Stephanie September 01, 2013 for Model Number jfc2087hrs jenn air I chatted last nigh with a very nice customer service representative and she suggested I contact you for further information. Per the diagram I pulled what I believe to be the capacitor out (says on part) but also two other parts that were all connected - removed the wires from the middle piece. anyhow - we didn't have the multi meter to test so she suggested we take it out and shake it and if it rattled it failed - it is definitely making a sound. The freezer wasn't cooling an ice pack sufficiently, the temperature setting was lowered to make the freezer cooler. My husband said he noticed it wasn't running and he had restarted it 3 times and by the time I saw it everything was warm in both refrigerator and freezer. The fan is working and the big black ball looking part is hot and there is a click. We are hoping it is the relay as we have had this issue before but had paid someone to repair. Is this easy enough for me to do on my own?
1 Answer Hello Stephanie, If the start relay rattles, the ceramic disk inside has shattered and the start relay has failed and cannot be repaired. The replacement part W10613606 should be a plug in replacement for the original part. You should have no problem replacing the part yourself. Read More...
John July 24, 2013 for Model Number ARS9266BS This overload/relay looks the same as the old part but the connection plug is different. The three hole side is ok and the capacitor fits fine, it is the connection to the power in side that will not fit. Please help with installation instructions.
1 Answer Hello John. The wire connector should fit the unit. Make sure you have it turned over the correct way so it locks into the starter. Read More...
Robert May 29, 2013 for Model Number arb224rcw i replaced the overload relay,but the refrigator still does not cool. Do you have any ideas?
1 Answer Hello Robert. If the compressor is running, and the unit does not cool, you have a sealed system issue and will need an HVAC tech to do the repair. Read More...
Troy N April 26, 2013 for Model Number 59672213200 I'm trying to replace the relay overload on my Kenmore refrigerator, part #12555902. But the part you show for relacing it is configured differently. I can adjust for the wire hookups on one side but the side that mounts on the compressor is different. My old part has three prongs, like the video you show. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Hello Troy N. The overload kit WP12555902 has the three holes for the compressor terminals. You will remove the capacitor from your old one and install it onto this one. Read More...
Barry Gill January 10, 2013 for Model Number Amana Refrigerator Compressor Relay Overload Starting Device 12555902 Old overload relay switch, white and blue wire from fridge are attached to a single post on the relay switch. New (replacement) overload relay switch white and blue wires from the fridge need to be separated and attached separately to two individual posts on the new switch: - top post is horizontal,wider and looks to be copper - side post is vertical, narrower and silver Q: which post does the white wire connect to? which post does the bliue wire connect to?
1 Answer Hello Barry, The blue wire is your line and will go to the top post and white will go to the side post. Read More...
Mark December 06, 2012 for Model Number Amana, mod ARB220RCW mfg# PARB220RCWO Frig & freezer not cooling , have replaced overload relay and run capacitor still not cooling. Any other sugestions on what to check and how would be helpfull and very apreciated Thank you, Mark PS frige is 10yrs old.
1 Answer Hello Mark. If the compressor is running, and is not cooling, you will need an HVAC tech, you have a sealed system issue. If the compressor does not run, you will need to see if the defrost timer is bad or the cold control WP67003000 is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Allen H September 13, 2012 for Model Number gb2shkxlt00 The part I recieved does not look like the one I have. I believe this is an updated part, but the wire connections are not in the same place and one is larger than the other. Could you please tell me if I need to cut my original wiring harness, and if so, which wire goes where? Thankeyou. Allen
1 Answer Allen, The wiring to the relay should be attached in the following locations, The Blue wire(L1) should attach to the top horizontal terminal of the new assembly. The White wire (N) should attach the the vertical terminal on the right side of the assembly( in some cases, you may have to replace the 1/4 in terminal with a 1/8 in terminal). The run capacitor will slip onto the peg and slide back so the two terminals insert and lock into place in the two horizontal slots on the bottom of the assembly. Read More...
Dave August 06, 2012 for Model Number ARB2205cc Overload relay is different than original. Old one has a plug with both wires in it that plug into the relay. New one has 2 separate spade plugs. Which wire goes where? One spade is big and one is small.
1 Answer Hello Dave. Blue wire goes to the overload and the white wire goes to the number 6 on the relay WP12555902. Read More...
Bob August 02, 2012 for Model Number ars266zbb The power went out for 5 days then the unit got warm and couldn't get it to get the right temperature. It just kept getting warmer. The lights and fans work but it keeps on making a clicking noise.
Dee July 04, 2012 for Model Number BCI21V1W Freezer was working till last nite noticed frost on back wall of freezer. unplugged unit. This morning plugged back in I noticed fans never clicked on only thing on is the light inside. Does it have to get to a certain temp before the fan starts ? Do I need to hit this relay if so where is it located and what does it look like?? Or do I start saving for a new refer??
1 Answer Dee, At this point, you needn't work with the overload relay WP12555902 At this point it sounds like a defrost issue. Yes, the thermostat has to reach a certain temperature before the fans will start to run. You'll need to remove the freezer back wall and check the defrost heater WP10428409 defrost thermostat WP10442411 and timer R0131577 located in the compressor compartment in the back of the fridge, with a multi meter, to determine which component has failed. Thanks Read More...