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Appliance Ninja  
#31 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 7:41:58 AM(UTC)
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If the hard start kit does start it, do not leave it on there. The large starting capacitor will kill the start winding in a very short time. The PRO 41 is a generic relay that has no start cap on it. These are not recommended if the original is available, but that is up to you.
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#32 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:19:13 PM(UTC)
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Well, the hard start kit is doing exactly what the original and replacement starter did. Overloading after a short time and cutting off the compressor.

Which determines that:

A) every PTC relay cannot be tested the same way. Whirlpool PTC relays have a circuit board/computer chip inside- so the standard resistance test between the 2 side to side terminals does not apply.

B) The compressor windings can test good but still have a bad compressor- even locked up- this according to a refrigerator repair expert.

c) If the hard start kit would have worked- I would have left it on there for good. This is ok according to the repair expert.

Heading out to sears to pick up a new unit.
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#33 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:23:02 PM(UTC)
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Happy fridge shopping!
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