Refrigerator Not Cooling? Compressor W11735041 – Fix No-Cool Fast

A failed compressor is the most common cause of a refrigerator that runs but won't cool. In Whirlpool-platform refrigerators, the compressor is the heart of the sealed refrigerant system — when it fails, the fridge and freezer compartments warm up completely, even though the unit appears to power on normally. ⚡ High-failure component in Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana refrigerators built on the same platform. Part W11735041 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full cooling performance and supersedes all legacy part numbers including W10482479, W10536005, and W10605286 — no modification required.

Model-specific repair guides: Whirlpool Refrigerator Parts, Maytag Refrigerator Parts, KitchenAid Refrigerator Parts, Amana Refrigerator Parts

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your refrigerator powers on and the lights/controls work normally
• ✔ The evaporator fan runs but no cold air circulates
• ✔ Power supply and outlet voltage confirmed OK
• ✔ Start relay and overload protector have been tested and ruled out
• ✔ ONLY problem is the compressor not running or not pumping refrigerant

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Refrigerator not cooling or not cold enough — most common customer complaint
• Freezer warming up while fridge section is also warm
• Compressor not starting or clicking on and off repeatedly
• Compressor runs briefly then shuts off (thermal overload tripping)
• Loud humming, buzzing, or knocking from the compressor area
• Unit runs constantly without reaching set temperature

✔ If these symptoms match, the compressor is the most likely failed component in the sealed system.

✔ In most cases, replacing the compressor with W11735041 restores normal cooling operation immediately after proper recharge.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11735041
• Type: Genuine OEM Hermetic Refrigerator Compressor Assembly
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit compressor — supersedes 2208370, 2208490, 2313858, W10482479, W10536005, W10605286 (no modification required)
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana
• Weight: Approximately 50 lbs
• HS Code: 850990 | Country of Origin: Canada

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: ADVANCED — Allow 2–4 hours plus refrigerant recovery/recharge time. Disconnect power and unplug the refrigerator before beginning any work. Compressor replacement requires full evacuation of the sealed refrigerant system by a licensed HVAC/R technician — recover all refrigerant before removing the old unit. Carefully match all copper line connections before brazing, and recharge with the correct refrigerant type and quantity as specified on the unit's data plate. Run the system for at least 30 minutes and verify proper cooling before closing up.

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