General Electric Refrigerator TFT25PRBCAA Won't start or doesn't start

This 15 uF capacitor kit supports an AC motor by providing the phase shift needed to start and run smoothly. Replacing a weak or failed capacitor can help resolve hard-start or no-start issues and restore consistent performance. What it does

• Stores and releases energy to help a single-phase AC motor start and maintain proper torque
• Common symptoms include humming or buzzing without starting, repeated clicking, intermittent starting, or warmer-than-normal temperatures
• Visual clues of failure may include a swollen or cracked housing
• Matched 15 uF rating supports correct motor operation per the original design

• One 15 uF capacitor

• Disconnect power before servicing; verify the capacitor is fully discharged before handling
• Note wire positions; move one lead at a time to the new capacitor
• Match the microfarad (uF) rating to the original part for proper performance
• Secure the capacitor using the existing bracket/strap and route wires away from heat and moving parts

The Defrost Timer is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It serves as a crucial component in managing the defrost cycle of the refrigerator, ensuring that frost buildup is regularly melted away from the evaporator coils. This timer periodically switches the refrigerator between cooling and defrost mode, helping to maintain efficient operation and prevent overcooling or excessive ice accumulation.

Symptoms of a bad Defrost Timer include:

• Frost building up more than usual in the freezer compartment.
• The refrigerator or freezer sections becoming too warm due to prolonged defrost cycles.
• The refrigerator not transitioning out of defrost mode, leading to spoiled food due to inadequate cooling.

Causes of a bad defrost timer can include mechanical wear from continuous use, electrical failures that impede the timer’s operation, or simply aging components that no longer function reliably.

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.