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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Compressor Start Device by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18050499
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10197428

The compressor start device provides the initial electrical boost needed to start the refrigerator's compressor motor. Located near the compressor at the back of the refrigerator, replace it when the compressor won't start, runs intermittently, or the refrigerator isn't cooling properly.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Compressor Start Device (Part Number: OEM18050499)

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Hi Greg. You need to look at the back wall of the freezer and you will see it frozen with frost. This will keep the compressor running in order to satisfy the cold temperature fresh food control. It cannot since the evaporator fan cannot circulate the frozen air because of the block of ice. The defrost thermostat is part # WP4387490. The defrost heater is part # WP2263749. Thank you.

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