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Originally Posted by tonkpils_555666_slipknot
Whirlpool refrigerator model: ET18GKXFW00, the compressor will only kick in for about 5-10 seconds and stops
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That could be caused by a problem in the compressor's starting relay or overload protector (see the following link) or a problem in the compressor itself... assuming nothing has changed in its power supply (added extension cord, etc.) which might just be hampering the compressor's operation.
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Whirlpool ET18GKXFW00 Relay/Overload
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if it is something I can tear out and replace with a newly ordered part, I'd like to do it myself
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Replacing parts is usually the easy part, the hard part is determining the problem accurately, which often requires specialized tools.
PS. It is not a good idea to allow a compressor to continue to click on and off. Once you hear it, turn the fridge off or disconnect power from it for 10-15 minutes. If the compressor doesn't start right up after that,
leave the fridge off until it can be service. Allowing the compressor to continue to click on and off can damage the compressor (if it isn't already the cause of the symptom).
JMO
Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
The Appliance Information Site
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