Refrigerator Relay & Overload for Whirlpool, Sears, 2188830

Refrigerator Relay & Overload Kit | OEM Replacement for Whirlpool® 2188830

Restore reliable cooling performance with this brand‑new OEM‑style compressor start device. Engineered to replace Whirlpool® part 2188830, this relay and overload kit helps the compressor start properly and protects it from overheating, preventing cooling failures and system shutdowns.

Ideal for refrigerators that click but won’t start, cool intermittently, or shut down due to compressor overload.

⚙️ Product Features

• Function: Starts compressor and prevents overheating
• Includes: Relay, overload protector, terminal cover
• Durable plastic housing with secure push‑on terminals
• Quick DIY installation — unplug refrigerator before servicing
• Condition: Brand New – Unused

Replaces These Part Numbers

2188833, 2188844, 2188845, 2188846, 2188847, 2212193, 2212194, 2216697, 2216722, 2220474, 2220475, 2220476, 2220477, 8201531, 8201532, 8201786, 8201786VP, AP3885081, PS993073, 1177466, 2188829, 2188832, 2198830, TJ2188830, AH993073, EA993073
No additional alternate part numbers provided.

Fits Refrigerator Models

Model list not provided. This relay & overload kit fits many Whirlpool®, Kenmore®, and KitchenAid® refrigerators using part 2188830. Always verify compatibility with your model number.

Common Fixes

• Refrigerator not cooling or cooling intermittently
• Clicking sound from compressor area
• Compressor failing to start
• Overheating compressor shutting down
• Replacing burned, cracked, or shorted relay/overload

️ Installation Tips

• Unplug refrigerator before servicing electrical components
• Locate relay/overload on the side of the compressor
• Disconnect wires one at a time to avoid miswiring
• Push new relay and overload firmly onto compressor terminals
• Test refrigerator after installation — compressor may take a few minutes to start

Restore dependable compressor startup and cooling performance with this OEM‑fit relay & overload kit — the correct replacement for Whirlpool® 2188830 and all cross‑references listed above.