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Customer Questions and Answers for Compressor Start Relay by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18114849
Manufacturer Part Number: W10920279

The Compressor Start Relay is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part provides the necessary power boost to start the compressor.

Causes of a bad start relay can include electrical issues, wear and tear from regular use, or damage from power surges or overheating.

Symptoms of a bad compressor start relay include:

  • The refrigerator not cooling properly
  • The compressor not starting or frequently shutting off
  • Clicking noises coming from the compressor area
  • The refrigerator running but not reaching the desired temperature
  • Increased energy consumption

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

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For Whirlpool Compressor Start Relay (Part Number: OEM18114849)

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Hello Ralph. The red goes to the overload and the white goes to number 5 on the relay.

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Hello Paul. If you look on the back of the relay by the holes, the white goes to number 5.

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Dye, This issue would most likely be a relay in the defrost control board that is making the clicking noise and the part number for the board is WPW10366605. You may also notice when the door is open that the filter indicator may be blinking or flashing in conjunction with the noise.

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Hello Fred, If the unit still has the original compressor it will need the start device WP2225929. If the compressor has ever been changed, the replacement compressor will require the start relay W10920279.

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Hello Bill. Red to the overload, Blue to the Start terminal, and White to the run terminal.

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Spencer, Aside from just clipping the smaller terminal off and installing the correct size wire on the terminal you would want to get the overload relay kit part number 8201786 which would have a jumper wire.

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