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UPGRADED W10613606 Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay and Capacitor by Seentech - Compatible with Whirlpool, Kenmore, fridges. Replace Part
- IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY WARNING: Same part number does NOT guarantee compatibility with every compressor or refrigerator model. Please verify your refrigerator model number and compressor compatibility before purchasing.
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- MODEL NUMBER: W10613606 Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay and Capacitor. Replaces part numbers: W10416065, PS8746522, 67003186, PS8746522, AP5787784, EAP8746522, 14217273, 67003186, 67003764, 67005560, 67005561, 670...
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What the W10613606 does
The compressor start relay provides a temporary boost of power to the compressor's start winding, helping it overcome initial resistance and begin running. It then disconnects the start winding once the compressor reaches operating speed.
Symptoms when this part fails
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Compressor clicks on and off
- Humming noise from the compressor area
- Refrigerator runs constantly
- Compressor does not start
Compatibility
Fits the Whirlpool family. Specifically:
- Any unit originally equipped with OEM part number(s): W10416065, PS8746522, 67003186, AP5787784, EAP8746522, 14217273, 67003764, 67005560.
- Check the model/rating plate inside your appliance and compare it against the fitment table on the product listing before ordering — this guide does not list specific compatible models because Amazon does not provide verified fitment data through this pipeline.
Also replaces: W10416065, PS8746522, 67003186, AP5787784, EAP8746522, 14217273, 67003764, 67005560
Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver
- Nut driver
- Needle-nose pliers
- Multimeter
Difficulty: Moderate · Time: 30-60 minutes
How to install the W10613606, step by step
- Unplug the refrigerator from the power outlet.
- Access the compressor area, typically at the back or bottom.
- Carefully disconnect any wires attached to the old relay.
- Gently pull the old relay off the compressor's start terminal.
- Push the new relay firmly onto the compressor's start terminal.
- Reconnect all wires to the new relay.
- Replace any covers and plug the refrigerator back in.
- Monitor the refrigerator's operation for proper function.
Related troubleshooting
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