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Whirlpool Fridge Not Cooling - Replacing Compressor Relay

I have a 15 year old Whirlpool (model number gr2shkxkb01) that stopped cooling recently. I have done a bunch of research, and have determined that one of the main culprits is a dead compressor starter relay. I watched a ton of videos on how to replace it on YouTube, and it looked very simple. I opened the back of my fridge, and what do I end up seeing? I see wiring that is totally different than any fridge I saw online. My condenser fan is wired up to the compressor relay for power, not from the main power line. My problem now is how am I supposed to power the fan if I buy a generic relay replacement? All relay replacements, whether they are solid state or the old kind do not have the capability to power the fan.

Has anyone seen this before where the condenser fan power goes through the starter relay??? If so, please advise!

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Here is a link to the correct parts for your model:

https://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Pa...

Here’s what to check first:

Cause 1

Condenser Coils are Dirty

The condenser coils are usually located under the refrigerator. They dissipate heat as refrigerant passes through them. If the condenser coils are dirty, they won’t dissipate the heat effectively. As debris builds up on the coils, the refrigerator becomes less efficient, causing the refrigerator to work harder to cool down. If the coils are significantly dirty, the refrigerator will not be able to maintain the proper temperature. Check the condenser coils to determine if they are dirty—if the condenser coils are dirty, clean them.

Cause 2

Condenser Fan Motor

The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it.

Cause 3

Evaporator Fan Motor

The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, replace the fan motor. Additionally, if the motor is unusually noisy, replace it. Finally, if the motor does not run at all, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for continuity. If the windings do not have continuity, replace the evaporator fan motor.

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Was this a robot that responded? It did not respond to my question whatsoever. I asked about the power connection from the condenser fan to the compressor start relay. These answers are not applicable.

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Go to the link in blue for the correct parts.

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