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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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Bigt, The white will go to the left side of the relay and the blue will go on the other side of the relay across from the white.

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John, It sounds more like a faulty contact inside the cold control WP2200859. When the selected temperature is reached,(cut out temp.) the control is opening up the circuit and removes power to the compressor. But when the temperature increases and the thermostat closes(cut in temp) to turn the compressor back on, your control isn't resetting.

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Hello Carlos. The compressor seems to test fine. However, check the condenser fan motor and see if it is running good and the coils are clean.

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Hello Carlos, If you could please re-post with the model number from your units' I.D. tag we can look it up to see what wiring configuration you have and be able to advise you on test points and proper readings.

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Carlos, If you are referring to a relay that has 4 terminals as opposed to 3 terminals then yes you would be able. You will just need to make sure that you connect the wires to the correct terminals.

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Hello Carlos. Check and see if the condenser coils are dirty or if the condenser fan motor needs to be replaced.

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John for Model Number GWD332W

This water cooler with a refrigerated compartment at the bottom, has a Kenmore badge on it, but I think is made by Greenway Home Products. The compressor is not running and at least the PTC relay is bad -I tested it. It is written on it " 8EA403. Someone cross ref'd pn 2262185, which I purchased from you, along with an Ovld. protector # DA34-10003S. After replacing these parts, the compressor still doesn't run. I am able to make it run with a refrigerator service cord; the unit gets cold and the compressor gets very hot. I am wondering if I have the right parts and if there is something else keeping the compressor from starting. Thank you for any kind of help you can give on that.

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John, With a new start relay the compressor is not running then you will want to check to makes sure that there is power getting to the compressor. It sounds like the power is not coming from the control to the compressor.

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Thanks For Help for Model Number Whirlpool ED25RFXFW00

Dear Sir, Here is the description of the problem. Please tell me if you can may help to determine the root cause based on the below. Refrigerator stopped cooling completely. The light is on when the door is open and the fan in the back is running. The condenser is warm. There is a click sound from the condenser a few seconds after powering on the refrigerator, and then a few second later, another click sound, and then again click sound a few seconds/minute later .... The compressor seemed do not start, however, though it is warm but not vibrating. Thanks.

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Thanks for Help,You're going to need a multi meter to test the compressor motor windings to determine if the issue is the compressor or the relay overload. First remove power to the refrigerator. remove the compressor compartment cover, then the palstic relay/overload cover WP2162358 off the side of the compressor, DO NOT disconnect any wires from the relay W10920279 or overload WP2183456, grasp the relay and pull straight out until the relay releases from the motor pins, repeat for the overload. Go to the single pin on the compressor and check to one of the pins that are side by side on the compressor. The run winding will read 1-5 ohms resistance. Then stay on the single pin and go to the other pin. The start winding will read 3-11 ohms resistance. Then check each of the pins to the compressor casing (You may have to scrape or sand a bare spot on the metal case). You should have an "open" circuit (infinite resistance). If your readings are out of these ranges, or you read resistance between one of the pins and the case, then you have a bad compressor. If they are within these ranges, then you have a bad relay overload. Rule of thumb is to replace both at the same time for a positive, long term repair.

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