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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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Billy, Your ADC board 12050506 could be the issue, but you can't test it until you get the compressor to run for more than 7 seconds. Forced Defrost To force a defrost cycle, open and close either the freezer or refrigerator door light switch 4 times in a 8 second period. Allow at least 1/2 second between each switch condition. Important 1. The compressor must be operating when forcing defrost. 2. The evaporator fan motor is fan delayed through the defrost thermostat and will not function after a defrost cycle until the defrost thermostat closes. 3. To bypass the 6 minute dwell time after a defrost or to terminate a forced defrost, disconnect power to the refrigerator for 30 seconds. It's more likely an issue with the start device WPW10189190 or compressor issue. Here's some general information on testing a compressor from the APP Repair Forum [http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/180812-refrigerator-not-cooling-fan-working-compressor-hot-but-not-running.html] Good Luck and Thanks

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Tw for Model Number ED2PHEXMT00

Not cooling and compressor not kicking on. Getting 117VAC from wiring harness connector that plugs to compressor starter. Removed starter and run capacitor from compressor. Removed black run capacitor and it ohms out ok. The starter assy (two pieces - white and beige)has black soot at one of the slots that the run capacitor plugs into and a burnt smell. Since the run capacitor ohms out ok, is this part ok or do I need to replace it along with the starter?

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Hello TW. Based on the information, you will need to replace the starting kit 8201786 on the unit. The capactior should be OK. Hope this helps.

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Al for Model Number Sears 106.53632300

Side by side only 8 years old stopped working. Compressor seems to start and then stop and gets hot. Parts list are: #12 4387731 Cover (Service Compressor Only) Assuming replacing one or more of the below parts will solve my problem, which ones should I replace and do you have them in stock? #13 4387835 Overload (Service Compressor Only) #16 2220475 Start-Device Combination (Start Relay and Overload) for Production Compressor Only Capacitor #17 999532 (Production) 4387764 (Service) Thanks.

Roger G. for Model Number GD5SHGXKQ02

I recently bought part # AP3885081 for the refrigerator. The original start relay was a single unit consisting of the relay and the overload. The replacement parts in AP3885081 are discrete parts that did fit. The problem is that there is no way the cover supplied will work with the discrete components. There is no wireway in the new cover for the wiring to the motor capacitor and I don't want to pinch them by trying to use the cover. Even if there was a wireway, the instructions about hooking and clipping the cover on the compressor simply are wrong for the compressor I have. I notice that there is a single unit supplied in the kit that would work but it appears to take a different style of plug-in harness rather than the individual spade lug leads I now have. My question is: Is there a retrofit adapter harness that will work with the later single unit that I can splice into my existing wiring harness? Thanks.

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Hello Roger. No, based on the model number you provided, 8201786 is the correct kit. If the cover does not fit, it is not required on the unit. Just make sure the ends for the relay/overload are insulated. The kit is manufactured for several different models. Hope this helps.

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Hello Vincente! Unfortunately, the original has been discontinued and we only stock the replacement at this time, part number 8201786. The part will come with step by step instructions for the installation. Thanks.

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Hello Brent. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the compressor W10309994 will need to be replaced in the unit. You can not order the prongs in the side of the compressor. Hope this helps.

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Hello Gus. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the compressor on the unit. Hope this helps.

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Hello Rodney. Based on the model number you provided, it looks like the connector (blue and white wire in molex connector) will plug into the white square box in the kit. Then you will remove the capacitor from the old start device and install it onto the new start device 8201786. Hope this helps.

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