Hi folks,

About a year ago I successfully repaired my secondary fridge, and it's been great. Now, the primary fridge (Whirlpool Gs6shaxkq01) in the kitchen has a problem. We were in the kitchen and smelled a electronics burning smell -- long story short, I removed the start relay off the compressor and it's definitely toast. I tested the resistance of the compressor and all seems good.

I'm thinking replacing the start relay (part AP3083556) is worth the investment/risk. When I look at the part:
Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Relay, overload and cover kit, part number: AP3083556

.. it looks little like the original part. After some searching online, it seems common these start relays are a bit different. My original part had three connectors: white and blue (top), red (bottom).

Any tips before doing this? I'm posting a bit prematurely but I'm a bit concerned with family coming into town in a few days.

Thanks much!

I would use the AP3083556 item, a factory replacement item, reasonably priced and very reliable, should solve your problem, will come with instructions.

I would go with the kit I mentioned, cheaper and the start device is very reliable. However, if you originally had a white box with the klixon and start device inside, I would go with the kit that contains the same part, just easier to install, particularly if you had a run capacitor to plug into it. In my experience, the small, black start device is more reliable. The latter kit contains both types, probably worth the extra cost. Either kit should contain installation instructions.

Glad you got it running. In case of a thermal overload, lack of a cover will prevent the klixon from cutting out sooner, but for "normal " operation, it will be ok.