If the relay fails however the compressor might not ever kick on so you may have to bypass the refrigerator s relay system.
Maytag fridge relay switch.
This is an electrical switch that tells the compressor when to turn on or off depending on the need for cool air inside the unit.
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A compressor can t run continuously so the relay is used.
Replacing the start relay on your refrigerator is as simple as unplugging the bad component and replacing it with a new one.
Simply remove the compartment cover with the power disconnected from the appliance.
The light switch terminal is used in refrigerators and freezers to allow you to see inside your appliance by turning on when the fridge door is open and turning off when the door is closed.
Pull the bad relay out of its socket and plug in a new one of the same type.
Refrigerator compressor overload and relay kit replacement part w10920279 61003115 fit for whirlpool maytag kenmore refrigerators replace 1108143 4 5 out of 5 stars 15 13 98 13.
This part is 1 12 inches in length 1 inches in width and 1 75 inches in height.