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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)

Paul G October 20, 2013 for Model Number MBR2256KES

Refrigerator and freezer stopped cooling. Determined the compressor was not running. Removed the start cap. and relay and checked the continuity to each pin of the compressor coil. No shorts. I checked the cap. and it seems to work ok. slowly charged up and then fired. When I checked the relay coil I got no reading. I believe it has an open coil. Can I order just the relay and not the capacitor. The part number seems to be for the assembly. My main question is why any thing has failed on what I was told was a top of the line unit and bought only seven years ago. I am really disappointed in this failure. We had to throw out everything in the frig. and the freezer. I expected it to last a lot longer than this.

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Paul,

The manufacturer has the start device for your unit that comes with a new capacitor. If you want to just change out the relay you could use part number 8201786 which will have a couple of different start relays included.

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William September 09, 2013 for Model Number 596.72213200

Hello, I have my new correct overload part for our kenmoe refrigerator. There are 2 plug in wire connectors at back of the part, brass on bottom, silver on top. I'm guessing the brass terminal will connect to the red wire and the silver will connect to the white wire, would like to confirm and verify before I plug them in. Your help will be greatly appriciated, thank you william the overload part number is67005560

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William,

Yes that would be correct, the bottom wire will be the red and the top wire will be the white.

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Brianr23 July 24, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore 59675239400 Refrigerator

I am about to give up my compressor as dead but I feel I am missing something. Everything works but the compressor does not start. There is a click followed by humming for 10 seconds then another click with no compressor start. The result is both the refrigerator and freezer is not cooling. I measured resistance over the terminals of the compressor and got 3.7, 4.9 and 8.0. Close to adding up. I also checked continuity of each pole with no alarm. I replaced the start/stop switch and capacitor with this model and have the same results. No compressor start up. I hate to invest more money on a hard start if the compressor is bad. Any ideas?

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Hello BrianR23. 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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Ron E June 23, 2013 for Model Number AFD2535DES (AMANNA)

My unit will stop cooling, it has power and fans and lights work. If I unplug the unit for about a minute it will start cooling again. It will work for a few days, weeks or longer then stop again. What do you think the problem is?

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Hello Ron. By unplugging the unit, you are resetting the board in the unit. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the board WPW10503278 needs to be replaced.

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Trung March 26, 2013 for Model Number KENMORE 10654616300

The compressor I hear click than seem like running but. I check psi for low side and high side both is same reading about 60 psi. Can please tell me what wrong is it? Thanks

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Hello Trung. 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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Marshall March 23, 2013 for Model Number bci21vw

just got part 67005560 (overload capacitor thing) Which wires from the existing set go to this ? There are only two wire locations on the new part, but at least 5 on the old set up . what do i connect?

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Marshall,

The W10613606 start device will not work for your unit. You will have to get the overload 10377025 and relay WP10097204 as individual parts. The starting device that you received is for newer units.

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Paul January 24, 2013

I have a amana bottom freezer model abd2233. That is all I can read. My problem is all the fans and lights work but does not get cold or freeze.

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Hello Paul,

You will want to check the compressor to make sure that it is running. It may be hot but not running due to trying to start but not able to. You can pull the start relay off the side of the compressor and shake it next to your ear. If you hear an audible rattle then the start relay is bad. If the relay does not rattle then do an amp draw on compressor. If the compressor is drawing more than 8 amps then the compressor has failed and will need to be replaced.

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Cal January 17, 2013 for Model Number MZD2265HEB

My frig is making a buzzing noise from around the compressor. It buzzes for a few seconds then stops, and does it a few minutes later. Also noticed some icing around my freezer door.

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Hello Cal. 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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Randyj November 06, 2012 for Model Number 596.58395890

My neighbor gave me this refrigerator when mine died. Hoping to fix it and make it work. Everything appears to work fine except that it does not get cold. I hear fans running inside and out. I don't hear the compressor run. Not sure where to start diagnosing. Previous owner suggested it needed a timer. Another said it's probably a compressor or freon line ...therefore, not worth repairing. I'd at least like to know for sure what the problem is before I part it out or sell for scrap metal...

1 Answer

Hello Randyj. Test for power to the compressor. If there is power there, and it just clicks, it could be the start device. 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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Rick October 28, 2012 for Model Number JCD2295HES Jenn-Air

My freezer and fridge all of the sudden stopped cooling and became warm no noise just stopped cooling.

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Hello Rick,

Based on the information provided, there could be a couple of different issues. If you are not hearing any noise, no fans, no compressor, then the unit may have stuck in a defrost cycle. If this is the case then you can try to unplug and plug back in after about 30 seconds and unit should come back on. If it does come back on you will need the control panel WPW10503278. If still does not cool then you will want to listen for fans and check compressor to ensure it is coming on. If it is not coming on then do amp draw on compressor. If you have above 8 amps on the draw then you need to replace the compressor W10309990. If the fans are running and you are seeing frost on the rear wall of freezer then you would have defrost failure. 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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