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Customer Questions and Answers for Compressor Starting Device Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM11655252
Manufacturer Part Number: 8201786

The Compressor Starting Device Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This kit includes the necessary components to help the compressor start and run efficiently, ensuring that the refrigerator maintains the correct temperature to keep food fresh.

Causes of a bad compressor starting device can include electrical surges, wear and tear over time, or overheating due to excessive usage or poor ventilation around the refrigerator.

Symptoms of a bad compressor starting device include:

  • The refrigerator not cooling properly
  • The compressor not starting or frequently cycling on and off
  • Unusual clicking or buzzing noises from the compressor area
  • The refrigerator being unusually warm

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

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Sevo for Model Number TS25AFXKQ01

I purchased the replacement number APN2188830 for my Estate TS25AFXKQ01. I know the part is not a direct replacement but what do I do as far as switching the pins/connectors. I had the old 4SP part and all of the connections where male on the relay and the wires from the refer were female. On this new part the connections on the relay are both male and female. Also, on the new part there are two male connector pins on the lower part of the relay. Which one does the red wire go to? I only have two wires on my refer. one white and one red. I have the 90HLP compressor. Did I order the wrong part?

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Sevo, On the kit that you received, there are 2 square boxes that have a post on them. Disregard these boxes and concentrate on the black relay with 2 terminals and one of the overloads. The red wire will go to the overload (which is the white small piece with a terminal). The white wire will go to the relay. With the terminals on the relay in the down position then the white wire will go to the left terminal. You will then plug the overload onto one pin (depending on design could be top or bottom pin). The relay will go over the other 2 pins.

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Larry, This unit uses thermistors to control the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator. With both sides too cold it would most likely be an issue with the control board but test the thermistors first to make sure that they are not bad. The thermistors should have a resistance of 5K ohms at room temperature.

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Kaveh K for Model Number 10656936600

I bought the start relay as cross reference with my Kenmore refrigerator said I should. I replaced it in 5 minutes and started the refrigerator back up. The problem remains the same. When I crossed referenced and checked with the part in my fridge, the part shows as a Whirlpool part and not a Kenmore. My questions: 1. The problem was that it would not stay on or would fail to restart and all ice and everything else would melt. I ran it on highest and it would stay cool for a while but once it failed to restart problem was the same. Some times even pushing back and forth on the control dies not start it up. 2. What else I should check since this relay did not fix the problem? Is there another faulty part that usually goes wrong.

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Kaveh, In a lot of cases with this unit the cause for the unit stopping and heating up would be caused by a faulty defrost control board. When the unit goes into defrost it is not coming back out of the defrost cycle.

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Hello Cathy, If the compressor has never been changed in your unit, it will take the WP2319792. If the compressor has been changed, you will need the W10920279. Since you ordered the kit, you should use the device that matches the start device on your unit. It will wire the same way and you WILL have parts left over from the kit. (Remember this is a kit that is designed to repair multiple model numbers).

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Tim for Model Number GARF19XXPK01

I have a gladiator garage refrigerator that was serviced this spring for a failed start relay. The tech installed relay 2188829, subsequently I now have a compressor failure. The unit trips breaker and the compressor is shorted to ground. Could the incorrect relay be the cause of the failure? The correct part number is 2302351. What is the difference between the 2 relays and how could that have been the cause? Hoping to learn something about the relay differences before contacting the service company. Thanks for an unbiased evaluation. Please send reply to tjlmclever@comcast.net Thanks

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Tim, There is really no difference in the relays and the relay would not have caused the compressor to short. When the relay initially failed the compressor could have been on its way out. This is most true if the compressor was short cycling. This would just be attributed to a failed compressor.

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Brian, The relay will have a slight rattle to it. If the unit is still clicking after installing the new relay then the issue would not be with the relay and you will want to do an amp draw on the compressor. If the compressor is drawing more than 9 amps when starting then the compressor is locked up and would need to be replaced.

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T Johnson for Model Number model number JCD2289AEB, Jen Air

I purchased part WPL 8201786, Start relay for my fridge which has an Embraco EGS 100HLC compressor. The instruction sheet for the part says it for EGY80 and EGY90 type compressors only. I was told that it would work with my compressor. I replaced the old compressor and plugged the fridge back in. It ran about 10 minutes then stopped. I unplugged it and waited a few minutes. I have plugged it in since then and it starts for 10 seconds, then stops. Please let me know if I need to replace this relay with another one made for a bigger compressor. Thank you.

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T. Johnson, This relay kit that you have will work for your compressor. You will want to use the overload with the larger number stamped on it.

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Marcel, the compressor starting device kit 8201786 is not listed as being compatible with your model. According to the model number given the correct start device needed is part number W11285096. Thanks!

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