The Run Capacitor is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It plays a crucial role in the refrigerator's cooling system by providing the necessary start and run voltage to the compressor. Without a properly functioning run capacitor, your refrigerator may struggle to maintain the desired temperature, leading to spoiled food and inefficient energy use.
Causes of a bad run capacitor include electrical surges, wear and tear over time, or overheating due to a malfunctioning refrigerator compressor or poor ventilation.
Symptoms of a bad Run Capacitor include:
- The refrigerator compressor fails to start.
- Unusual humming noises coming from the refrigerator.
- The refrigerator cycles on and off more frequently than normal.
- A noticeable increase in energy consumption as the refrigerator struggles to maintain the proper temperature.
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Would not run led dimmed condenser fan would not run Pete M. • Santa Fe , NM • May 16, 2015
We replaced the main circuit board and the LED started to work and the condenser fan worked, but all we had were relay clicking sounds, but no cooling. The compressor had become so hot trying to work when the main circuit board was amiss, that it had popped the over temperature sensor on its side. As some one point out, if you remove the PTC+OLP assembly with the capacitor on it, and shake it, you will hear a rattle inside---and that is bad. We ordered a second round of parts from...
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