Supco RCO410 Start Kit , BLACK

I bought a condo and it has a Frigidaire refrigerator, not the prettiest thing but it worked perfectly. One day I came home from work with some ice cream and when I opened the freezer it obviously wasn’t cold and the ice was almost completely melted, and the fridge part was warm, too. Figures that it happened 4 days after I had went shopping and stocked up on a bunch of frozen stuff. I looked at the tag inside and it said it was manufactured in 2003, so it was about 14 years old. I looked online and saw that a replacement motor on it was about $300 for the part alone, so I figured I’d just buy a new one. But while looking all this up I came upon websites saying that it’s rarely the motor that goes out, but the more often it’s the capacitor or start switch, and it’s an easy, inexpensive fix. That made me look into things deeper. I read websites and watched YouTube videos and somewhere along the way found a link to this item. For less than $10 and free 2-day shipping with Prime, definitely worth a try before shelling out the cash for a new fridge. After I got the part I pulled my fridge out, unplugged it and took a look. I don’t really have any experience doing work like this, but at my old condo we had a brand new GE Profile fridge and over 10 years we had repaired at least 3 times at about $200 each repair. The mechanicals of my Frigidaire looked nothing like the videos I had seen. Most of them seemed to have the capacitor plugged into the motor with the start switch connected to it, but mind had the start switch connected further inside the fridge. Still, since I was going to get a new fridge if this didn’t work I figured what did I have to lose by trying?? So I did made my best guess and unhooked the start switch then pulled out the capacitor. Sure enough, just like the internet said when I shook the capacitor, I could hear the broken pieces inside rattling around. It took me about ten minutes to hook up the wires to the Supco all in one. I took a good look at everything to make sure all the connections looked good, then I plugged her in, went around front and turned the fridge to cold, and she started purring like a kitten. A few seconds later I could feel cold air blowing in both the fridge and freezer. It worked!! Some websites and videos said this should only be a temporary fix until you get the expensive replacement parts, but other said it’s fine to keep it permanently, so that’s what I’m doing. Three weeks in it’s still working perfectly. I can’t believe how inexpensive and easy it was to fix my own fridge! I’ve been telling friends and family about it ever since. I kind of hope that someone else’s fridge will break so I can look like a hero when I fix it for them. :-) Anyway, I definitely recommend this part and also that you watch videos and read websites because that helped me in a big way, both in confidence and seeing how different brands of fridge look different inside. Save your money and fix it yourself with this!!

I ordered this for a bottom freezer refrigerator that I was having compressor start problems with. I was preparing to buy a new fridge prior to finding and researching this start kit. The compressor had finally quit starting and running even after buying and installing a new oem starter for the fridge which was more expensive than this Supco kit. I had previously tested the ohms on the compressor and it checked out fine with no grounding at all to the compressor case from the pins. There are good videos on youtube on how to test your compressor and how to install this kit. I believed that my compressor just needed a stronger capacitor to start and once started it would run just fine so I took the chance and ordered this Supco start kit . I received and wired in the Supco start kit using the package instructions and the only difference was that my oem switch had three wires, two white and one blue. I wired the two white wires to one of the Supco wires and the blue wire to the other and the fridge started right away and ran just fine, I couldn't believe it. No buzzing, no humming or any other issues. Some say these are temporary fixes suggesting that the compressors are on their way out if they won't start with the oem started and others have installed and ran these for months or years on their refrigerators. I have been watching my fridge closely after since this installation and after two full days of running flawlessly I am of the opinion that this starter with its larger capacitor is more in line with the capacitor size that these refrigerators should have installed on them when new instead of the marginal sized capacitors on the oem switches. Before this fridge I had an older fridge that ran for over 25 years with no compressor problems and I did not have to change one part on it during that whole time. I have replaced the electronic board on this existing fridge after only 6 years and after 9 years now the compressor was not starting and the new oem part wasn't starting it either. They do not make them like they used to! Remember this is my opinion and of course I will wait and see how long this will last but the fridge hasn't missed a beat since the Supco was installed. Opinions, as you will find when you research this part vary greatly so you have to listen to all sides no matter how ridiculous some of them sound and decide. So far I have saved or extended the life of my almost 1100 dollar fridge and only time will tell. If it goes again then I will concede and buy a new fridge because compressor costs and the tools to change them are just too expensive. I will update if this fix last less than 6 months.Thanks for reading and good luck fixing your fridge. Update: 12/18/2014 This part is still working fine but my compressor finally bit the dust and won't run so I guess it was on it's way out when I first had the start issues. I did however, get an additional 3 months use out of the fridge using this part.

I have a Frigidaire upright freezer that was built in the late 70s that was starting irregularly and the compressor was getting hot. The starting mechanism was clicking and rattling several times before the compressor would finally kick on. With the parts being obsolete, this hard start kit did the trick and fixed my freezer. The compressor kicks on effortlessly now and I am no longer concerned about the freezer breaking down completely. Install was easy using the diagram on the package and cutting 2 easily identified wires to splice in the kit with the supplied wire nuts. I added electrical tape for a secure connection then zip tied the assembly to a metal crossbar near the compressor. It's been a few weeks now and I am so glad I found this kit to keep my freezer running because they don't make them like they used to anymore and my freezer is a tank with a new lease on life.

I had a spare refrigerator compressor that I modified into a vacuum pump for air conditioning work. I didn't have a starter for the compressor so bought this one with the hopes that it would do the job. It does indeed work perfectly and from a functional perspective I've got no complaints. The problem I have is the pin connectors for the Tecumseh compressor plug can swivel around and short each other out. This may not be a problem if you're putting this item in an appliance but even then I'd be a little nervous about them moving around. Ultimately I put some heat shrink tubing on the connectors so if they do spin around on the pins, the will not short. There's also no great way to attach the starter. It's got a plastic clip on it kind of like a belt clip on a knife which you really can't slide onto anything. I used a couple of zip ties to do the job. None of these detract from the fact that this starter works excellently on Tecumseh style 3 pin compressors. Just be aware that like with any generic part you'll have to do a little engineering to make it work.

Like others have said, this works great and got my 10 year old Kenmore side by side working again. The symptom was that instead of the compressor starting, it made a buzzing noise for a few seconds and then the overload clicks and it goes quiet. This happens over and over every 5 minutes or so. I noticed this a few months ago, but didn't pay much attention to it because it did eventually start and the fridge stayed cold. When it quit altogether, I bought an expensive OEM starter relay + capacitor (plus super expensive overnight shipping) and installed them. That seemed to help, but less than a week later, it was dead again. Installing the Supco kit was almost as easy as the OEM part. The instructions are clear and it comes with everything you need. I've only had it installed for a few days, but my fridge starts every time, runs quiet and stays cold. I know the compressor is partly worn out, so there is no way to know how long this will last. I did a lot of research and it seems most people get another few years, though there were some accounts of many years. In any case, it's a simple, inexpensive way to delay having to replace an expensive appliance. For those confused about which model to get, the 400 series are for full size refrigerators / freezers and the 800 series are for smaller units.

I had a dead Kenmore 15cf freezer that is over 30 years old. A new compressor, plus installation, was going to cost about $500. A new, similar freezer was over $900 for a mid-level model. Not knowing if the issue was a dead compressor, or the capacitor-relay-overload part, I decided to give this part a try for $15. Removing the old Kenmore parts and installing this part was a 5-minute job, required no soldering, or tools other than a screwdriver. I didn't have much expectation, but when I turned the circuit back on, the freezer immediately came back on. (Still can't believe that, TBH). The idea is that this is a temporary fix until you can get the original parts, but those parts are no longer available, so this is my only option - or get a new freezer. Will it last? Who knows? But the freezer has worked as per usual for 21 straight days now. If I only get a year out of this part (some claim they get many more than that), then I'm more plan happy with this purchase. Instead of an old freezer in the landfill, this part makes the day. (I understand that professionals carry these in their trucks to fix freezers, too.)

Fixed my refrigerator for under $20 compared to the $500 bill I got for having a tech come out last time.

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Great product! This is a very common replacement part for refrigerator units, and it works exactly as expected. I’ve tried different types before, but none have been as effective or reliable as this one. Easy to install and does the job well—highly recommend keeping one on hand for quick fixes.

My Kenmore fridge’s compressor (Embraco EMX 70HSC) would start for a few seconds then stop. This product fixed the issue. It’s been a couple of months and things are still fine.

Worked as described. Best money I've spent this year! My old 40 year old basement fridge gave up. I nearly went out and wasted my money on a new one. The "3 n One" saved me buying another fridge. If your fridge keeps trying to start and can't, this is a cheap fix. Open the door and watch. If you have no cold, and the light keeps momentarily dimming or flickering every 30 seconds or so, the starting circuit could be bad. This handy and cheap fix could be all you need. Anybody can install it. Go on You Tube and see for yourself.

Worked great and easy to install.

Lucky it's cold outside, my fridge contents could last a few days outside my door and wasn't a big inconvenience. This device managed to save my Fridge, so for $20 and a 20 minute install that's just awesome. The instructions printed on the back of the cardboard cover on the bag, are OK but here's a few quick tips: - Pay attention to the color coding of the wires, the picture on the back has two of the wires reversed in their picture. So, as long as you put the right color on your fridge (don't switch colors just because the picture is off on the instructions) - There's 3 pins on your fridge that you attach this device to, Starter, Relay and Common. Common is on the bottom, Red (Starter) is on the Right, and White (Relay) goes on the left. - The two extra ground/common wires go to the blue and black wires that were detached when the relay/starter is removed. Cut them, use a wire stripper to connect the ground leads and use the orange morrette to ensure a good connection. - Finally if you have an extra red wire, like mine did just leave it. Maybe add some electrical tape to ensure the wire does't hit anything. Hope this helps, great way to see if your Compressor is blown or if the problem is with the Starter or Relay.