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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement #W10448874
Whirlpool Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement #W10448874
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$81.44Estimated Savings
$112.5003:23
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the start relay is when the compressor won’t start, causing the refrigerator not to cool.
All of the information for this start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, large flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the start relay in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
5
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
6
Disconnect the inlet valve wire harness and move the panel out of the way.
7
Unhook the retaining wire securing the start relay to the compressor.
8
Disconnect the wire harness and use a large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the old relay off of the compressor.
9
Prepare the new start relay for installation by transferring the run capacitor from the old relay to the new one.
10
Position the new relay on the compressor mounting pins.
11
Connect the wire harness and replace the retaining wire to secure the relay.
12
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
13
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
14
Replace the screws to secure it.
15
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
16
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
17
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the start relay is when the compressor won’t start, causing the refrigerator not to cool.
All of the information for this start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, large flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, large flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the start relay in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
5
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
6
Disconnect the inlet valve wire harness and move the panel out of the way.
7
Unhook the retaining wire securing the start relay to the compressor.
8
Disconnect the wire harness and use a large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the old relay off of the compressor.
9
Prepare the new start relay for installation by transferring the run capacitor from the old relay to the new one.
10
Position the new relay on the compressor mounting pins.
11
Connect the wire harness and replace the retaining wire to secure the relay.
12
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
13
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
14
Replace the screws to secure it.
15
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
16
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
17
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Start Device
$81.44
Total$0.00
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