255.19702010 Kenmore Chest Freezer - Start Relay 6R8MG?

[jsavage]

Model Number

255.19702010

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

Hi all,

I have old Kenmore Chest Freezer. Model 19702 or 255.19702010. I believe the Start Relay is broken and needs replacing.

Unfortunately it looks like this part may not be available. I've read it may be discontinued.

Any ideas for replacement or an alternate or workaround? Any other websites/forums I should post to?
(I've Googled for this part, looked on Amazon, and search ebay without success.)

Seems like an awful shame to let a $20 part junk this old, but good freezer.

The part looks like the following and it may be part # 6R8MG:

Alternatively, it has a ZEL GTH53AD R134a 115V/60Hz Compressor, and I'm wondering if Supco RCO410 Start Kit would work for it?

Thanks in advance for any help or pointers! Regards,

Jesse

 

[Dan O.]

and I'm wondering if Supco RCO410 Start Kit would work for it?

That is way over powered for that application and also includes a start capacitor which likely isn't required. The following is just a relay/overload unit for smaller compressors.

LINK > 1/8th HP Relay/Overload

If you wanted to try a relay/overload with start capacitor instead, this is the appropriately sized one for that compressor.

LINK > 1/8th HP Relay/Overload/Capacitor


Dan O.

 

[jsavage]

Dan,

Thanks much for your time & reply!

1) How do I know how much power is required?

2) How would I know if it needs the start capacitor or not? Will it work even if it doesn't need one? Just wondering which I should try first.

Cheers!

Jesse

 

[Dan O.]

Yours looks to be a simple, small chest freezer. The relay you posted could be used on a 18-27 cu.ft refrigerator or larger. It is the largest you can buy. ie. overkill.

How would I know if it needs the start capacitor or not?

A technician would run the compressor on a test cord measuring its amperage draw on startup. If it was excessive they might try a start capacitor.

Will it work even if it doesn't need one?

It would likely work for a while regardless but could shorten the life span of the compressor. It's up to you.


Dan O.