Electrolux Freezer Compressors

The start relay briefly boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed. Note: This part has been updated by the manufacturer. It may differ in appearance but will still function the same as the original.

The evaporator is always located on the inside of the refrigerator, usually inside the freezer compartment. It also resembles a radiator.

Keep your refrigerator or freezer cooling efficiently with this heat exchanger. It moves heat out of the appliance and helps maintain the right temperature for your food. If your unit isn’t staying cold, replacing this part can restore performance and save energy.

Compressor start relay kit is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part that fits some Kenmore, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Crosley, Gibson and White-Westinghouse refrigerators. It also fits some Kenmore, Frigidaire and Gibson upright freezers. Compressor start relay kit includes the compressor start relay, run capacitor, wire harness adapter, 2 wire terminals, 2 wire connectors, 2 pieces of wire connection shrink tubing, the wire retaining clip and kit instructions sheet. Clarification of instructions: Kit 5304491941 now uses a wire harness with white wires; attach the red compressor power wire to the wire harness adapter's white wire that plugs into the start device terminal at the outside edge of the start device. Replaces original refrigerator and freezer compressor start relay part numbers 216649316, 218721119, 241524601, 241524605 and 5304468029. Fits some refrigerators in the following series: Kenmore and Kenmore Elite 253; Frigidaire FRS, FRT, FRX, FSC, GLH, GLR, GS2, NGS, PHS, PLH and PLRS; Electrolux E23; Crosley CRSE; Gibson GRS and GRT; and White-Westinghouse WRS and WRT. Also fits some upright freezers in these series: Kenmore 253; Frigidaire FFU; and Gibson GFU.

This compressor start relay is a replacement electrical component that helps start and protect the compressor during operation. It is commonly replaced when cooling systems fail to start, click repeatedly, or shut down shortly after startup. Proper fitment should be verified prior to installation.

This overload protector helps safeguard the appliance by interrupting power when excessive current or overheating is detected. It plays a critical safety role and is typically replaced when the appliance fails to start or repeatedly trips during operation.

If your refrigerator isn’t cooling properly, the compressor may be the issue. This vital part acts as the heart of the cooling system, circulating refrigerant to keep your appliance at the right temperature. It works by pressurizing the refrigerant gas, which then releases heat and cools as it moves through the system. When the compressor fails or there’s a leak, cooling performance drops significantly. Replacing it can restore your refrigerator’s function and help prevent further issues. For best results, ensure the compressor is properly lubricated and cooled during operation.