DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the run capacitor on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFTR1814TW8). The most common reason for replacing the run capacitor is when the refrigerator is not cooling.
All of the information for this refrigerator run capacitor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Frigidaire Refrigerator - FFTR1814TW8
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Refrigerator Compressor Run Capacitor Replacement
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Heavy, Sharp, Shock, Water
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shut off the water supply
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have an assistant help you to roll the refrigerator away from the wall
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if necessary, unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve
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use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three screws to release the lower rear access panel
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use needle-nose pliers to help detach the start relay and run capacitor wire retainer
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using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the relay and capacitor assembly off the compressor motor pins
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disconnect the wire connector
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detach the old run capacitor
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attach the new run capacitor by attaching it to the start relay and connecting the wire connector
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align the assembly on the compressor motor pins
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replace the wire retainer to secure
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reinstall the access panel and reattach the water supply line if applicable
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secure the water line retainer under the right side access panel screw
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push the refrigerator back against the wall