Vac to the compressor. If there is then the start device would be the most likely issue. If there is not power then this will be a control board that is faulty. If there are no fans or compressor running then the control board will be the likely issue.

Barney, it would not be recommended that an alternative capacitor is used that does not have the same operating parameters as the manufacturer recommended capacitor WPW10662129. Doing so could potentially impact the operation.

Hello Len, the overload is built into the PTC start device you replaced. If the compressor and fans are running and there is no cooling in the freezer then ref has a sealed system problem.

Dee, the evaporator in the freezer would need to be inspected to identify if it is completely blocked up with ice or not. If it is, there is a defrost issue that would need to be addressed. If the evaporator does not have any frost on it and the compressor is running, there is a sealed system issue that would require an EPA certified tech to diagnose and repair the sealed system. Unfortunately, the model number provided is not registering as a valid model. If the model and serial numbers could be verified and provided on a new inquiry, this will allow for the most accurate information to be presented.

Hello, Cindy. The capacitor for your refrigerator compressor is part number: AP6023677. You are correct. Thank you.

Rudi, It is possible that you have voltage to the thermostat but not leaving and supplying voltage to the compressor and fans. Check the thermostat for continuity with the control turned to run and see if you have a closed circuit. No continuity or [open circuit] and you will need to replace the thermostat.

Julie, With the unit not running at all, no fans or compressor running, try to unplug the unit for a minute and then plug back up and see if it does not come on. If it does not then this would most likely be an issue with the defrost control board WPW10352689.

John, the compressor should be running any time the evaporator and condenser fans are running. If the compressor is running and it it not producing any cold air, you would have a sealed system issue. The compressor has either failed or the system is out of Freon.