Gibson Refrigerator Compressors

Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay Kit

Part Number: 5304491941

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.

Compressor Start Relay

Part Number: 216594300

The compressor start relay attaches to the compressor to help start the compressor motor and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed. The relay is black in color and measures approximately 1”. If your refrigerator is not running you may need to replace the relay. You can use a multimeter to check the continuity. The overload is not included with the start relay. The overload must be ordered separately. Please remember to disconnect the power before starting your repair. This is a genuine OEM compressor start relay.

Filter - Drier

Part Number: 5303305677

Refrigerant system filter/dryer.

Starter Overload

Part Number: 5304491944

The start relay boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed and the overload provides extra protection against excessive temperatures.

HEAT EXCHANGER

Part Number: 297217900

Overload Relay Combination

Part Number: WP12555902

This part is both the start relay and the overload. The start relay boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed and the overload provides extra protection against excessive temperatures.

Start Device

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Part Number: 241707715

Compressor

Part Number: 5304475102

This is the mechanics (motor/engine) of the cooling system. It kicks in whenever the thermostat demands cooling. ***NOTE: This part needs to be installed by a trained professional in appliance repair. It requires special tools and knowledge to do so.

Compressor Start Relay Kit

Part Number: 5304491942

STARTER-PTC

Part Number: 241707705