Customer Questions and Answers for Run Capacitor by Whirlpool

Hello Charmaine. Look for a loose connection causing the unit to cut off and on with the door. As for the water, Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/173916-kenmore-top-mount-refrig-h2o-build-up.html

Hello By, From the problem description/complaint, this has to be one of two things causing the issue. Either the WPW10366605 Electronic Defrost Control, or the WP2198202 Cold Control.

Hello Running. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the thermostat WPW10511937 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

G, You may be on track, The compressor, condenser fan and evaporator fan(in the freezer compartment) all use the same power source, when one is running, all three components should be running. You'll need to check for 120 VAC to chassis ground, on the red wire attached to the overload 4387913 If the voltage is present you'll need to test the compressor windings with a multimeter and replace the overload / relay assembly. If no voltage is present, you'll need to check and find where the red wire is broken or loose.

Hello OS. No, you can hook the wires to either terminal on the capacitor WPW10662129.

Hello Roland. No, you need to order and replace the starter kit 8201786. Do not try using the old relay.

Hello Dorothy, To begin with, I don't believe the run capacitor can be the issue because the unit would not achieve 35°F as you stated it does. The compressor would not run long enough to get that cool. First thing to do is clean the condenser coils if there's any lint on them and make sure the unit is pulled away from the wall so the coils are at least 3 inches from the wall. This provides air circulation which is necessary for proper operation of a sealed system. You see, the unit does not make cold, but it removes heat. The heat it removes is carried to the condenser coils where it is dissipated back into the room. The next thing to check is the freezer fan WP2315539. If it's running, note whether the back wall of the freezer has a frost build-up on it. If it does, you have a defrost issue. If this is the case, you probably have a bad defrost thermostat WPW10225581. The defrost timer, which is electronic on this model 4388931, and the defrost heater WP2263749, are the only other two components in the defrost circuit. If there is no frost build-up on the back wall of the freezer, you need to remove the back wall of the freezer to check the frost pattern. If there is only an ice ball on the top left, (where the freon lines come into the freezer compartment), you either have an inefficient compressor, a sealed system restriction, or a freon loss. This means the unit is not financially feasible to repair. (The repair will cost as much if not more than the replacement cost of the unit). If at any point, you have more questions or are not sure of how to interpret the diagnosis, please feel free to re-post and we will assist you further.

Mike, You're on track, Now that everything is cleaned up and the door is closed and sealing all the way around, and the compartments are empty, you want to use an accurate thermometer in a cup of water and check for a temperature in the mid 30 dgr. range(38 to 40 dgrs. reccomended) after the 48 hour run time. If any adjustments are made you need to wait 24 hours, before doing another adjustment. If the problem persists, then replace the control. Thanks and Good Luck

Hello Joe. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/193358-freezer-fridge-not-cooling.html

Hello K8t. You will need to test the compressor. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/193358-freezer-fridge-not-cooling.html