198817 Kenmore - Overview

Models starting with 198817

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Parts for models starting with 198817

$58.29

Refrigerator Capacitor

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(38)

Part #WPW10662129

This part helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer.

Touch-Up Paint - White

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(23)

Part #72017

This 18 ml bottle of white appliance touch-up paint is used to cover scratches or marks on your appliance. The white touch-up paint can be used on refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, clothes dryers, and freezers. This is a genuine OEM part and includes a brush applicator. Please remember to wear gloves to protect your hands when applying this paint.

$10.50

Screw

Part #WP488729

Metallic screw that is less than an inch long. Does not include the plastic washer.

$13.85

Refrigerator Hinge Washer

Part #WP488296

This part can be used on either side of the center door hinges for some refrigerators.

$96.09

Refrigerator Start Relay Combination

Part #WP2262181

Start relay and overload for production compressor only. The start relay boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed. The overlay provides added protection against excessive current and against excessive temperature use.

$9.85

Refrigerator Hinge Washer

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(1)

Part #WP487802

$218.21

Cold Control Thermostat

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(3)

Part #WP68601-6

This cold control thermostat has a temperature range from 37 degrees Fahrenheit to 27 degrees Fahrenheit and a capillary length of 29 iches. This cold control thermostat cycles on and off regularly to keep your refrigerator cold.

Spray Paint - 12 oz. - White

Part #350930

Silicone Rubber Adhesive - 2 oz

Part #WP279368

This is a high temperature adhesive that is used for gaskets and felt seals.

Refrigerator Touch Up Paint

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(1)

Part #WP72107

$10.67

Freezer Door Key

Part #WP842177

Sold individually.

$17.55

Refrigerator Screw

Part #WP489128

This screw is sold individually.

Common Symptoms of models starting with 198817

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Fridge and Freezer are too warm

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Freezer section too warm

Door won’t open or close

Freezer not defrosting

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Replacing the Refrigerator Capacitor

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My refrigerator stopped cooling and the freezer section stopped freezing

441 of 556 people found this instruction helpful.

garth from forest lake, MN
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

I knew the chances of all the freon leaking out was unlikely so I looked at the wiring to the compressor and there was a capacitor and a starter/overload so i figured I would start there. I went on line and found the parts at this site and they were less than the minimum service call charge for a service tech so I figured what the heck le ... Read more

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Thermostat ceased to function. Fridge very cold.

33 of 47 people found this instruction helpful.

Paul from Millboro, VA
A Bit Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers, Wrench set

I removed control knobs and a couple of screws and forced the assembly down enough to remove the old thermostat, and insert the new one. Lucky me it was a identical replacement item. Job took about an hour.

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compressor didnt turn on

24 of 41 people found this instruction helpful.

gerardo from el monte, CA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

changed the starter connected to the compressor

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