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Compressor Start Relay Specifications
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.
Part #216954218
Manufactured by
Frigidaire
for Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This means that the company who made your appliance is also supplying the replacement part.
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About this fix
Common problems and models this part fixes.
What this part fixes:
Won’t start
Too warm
Works with the following products:
Freezer
Part# 216954218 replaces these:
AP4353712, 7216954218
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JASON P - December 18, 2022
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Dropped right in excellent fit up and running in under 10mins
Came quickly, excellent fit and worked perfectly highly recommended
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Peter Y - January 16, 2020
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Worked for a few days
This part was replaced and my freezer worked for a week then stopped working again. Due to the price of the part I will not be replacing it again but disappointed in the product.
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Andrew - For model number fkfh21f7hwd
September 15, 2017
I have the above model Frigidaire deep freezer and the temperature will fluctuate between -10 and 21 once I open the door, would the thermostat or the temperature controller card be malfunctioning?
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for the question. If the controller was malfunctioning the freezer would not be running so we can rule that out. The thermostat is built into the Main Electronic Control Board and it sounds like the board will need to be replaced. PartSelect Number PS3493024.
Hope this helps!
This is a Kenmore elite freezer. We had a power surge a couple of days ago and the freezer stopped running. The control panel on the door had a couple of indicators lit up and some thing in the display that made no sense, the interior light did not even go on when door was open. I played around with it and by unplugging and replugging the unit in i was able to get it to run again, i opened the door and it shut down. Reset it again by plugging and unplugging and got it running again let it come to temperature before opening and has been fine. Was cleaning it up yesterday and had the door open for a while and it shut down again not going into door ajar mode. When it shuts down the control panel freezes and the interior light goes off. What are your feelings on where the problem is. I need to have trust in this before i load it up again
Hi John,
Thank you for your inquiry. If you have had a power surge you may have to replace the electronic control board, the compressor start device, the run capacitor and the defrost thermostat. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Michael - For model number FFFH20F2QWB
August 3, 2018
Hello, i have a 2 year old frigidair stand up freezer in the garage. Yesterday it stopped working. The light comes on but no sound of the compressor or fan coming on when closing the door. It is completely hot. I unplugged it and plugged it overnight and plugged it back in and still no cold air. What can be the issue? As i said the light comes on so it is not a power issue. Possibly the compressor start relay? Thank you for your help. Mike
Hi Michael, Thank you for your question. It could be that part. Testing it with a multi meter should let you know for sure. There are a few other parts that you may want to take a look at as well. You should also take a look at your run capacitor, your defrost timer, defrost thermostat and heater, and you should also look at the temperature control switch if all of those other parts are testing fine. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Nixon - For model number FKFH21F7HWE
September 7, 2021
I have the above model Frigidaire it just started flashing off. The motor is not working, the light in the freezer comes on, there is no cooling of any sort. Please advise. Nixon
Hello Nixon, Thank you for the question. If by motor, you mean the Compressor in the bottom of the appliance is not running, we suggest testing the Compressor Start Relay and the Run Capacitor. These parts helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things Cold and Frozen. We hope this helps!
The indicator light shower "0" - i pressed the up arrow and it showed "-18" so i pressed th up arrow again and it showed "of". I can't get the down arrow or up arrow to change from the "of" indacation. I unplugged from power (overnight) and same results. ???
Hi William,
Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately we do not have this information listed, for more specialized assistance or to speak with someone about this, I would suggest calling the manufacturer of the appliance directly. Hope this helps!
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