216594300 Frigidaire Refrigerator/Freezer Start Relay

Refrigerator/Freezer Start Relay

This component is essential if your refrigerator fails to start, doesn't cool, emits a humming or buzzing noise, or generates excessive heat. Frigidaire manufactures this start relay, which is an OEM replacement part designed to assist the compressor in starting. Located at the back of the refrigerator on the compressor unit, its primary role is to provide the initial electrical boost needed for the compressor to begin operating. This process ensures the refrigerant circulates properly, maintaining the desired temperature inside the fridge. When the thermostat indicates cooling is necessary, the start relay activates, sending a signal to the compressor motor to start.

The Frigidaire start relay is compatible with products from Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears-Kenmore.

This part addresses the following issues:

- Refrigerator not cooling or maintaining the set temperature
- Clicking noises from the compressor area
- Frequent cycling of the compressor
- Compressor fails to start, leading to a warm refrigerator