Tappan Refrigerator Relay, Overload, Capacitor

The Compressor Run Capacitor is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This electrical component is essential for providing the necessary torque to start and maintain the operation of the compressor motor, which is responsible for cooling the refrigerator.

Symptoms of a failing compressor run capacitor include:

• The refrigerator not running or cooling properly
• The compressor failing to start or running intermittently
• Humming or buzzing noises coming from the compressor area

Causes of needing to replace the compressor run capacitor can include normal wear over time, exposure to high temperatures or electrical surges, or physical damage to the capacitor itself.

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore refrigerator models. 

This compressor start device briefly energizes the compressor's start winding to get it running, then disengages automatically. Replacing a weak or open PTC can restore cooling and stop the repeating hum-click from the compressor area.

• Provides the initial boost for the compressor to start, then opens as the PTC warms
• Helps the compressor start reliably on each cooling cycle
• Works with the compressor's overload protector to safeguard the motor circuit
• Common symptoms of failure: not cooling, compressor won't start, rapid clicking or hum-click every few minutes, intermittent cooling after power cycling

• Disconnect power and pull the unit forward to access the compressor compartment
• Remove the start-device cover; note wire positions
• Pull the old start device straight off the compressor terminals; avoid bending the pins
• Align the new device with the C–S–R terminals in the same orientation, push on fully, reconnect wires, reinstall cover, and restore power
• Inspect the mating overload protector and terminal connectors for heat damage before reassembly

This compressor start relay (PTC) briefly powers the compressor's start winding to ensure reliable start-up. Replacing a failed relay can stop repeated clicking and help a non-starting compressor restore normal refrigerator cooling.

• Provides a timed, resistance-based boost to the compressor's start winding, then drops out of the circuit
• Common symptoms: compressor hums then clicks off, frequent clicking from the rear, warm fridge/freezer, intermittent cooling
• Mounts directly on the compressor terminals; works with the separate overload protector and, if equipped, a run capacitor
• Visible signs of failure may include heat damage, burnt odor, or loose/rattling pieces inside the old relay

• Unplug the refrigerator and remove the lower rear access panel to reach the compressor
• Note wire routing and orientation; transfer any harness/retainer and seat the relay fully on the compressor pins
• If a run capacitor is present, discharge it before handling and reconnect to the same terminals
• Inspect the overload and connectors; replace any heat-damaged components

This PTC starter helps the compressor start by briefly supplying the correct current at startup, restoring reliable cooling when the compressor struggles to kick on. Compact replacement for failed or weak start devices. What it does

• Provides a timed boost to the compressor start winding so the compressor can start reliably
• Commonly used when a refrigerator or freezer won't start or hums without running
• Helps prevent frequent hard starts that can overheat the compressor
• Passive solid-state design with no moving parts for simple, maintenance-free operation

• Disconnect power to the appliance before inspecting or replacing the starter
• Handle electrical connections carefully; install the starter in the same orientation and wiring position as the original
• If the compressor or start relay shows additional damage, replace those components.

This compressor start relay helps the refrigerator compressor start and run more reliably, restoring proper cooling performance and preventing frequent hard starts. Fits compatible Frigidaire-style compressors and connects at the compressor terminal block. What it does:

• Provides the initial boost to spin the compressor motor during startup
• Helps prevent the compressor from stalling or failing to start
• Can reduce clicking, humming, or a fridge that runs but does not cool
• Works with the compressor's start circuit to engage the motor quickly

• Disconnect power to the appliance before inspecting or replacing the relay
• Access the relay at the compressor (usually mounted on the compressor body); note terminal positions before removal
• Replace only with the exact relay specified by the manufacturer; secure all connections and wiring