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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCompressor Start Relay (part 297259515) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
Compressor Start Relay (part 297259515) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$60.36Estimated Savings
$112.5003:19
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the refrigerator compressor start relay on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0). The most common reason for replacing the compressor start relay is if the refrigerator is not cooling.
All of the information for this refrigerator compressor start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver, a half-inch wrench or adjustable wrench, pliers, & a flat-head screwdriver .
All of the information for this refrigerator compressor start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver, a half-inch wrench or adjustable wrench, pliers, & a flat-head screwdriver .
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the compressor start relay in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Shut off the water supply as well.
4
Have an assistant help you to pull the appliance away from the wall.
5
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the water supply line retainer to the rear panel.
6
Use a half-inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to unthread the compression nut to detach the supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
7
Now unthread the remaining screws securing the access panel.
8
Set the panel aside.
9
Use pliers to release the wire retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor assembly.
10
You can use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the assembly from the compressor motor pins.
11
Detach the run capacitor…then depress the tab to disconnect the wire connector to fully release the old relay.
12
Install the new start relay…
13
…by first connecting the wire connecter…then align the capacitor and push it into position.
14
Align the relay and capacitor assembly on the compressor motor pins and push it into place.
15
Secure with the wire retainer.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Attach the water supply line to the inlet valve by threading the compression nut – avoid overtightening the nut.
18
Slide on the retainer and secure it to the rear panel with the access panel mounting screw.
19
Push the refrigerator back against the wall.
20
Turn the water supply back on…
21
…plug the power cord back in…
22
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the refrigerator compressor start relay on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0). The most common reason for replacing the compressor start relay is if the refrigerator is not cooling.
All of the information for this refrigerator compressor start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver, a half-inch wrench or adjustable wrench, pliers, & a flat-head screwdriver .
All of the information for this refrigerator compressor start relay replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver, a half-inch wrench or adjustable wrench, pliers, & a flat-head screwdriver .
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the compressor start relay in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Shut off the water supply as well.
4
Have an assistant help you to pull the appliance away from the wall.
5
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the water supply line retainer to the rear panel.
6
Use a half-inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to unthread the compression nut to detach the supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
7
Now unthread the remaining screws securing the access panel.
8
Set the panel aside.
9
Use pliers to release the wire retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor assembly.
10
You can use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the assembly from the compressor motor pins.
11
Detach the run capacitor…then depress the tab to disconnect the wire connector to fully release the old relay.
12
Install the new start relay…
13
…by first connecting the wire connecter…then align the capacitor and push it into position.
14
Align the relay and capacitor assembly on the compressor motor pins and push it into place.
15
Secure with the wire retainer.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Attach the water supply line to the inlet valve by threading the compression nut – avoid overtightening the nut.
18
Slide on the retainer and secure it to the rear panel with the access panel mounting screw.
19
Push the refrigerator back against the wall.
20
Turn the water supply back on…
21
…plug the power cord back in…
22
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Start Device
$60.36
Total$0.00
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