Customer Questions and Answers for Compressor Start Relay by Whirlpool

Sylvie, the wire harness WPW10291106 would be needed to replace the wire plug going to the start device WP2304885 for your model.

Stewart, if the model number of this appliance could be provided in a new inquiry, this will allow for the most accurate information to be presented.

Suzie, If the unit is not cooling then it does sound likely that the start device has failed and would need to be replaced.

Lisa, Based on the model number provided the start device part number is [AP60006764]

Chris, you will want to verify if the compressor is running or not. If it is not running, then you will want to test the incoming voltage for 120VAC going into the overload protector. If there is voltage, then the most likely case would be the relay [12555902]. If there is not voltage, you will want to verify that the thermostat [WP67003000] and defrost timer [WP67001036] are operating properly.

Steve, With dashes in the display, check to see if you are able to push the up or down button and get the unit to come on. If you cannot then this will most likely be an issue with the control board WPW10503278.

Hello Michelle. 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

Heidiw, The overload relay for this unit will be part number WP2225929 and the capacitor should not need to be replaced.

Hello Don, The relay and overload are normally changed at the same time since the overload is stressed when the relay goes into failure. If the compressor has never been changed you would need to order 8201786. If the compressor has been changed you would need to order 4387913.

Julio, If this is just an intermittent problem with the unit not cooling then this would most likely be caused by a faulty defrost control board. The part number for the defrost control board would be W11227239.