Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Compressor by Whirlpool

Hello Lincoln. It looks like it comes with the starter, capacitor, some fittings and the filter dryer.

Hello Lincoln. Here is a link to our parts warranty page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/customerservice/warranty.aspx

Hello Valerie. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

David, You will first want to check to see if the compressor is running. If it is just clicking and not starting then the issue will most likely be a faulty start relay. The start device for your unit is WPW10189190. If the compressor is running but not cooling then it would most likely be a sealed system issue and would need a technician.

Hello Glen, I'm sorry but if the compressor is loud and cannot be silenced by repositioning the lines to it, it will have to be replaced by the model and BOM number.

Bob, Unfortunately we would not have any information on this unit to be able to advise if the compressor could be replaced or not. With the age of the unit you may need to try to find a obsolete parts supplier.

Hello Mitch, If the compressor is running hot and the coils are clean, I would change the start relay WP10097202 since a failing relay can cause the compressor to run hot. If this does not help, the issue is either a sealed system restriction or an inefficient compressor.

Nour, If the unit is not defrosting then it would not be a issue with the fan in the back of the unit. You will want to check the defrost thermostat and defrost heater for continuity. If there is no continuity then the part with no continuity would be faulty. If they both have continuity then the issue will be the defrost control board 154336401.

Hello Deborah. No, not unless another part is bad. You will need an HVAC tech to install the compressor.

Hello Janice. If there is power to the compressor, and it does not run, and the relay overload is new, you will need to replace the compressor W10160407 on the unit. It is bad.