John August 04, 2011 for Model Number 106.52603100 Hello I have a kenmore elite side by side it was gave to to me and the part that plugs onto the compressor is missing. Is this the starter? It also has 4 wires that would plug into the part that plugs onto the compressor. The wire was laying on one of cooling lines for the compressor and I think that is why the wires caught on fire. The wires that plug into whatever plugs onto the compressor 2 of them come from the right side of the frig and 2 of them come from a looks like a relay in front of the compressor. Is this the starter? Can you help me? Also there are 3 prongs on the compressor where this would plug or push on I dont have the part the person that took it off could not find it so I could see what it looked like. Waiting your reply.
1 Answer Hi John. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter for the testing procedures. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.htm Use this as you will need to check the compressor windings for open or shorts. There may be more of a reason why the wires caught fire. Even so you will need the start device part # 8201786. Thank you. Read More...
Rj July 24, 2011 for Model Number 106.74262402 Cooling system starts after a manual start. Everthing appears to work fine from the manual start. Freezer gets to zero or below and fridge is in the 35 degree range. Cooling system does not always restart when temps rises. Sometimes it does, but not always. Doing a manual start promps it to start again. Would this issue be the Temp sensor switch?
1 Answer Hello RJ. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the thermostat assembly WP2210491 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Justin July 19, 2011 I recently ordered this part - AP3885081 - and received it. The instructions are not clear as to whether I use an old part from the original install, part 2169373, or whether it is even required anymore. Any insight?
1 Answer Hello Justin. If you are using one of the white relays, you will need to use your old run capacitor WPW10662129. Hope this helps. Read More...
Hanna G. June 27, 2011 for Model Number ksrd25fkbt03 Smoke coming out from the back of the fridge,noticed the starter device was burned. The fridge is 8 years old. Is it worth fixing. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Hanna. As long as the compressor is good, you should be fine with replacing the start device 8201786. 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 Read More...
Ed G. June 15, 2011 for Model Number ED5RHEXNL00 Hey Guys,my fridge is on the fritz. The motors run fine, lights work, but its just blowing warm air. I tested the compressor with a ohm meter and it passed the test. I looked for oil leaks, and everything is clean as a whip. The compressor gets hot. I tested the run capacitor with the ohm meter on 1K and got a quick short read on the scale. There is no burned up parts in the compressor starting device ether. How can I get this thing back on line?
1 Answer Hello Ed. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the compressor W10309994 is bad, or there is a restriction, or a freon leak. If the compressor is running, but the unit is not cooling, you have a restriction or a leak. Hope this helps. Read More...
Ed June 09, 2011 for Model Number gs6shaxlb02-whirlpool gold side to side Came home from shopping found smoke coming out from refrigerator back. Checked the back, really bad wire smell. Opened the back found relay starter burned. Is that normal or is it something else? Should I change the relay starter anyway? thank you very much.
1 Answer Hello Ed. 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 Read More...
Brian B. May 17, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool Model Number GD5SHAXKQ00 The unit was working fine until the electricty to the entire house went out for 24 hours. After the electricty came back on the refrigerator and freezer will not cool. The interior lights and fan are working but it does not cool. Could there have been an energy surge that damaged the compressor starter, start relay, and overload device? What else could be wrong? Thanks in advance.
1 Answer Hello Brian! You will need to test the defrost timer 4388932. You can test this with a multimeter MA-DM1. Here is a link you can refer to for help with using a multi meter: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Ken H May 16, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool Side by Side GD5PHAXLB01 The refrigerator/freezer seems to be cooling okay. But it sounds as though the compressor is having difficulty starting. ( several hums and then finally the compress must be starting) Compressor is hot, but running quietly. Seems to me that the starting device needs replacement. Don't see anything else that logically can be the problem.
1 Answer Hello Ken. 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/180812-refrigerator-not-cooling-fan-working-compressor-hot-but-not-running.html Read More...
Bill May 12, 2011 for Model Number 106.52582202 Kenmore Our refridgerator went out. It's a side by side and the freezer is working fine. The compressor is very hot to the touch. Is this normal and would the compressor starting device kit be the most likely problem? (It's about 7 years old.)
1 Answer Hello Bill. If the compressor is working, then the starting device should be ok. Check and make sure the condensor fan motor W10124096 is running in the back of the refrigerator. Also check and make sure the evaporator fan motor WP4389147 inside the freezer is running. If both fan motors are running, you will need to check and see if there is a frost build up inside the freezer on the back wall. If so, you have a defrost problem. You will need to test the defrost heater WP2323198 and defrost thermostat WPW10225581. They should read closed for continuity. If they are good, you will need to replace the defrost control board WPW10366605. You can test this with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
B.B April 29, 2011 for Model Number Amana abb2224DEW Amana certified repairman used this kit to repair our compressor start mechanism. (8201786 is the number he included on our bill) instructions for this part says (im reading w/difficulty the picture of the instruction sheet online)its made for a kenmore side by side and only with EGY 80 or EGY 90 type compressors. Our compressor is tecumsah TP141-AR-229-B8 also has numbers R134a 115v60hz/100v-50hz. Repair lasted 10 days until buzz click reoccurred. MY QUESTION: Is this the appropriate part for our refrig? Could our problem be that this is not effective for our particular compressor? I believe egy is a different make of compressor? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello B.B! The compressor start device kit for your model should be part number W10613606. This would be a different part number than what was installed on your unit. It is likely, if the incorrect part was installed the problem will occur again. The manufacture suggest installing the correct parts on your model for the unit to work properly. Thanks. Read More...