This electrical kit includes the relay and overload protector that help start your refrigerator compressor safely. The relay provides the initial electrical boost while the overload protector prevents damage from electrical surges. Replace this kit if your refrigerator won't cool, compressor won't start, makes clicking sounds but doesn't run, or trips electrical breakers.
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Lights on not cooling James S. • San Jose , CA • September 08, 2014
Took the screws off the back plate at the bottom and watched the YouTube video on how to remove the cover plate for the starter and overload on the back of the compressor. Ended up snapping the old cover plate (brittle plastic) so I was glad the "kit" came with a new one. I used a small flat-head screwdriver and carefully pried off the starter and overload, then, with the new ones in hand, took the wires off the old ones and immediately put them on the new ones so I didn't lose track (there is...
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