8201786 Replacement

The 8201786 Start Device Kit (relay + overload) helps initiate compressor startup in refrigerators by supplying a temporary current boost at motor start, then switching off the extra support once the compressor is running. It's a critical component to ensure reliable compressor activation, especially in residential refrigeration systems.

8201786 Key Features:

Includes a relay and an overload protector to aid compressor starting and protect against overcurrent

Designed to engage for initial start and then disengage during steady operation

Compact form matched to mount adjacent to or on the compressor unit

Handles typical refrigerator voltage (120 VAC or as designed per model) and starting current loads

Drop-in replacement for 8201786, also cross-referenced to OLK1786 and several Whirlpool relay/overload kits

Compatible with various side-by-side and bottom-freezer refrigerator models using Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, JennAir that call for part 8201786 in their parts lists