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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement WPW10197428 
Whirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement WPW10197428
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$56.33Estimated Savings
$112.5002:33
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator will not turn on.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the start relay in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the water inlet line coupler from the lower rear access panel.
5
Unthread all of the screws to release the access panel.
6
Use pliers to detach the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor.
7
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
8
Disconnect the wire connecter.
9
Detach the run capacitor.
10
Install the new start relay…
11
…by first attaching the run capacitor.
12
Connect the wire connecter.
13
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
14
Secure with the retainer.
15
Reinstall the access panel.
16
Be sure to secure the water inlet line coupler to the panel.
17
Plug the power cord back in…
18
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator will not turn on.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the start relay in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the water inlet line coupler from the lower rear access panel.
5
Unthread all of the screws to release the access panel.
6
Use pliers to detach the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor.
7
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
8
Disconnect the wire connecter.
9
Detach the run capacitor.
10
Install the new start relay…
11
…by first attaching the run capacitor.
12
Connect the wire connecter.
13
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
14
Secure with the retainer.
15
Reinstall the access panel.
16
Be sure to secure the water inlet line coupler to the panel.
17
Plug the power cord back in…
18
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Start Device
$56.33
Total$0.00
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