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Refrigerator Start Relay W10920279

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PartSelect Number PS11770133
Manufacturer Part Number W10920279
Manufactured by Whirlpool for Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag

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Refrigerator Start Relay Specifications

This is a push-on start relay for your refrigerator. It attaches to the compressor and starts it by briefly boosting it. It will then shut off as soon as the motor is up to the required speed. You may need a new relay if your appliance is too warm or will not start. The tools you will need to make this repair include a flat-blade screwdriver and a pair of needle-nose pliers. This start relay measures to be just over one square inch.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Refrigerator Refrigerator Start Relay

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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Will Not Start | Fridge too warm | Freezer section too warm | Clicking sound
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
Part# W10920279 replaces these:
2183454, 2213767, 2262185, 61003115, 61005504, W10919578, WP2262185
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Fridge won't start
When you plug in the fridge it will begin to make noise, but never get cool. When you open the door it will stop and will not turn back on.

RELAY-STRT (PS11770133) is listed as one that can fix the problem, but the installation video does not match my fridge.

I've replaced the capacitor (PS11757023), the compressor start relay (PS11740412), and condenser fan (PS1957416) and none of them have fixed the problem.

I really don't want to throw this fridge out. Please help! justin@jplt.com
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Other Parts Used:
Refrigerator Start Relay Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat Refrigerator Combination Start Device Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Kit
  • Justin from BROOKLYN, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
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Fridge won't start
When you plug in the fridge it will begin to make noise, but never get cool. When you open the door it will stop and will not turn back on.

This part is listed as one that can fix the problem, but the installation video does not match my fridge.

I've replaced the capacitor (PS11757023), the compressor start relay (PS11740412), and condenser fan (PS1957416) and none of them have fixed the problem.

I really don't want to throw this fridge out. Please help! justin@jplt.com
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  • Justin from BROOKLYN, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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was not staying cool
removed old parts checked connections replaced parts did not fix problem
Other Parts Used:
Refrigerator Capacitor Refrigerator Start Relay
  • Judy from E GALESBURG, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Refigrator was not coolling
Pull the refigrator out, unscrew the back plate and the pull the relay & overload out; and put the new one in. It was that simple. The video actually helped me a lot too.
Other Parts Used:
Refrigerator Start Relay Refrigerator Overload
  • Mansoor from Westbury, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
15 of 20 people found this instruction helpful.
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fridge ouit cooling
where the wires crossed at the start relay, 20 years of vibration allowed them to short out and burn out the start relay ..since i have 2 identical fridges i switched the run capacitor to determine it was'nt bad too...ordered a start relay wednesday nite and got it friday morning...cold fridge by noon...good service and the part was exactly the same as the original....
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  • danny from adelanto, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
9 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
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stopped running
replaced overload, but the start relay looked different, and wasn't sure how to replace it.Unit is now running
Other Parts Used:
Refrigerator Overload Refrigerator Start Relay
  • Steven from Mobile, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
13 of 28 people found this instruction helpful.
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Refrigerator stop cooling
I was about to waste $1000 on buying a Refrigerator. Took 1 mins to search on google "Refrigerator doesn't work". Found a video on youtube, showed a step and step video to solve my problem. Order the part $50 and it took me less then 5 mins to install it. =)
  • kelly from glen allen, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
23 of 29 people found this instruction helpful.
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Refrigerator would not cool, start relay was shot.
I ordered the three parts from the diagram for my model. The new relay was not at all similar to the old one (3 connections instead of 2, new cover. Seareching for about an hour on the web I found some blogs that helped. In case anyone else asks, here is the answer. The old relay had two connections - white wire to one and 2 orange wires to the other. The new relay had three connnection - they are numbered on the relay, attach as follows - White to #3, orange from capacitor to #2, orange from harness to #1. Blue stays with overload. I am surprised that the so-called experts had no idea what to do, but a simple homeowner was able to figure it out!! Fridge works perfectly now..
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Other Parts Used:
Overload Refrigerator Start Relay Terminal Cover
  • Michael from Carlisle, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Compressor not working
Extremely easy install. Just popped off the cover located on the side of the compressor. Noted placement of the wires on the overload and relay. Took a small screwdriver to slide both from the electrical pins on the compressor...take care doing this. Unplugged the wires, plugged the new components to the wires and installed to the compressor. Plugged in the frig and the compressor came on. Not sure why these went out to begin with but the fix was extremely easy and saved me the expense of a repair man.
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Other Parts Used:
Overload Refrigerator Start Relay
  • Terry from Knoxville, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
12 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
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refrigerator stopped cooling, otherwise fine
Well first of all, I was afraid that the compressor was shot and I'd need a whole new refrigerator (ack $1000!!!). After googling/reading, I figured out that the starter relay mounted on the compressor was burned out. (loud click as thermal cutout shuts down compressor.) So, I ordered a replacement part, overnight shipping. Unfortunately, this was on a Friday night, so I had to figure out how to keep the fridge cold all weekend (til Tuesday). I'd already moved frozen stuff to a chest freezer, but the inside of the fridge compartment was now nearly warm at this point, so I got 10 lb of dry ice. That got things cooled down initially. Well, turns out that with a short piece of wire, you can momentarily jump across the terminals of the relay and kick start the compressor. It then runs until either the defrost cycle stops it or the thermostat kicks it off. Anyway, all weekend, every six hours or so, I turned off the fridge for a minute to cool down the overheated, stalled compressor, then turned it on and jumped the terminals to start it up. Kind of a pain, but saved lots of food. Overall, the $30+$30 (shipping) for the part saved me from having to get a new refrigerator, so I'm quite pleased. I've used Part Select many times now. Very fast service and shipping, great website/database. I shop around and every time end up buying from them again.
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  • Roger from Bethesda, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11770133
Manufacturer Part Number: W10920279
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
10641262800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641263800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641264800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641269800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641562800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641563800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641564800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10641569800
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644073600
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644102300
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644103300
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644109300
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644252400
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644252401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644253400
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644253401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644254400
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644254401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644259401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644262600
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644263600
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644264600
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644269600
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644273600
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644552400
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644552401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644553401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644554401
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644559400
Refrigerator
Kenmore
10644559401
Refrigerator
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