Refrigerator Compressor Overload Protector WR8X170
Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 11 models · Reference price: $25.91
WR8X170 is a Kenmore replacement part (refrigerator compressor overload protector) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 11 models that use it.
When to replace this part
Cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator)
Symptom: The refrigerator or freezer runs warm, the compressor cycles on and off rapidly, or frost builds up heavily inside.
Check: Listen for the compressor and condenser fan actually running, feel the condenser coils for heat, and check the evaporator coil for an ice layer that blocks airflow.
Models that use this part
| Model | Brand | Appliance | Parts on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFX22VRAAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 248 |
| TFX20KKC | GE | Refrigerator | 27 |
| TFX19LKC | GE | Refrigerator | 26 |
| TFX19LLG | GE | Refrigerator | 25 |
| TFX20KKE | GE | Refrigerator | 25 |
| TFX19LKD | GE | Refrigerator | 24 |
| TFX19LKE | GE | Refrigerator | 24 |
| TFX20KKD | GE | Refrigerator | 24 |
| TFX19LLD | GE | Refrigerator | 21 |
| TFX19LLC | GE | Refrigerator | 19 |
| TFX19LLB | GE | Refrigerator | 18 |
Part numbers it replaces
The manufacturer lists WR8X170 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.
Other parts for model TFX22VRAAWW
If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.
Reference price and where to compare
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