Whirlpool Refrigerator Motor Thermal Protector and Start Relay Assembly Replacement

Scritto Da: Bill Gilbert

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Whirlpool Refrigerator Motor Thermal Protector and Start Relay Assembly Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

Tempo Necessario

25 - 40 minuti

Introduzione

Use this guide to replace the motor thermal protector and start relay combo assembly on your older Whirlpool side‑by‑side refrigerator .

This assembly combines the start relay, which energizes the motor start winding temporarily to allow the motor to start. The thermal protector protects the motor from excessive current. This current would cause the motor to overheat and ultimately fail.

When this device fails, the compressor will not start. If the start relay sticks, it can cause the starting winding to be energized continuously, which will lead to failure. If the thermal protector isn't functioning, the motor can be burned out.

This guide is based on a Whirlpool Model ED5FTGXKQ02 Refrigerator.

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Combo Thermal Protector and Start Relay

Passo 1

Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
Turn off your main water supply (if connected)
Unplug your device

Passo 2

Use a nut driver to remove the screws from the condenser cover

Passo 3

Lift the bottom edge of the condenser cover away from the refrigerator.
Pull down on the condenser cover to free it from the retaining tabs at the top edge and remove it.

Passo 4

Cut any cable ties securing the thermal protector and start relay to the compressor.
This device may alternatively be secured by a metal bail or spring clamp. If so, unhook it from one of the holes where it is secured and remove it.