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Customer Questions and Answers for Compressor Start Relay by Whirlpool

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Compressor Start Relay

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM17363361

Manufacturer Part Number: W10613606

The Compressor Start Relay is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This component helps to kickstart the compressor, facilitating the refrigeration cycle that cools the interior of the fridge.

Such issues can stem from electrical failures within the relay, physical damage, or wear and tear from regular use. When the relay does not function correctly, it can lead to inconsistent cooling and, in severe cases, cause the compressor to overheat and fail prematurely.

Symptoms of a failing Compressor Start Relay include:

The refrigerator not cooling properly or not cooling at all
A noticeable clicking sound emanating from the back of the refrigerator, indicating the relay is trying to start the compressor but failing
The refrigerator starts and stops frequently, unable to maintain a constant temperature

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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For Whirlpool Compressor Start Relay (Part Number: OEM17363361)

Jerry April 22, 2017 for Model Number Sears 106.8462481 Side-by-side Refrigerator

Can this Relay Pack (W10613606) be an authorized substitute for the original "solid state overload start capacitor combination" (RC0410)"? My unit wouldn't come on and a local repairman replaced the RC0410 with this W10613606, and it started cooling again but the defrost cycle lasts far too long (freezer thaws out and refrig gets over 50F) and it has started staying in the defrost cycle permanently lately, where I have to unplug it, wait 15 minutes, plug it back in, and then, wait another 10 minutes and it starts to cool again, but then it gets down to 26F in the refrigerator. His solution is to replace thie W10613606 again - advice please?

1 Answer

Start devise has nothing to do with the defrost cycle. It sounds like the defrost timer is bad or the cold control is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Carol January 26, 2017 for Model Number Crowley refrigerator CT19G6

Refrigerator runs ok sometimes then shuts off and on,off , on several times. Also refrigerator stays to cold no matter the setting.

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Carol, First check and make sure you have the proper voltage supply to the refrigerator, the off-on-off-on is most likely due to a weak or worn out 12002782 / 12002782 overload/relay kit, but the" too cold no matter what setting" is most likely because the end of the temperature bulb has been dislodged from the mounting on the control assembly or a blockage in the damper assembly restricting the air flow to the bulb, and allowing the refrigerator to over cool because the air from the freezer doesn't reach the barrel and cycle the compressor off properly.

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Ty December 23, 2016 for Model Number MSD2351HEW

Refrigerator seems okay, but makes a humming/buzzing sound when compressor starts up. Sometimes it will buzz again two to three times, but like I said, doesn't seem to be affecting the temperature in the fridge or freezer. The freezer door has been left ajar more then once, but seemed to have recovered except for buzzing. I have also removed back plate and vacuumed coils and also noticed compressor is hot to touch. Can you help? Start/Relay or compressor, something else?

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Ty, The compressor clicking and buzzing but the unit still cooling sounds like the unit is short cycling. This would normally be caused by a freezer thermostat which would be part number WP67005335.

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Dick September 27, 2016 for Model Number MFC2061KES

Fan runs ok. Compressor buzzes and won't start. Repair man says "comp start device looks ok.... must be compressor". $900 estimate to R&R comp, not worth it. Not a DYI fix. Repair man says start relay/capacitor usually look burned when defective. Can start device be tested with VOM? Trying to avoid buying new fridge. Thanks.

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Hello Dick. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/193358-freezer-fridge-not-cooling.html

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Steve B July 17, 2016 for Model Number MSD2756GEW

I have a maytag sis by side my compressor runs and the coil freeze's up but neither fans will come on can you tell me what to order .Thanks

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Hello Steve. You need to test for power to the fan motors and replace them if there is power there and they do not run. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Frank May 03, 2016 for Model Number MBR2556KES2

My Whirlpool fridge isn't cooling. I suspect it's the start relay and capacitor on the compressor. I don't see my model numer in your list of fridges. Mine has a "2" at the end. Can you tell me the part number for the start cap and relay? How can I test the relay and cap before I buy that part?

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Frank, The part number for the start relay on your unit will be W10613606 and comes with a new capacitor.

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Sam January 23, 2016 for Model Number EB9FVHRWS01

I was looking at the part w10361443 ap5176704 and this w10613606 part and they look the same. Is W10613606 the newer replacement for W10361443?

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Sam, Yes these 2 parts are the same and the difference between the 2 would be the W10613606 comes with the run capacitor.

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Kells April 27, 2015 for Model Number JSD2690HES

Jenn air fridge warm on the freezer and fridge side buzz periodically.

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Kells, The most common reason for the refrigerator and freezer side to not work would be a faulty start relay on the compressor.

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Don March 01, 2015 for Model Number maytag msd2351heb

I have a Maytag side by side refrigerator not getting cold. Could this be the defrost timer or run capacitor, Start-Dev relay overload? I have viewed your repair video and parts displays.

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Hello Don, This can be due to a bad adaptive defrost control W11227239 or a bad compressor start relay W10613606. If you remove the start device and it rattles when you shake it, it is bad and will need to be replaced. If voltage is not being supplied to the compressor, the issue is more likely the adaptive defrost control board mentioned previously.

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Don March 01, 2015 for Model Number MSD2351HEB

The compressor is not running. Is this due to a bad defrost timer or something else?

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Hello Don, This can be due to a bad adaptive defrost control W11227239 if 120Vac is not being supplied to the compressor.

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