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Customer Questions and Answers for Start Device Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18049767
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10189190

The Start Device Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is a kit that includes the start relay and overload, both of which are crucial components for the proper operation of the compressor. The start relay is responsible for initiating the compressor's operation by providing an electrical boost to start the motor. 

Causes of a faulty start device kit can include electrical component failure, power surges, or damage due to wear and tear over time.

Symptoms of a bad start device kit may include:

  • The compressor not running or cycling on and off frequently
  • Inadequate cooling or fluctuations in temperature
  • Unusual noises coming from the refrigerator

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 Start Device Assembly (Part Number: OEM18049767)

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Hello Loopherd, You will need to look at the compressor on this unit to determine which part you will require. If the compressor says Panasonic on it, you will need to order part number 61003103. If it says TEC, you will need WP10097202. If replacing the start relay does not correct the issue, the compressor will be at fault.

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Hello Cortney. AppliancePartsPros.com is a company who assist DoItYourselvers repair their own appliances. We do not offer service repair at this time. We can suggest researching through your dealer or the yellow pages.

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Nancy, you forgot to include a model number, so we can't be sure what parts you may or may not need. If you haven't yet try this first set the refrigerator out in a cool dry area, remove the rear compressor compartment cover and the front kickplate grille. Let the refrigerator set for a week to 10 days, then try it again. You will most likely need a start device and capacitor as well as a condenser fan motor, at the least.

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Hello Cornelius, This sounds like the relay 819098 has failed. I'm sorry but this part has been discontinued by the manufacturer and no satisfactory substitutions have been provided.

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Hello Don. No, if the start relay did not get the compressor going, then it sounds like the compressor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Cory, With the unit cycling every 3 minutes, it does sound like the start relay may have failed. You would want to replace the relay and if this does not correct it then the compressor would be the issue.

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Duane, The first thing that you would want to try is a new relay as these are the most likely cause for the compressor to not come on. If the relay does not work then the compressor would have failed and need replaced.

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Hello Kamo, This is most likely the electronic defrost control WPW10209636. This is more likely the defrost since the freezer is freezing up. If the compressor relay were not working, there would be no ice in the freezer.

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Frankfrye, You will want to pull the start relay off your unit and give it a shake, if the relay rattles then the start relay is faulty and would need to be replaced. If the relay is replaced but still the compressor does not fire then the compressor is locked up and would need to be replaced.

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