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Hi there
I have a Kenmore refrigerator that stopped cooling. After doing a little research here I figured that I have a change if I replace the relay that connects to the compressor. I did that and after 1 week the refrigerator start buzzing again, stop cooling. The buzzing comes from the back of the refrigerator right where the compressor is located. Does anybody know if the compressor is the problem, or there might be something else wrong, something that I should test?
I want to make sure that the compressor is the problem before I bring the guys from sears to check it.
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When you changed the relay did you change the capacitor as well?
Also did you install part # 218721119 or was it a substitute?
BTW, you don't have call sears because it says Kenmore. Your unit was made by Frigidaire, Kenmore doesn't make anything.
Nat
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I did changed the capacitor.These are the two parts that i replaced:
1 of AP4315853 (5304464438) - CAPACITOR
1 of AP4367355 (5304468029) - RELAY AND PLUG KIT
Its good to know that Frigidaire made that refrigerator.
Is there any way to make sure that the faulty component is the compressor, before I call those guys?
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Who gave you those part numbers? They don't match up with your unit.
Nat
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welll... i called the customer service here at appliancepros and I ordered them. I read the numbers printed on the parts to the customer service rep and she gave me those 2 parts. I tought that if I would give her the numbers everything would be safe: she just needed to match those numbers to the ones that they sell.
I guess I was wrong :((
Do I have to order new parts? different ones? Do you know the parts numbers?
Thank You again for all your help
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This si the start device 218721119, this is the capacitor for your model
218909901. I only volunteer information here, but if you call customer service back they will probably correct the issue promptly.
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welll.... i called customer service and they re-checked the product numbers. They said that they are the correct numbers:
Part Number: AP4367355
Manufacturer's Number: 5304468029 (218721119) made by FRIGIDAIRE
Part Number: AP4315853
Manufacturer's Number: 5304464438 (218909901) made by FRIGIDAIRE
So assuming that those are the correct numbers(parts), is it fair to suspect that the compressor is at fault? or I should check something else?
Thank You again ....
Mark
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Make a jumper wire from a regular cord and see if the compressor will start using the jumper cord.
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Thank You
How should i connect the jumper cord?
There are 3 points of connection for power on the compressor. That is the place where the starter capacitor/relay plugs into the compressor. They are in a star shape arranged. Where should I connect the power wire from the jumper cord?
Mark
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