Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Relay And Overload Kit by Whirlpool

Name: Refrigerator Relay And Overload Kit
Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: AP6009320
Price: 78.95 USD
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Refrigerator Relay And Overload Kit

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM18027969

Manufacturer Part Number: WP4387835

This electrical kit includes the relay and overload protector that help start your refrigerator compressor safely. The relay provides the initial electrical boost while the overload protector prevents damage from electrical surges. Replace this kit if your refrigerator won't cool, compressor won't start, makes clicking sounds but doesn't run, or trips electrical breakers.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Relay And Overload Kit (Part Number: OEM18027969)

Alice June 23, 2015 for Model Number ed25pexhw00

I have a whirlpool side by side that stopped working, no fans are running and I can't hear any humming in the back when its plugged in. Definitely no air movement at all.

1 Answer

Hello Alice. First manually advance the defrost timer W10822278 and see if the unit starts running. If so, you will need to replace the timer on the unit. If it does not start, then it sounds like the cold control WP2198202 may be bad and need to be replaced.

Martina M June 20, 2015 for Model Number ED5FHGXKT03

Side by side fridge was not cooling. Replaced the relay and overload. Cooling felt fine. After a while I opened one of the doors and the rubber gasket was HOT. I then realized it came from the center post. Googled this and checked the condenser fan. It was fine too. I vacuumed the very stopped up coils. It is still hot in the center where the doors meet. Now what?

1 Answer

Hello Martina. That is normal to get hot. It keeps moisture from forming on there from the extreme cold of the compartments. As long as the condenser fan is running and the coils are clean, you should be fine.

Edward May 20, 2015 for Model Number ED5GTQXKQ02

The Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator section nor freezer section is cooling. All lights are on and I can hear the fan blowing.

1 Answer

Hello Edward,
If the compressor is not running you will most likely need to replace the start device 8201786 or the thermostat WP2198202 if no voltage is being sent to the compressor. If the compressor is running you will need to check the rear wall of the freezer for a frost build-up which indicates a defrost issue.

Hc April 29, 2015 for Model Number ED5HHEXTL00

I am wanting to order overload and relay kit to replace both, however the part number it says to refer to (4387835) does not say it is compatible with my model, any suggestion?

1 Answer

HC, your model uses start device kit part number WP2319792. Thanks!

Paula February 18, 2015 for Model Number GS6SHAXLS03

Refrigerator is still cooling and fan is working but it keeps making a makes a clicking noise. Has been going on for more than a month now. Coils are clean. What part(s)ay be needed?

1 Answer

Hello Paula. If the compressor is clicking on the overload, then it may indicate a failing compressor and you will need to have it replaced. Otherwise, if the overload starter was bad, it would stop cooling.

James November 06, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore refrigerator

Refrigerator cool and appears to work. Fairly loud click and followed by a humm then refrigerator starts running. Seems to run more often with more frequent noise now. Could this be the relay?

1 Answer

Hello James. If the humming is from the compressor, then it sounds like the compressor may be on it's way out. It is not the relay. If your unit uses a capacitor, you could try replacing it.

Randy September 15, 2014 for Model Number Emerson CR286BSE

I'm looking for an overload for my Emerson Compact Refrigerator. It is stamped: BT50-120 & WB13051 Do you carry this part? I can't find it anywhere on the internet.