Whirlpool gb22dkxgw00 is the model number of the fridge in question. As asked to tbirdfan with a reasonable explaination, I was not aware I could not follow up with questions without an additional charge. Jumping the wires to the defrost timer did not change the behavior and the unit's drain is clear.

Thanks for the advice. Is the starting device a capacitor, like on a swimming pool motor? Thanks for the advice. Is the starting device a capacitor, like on a swimming pool motor?

it's an overload and relay,do what i said,unplug it before you damage the compressor,pop off the clip and slide the start device off of the compressor,there's three pins on the compressor and the device connects to it there,slide your device off and shake it,if it makes a rattling sound it's cooked inside, it's an overload and relay,do what i said,unplug it before you damage the compressor,pop off the clip and slide the start device off of the compressor,there's three pins on the compressor and the device connects to it there,slide your device off and shake it,if it makes a rattling sound it's cooked inside,

go here to the sears site,put in your model number,look up the window that says unit and check out the compressor,copy and paste.....http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdir... gotta get to bed,gotta get up at 5.let me know how you make out,if i can help you with anything else let me know. go here to the sears site,put in your model number,look up the window that says unit and check out the compressor,copy and paste......http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Whirlpool-Parts/Refrigerator-Parts/Model-GB22DKXGW00/1198/0161000/O2029657/00006?blt=06&prst=0&shdMod=GB22DKXGW00........i gotta get to bed,gotta get up at 5.let me know how you make out,if i can help you with anything else let me know.

the part number is 2319793 go to this site put in the number and you can see the part. http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Par... the part number is 2319793 go to this site put in the number and you can see the part. http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts?searchText=2319793&Search=Get%20Parts

when you open the freezer was there any ice on the back inside wall of the freezer,if so you have a defrost problem,bad timer,defrost thermostat or heater,also when you open the freezer door you should hear the fan blowing in the freezer,if not you have a bad evap fan motor,all it does is the freezer gets cold the evap fan blows cold air from the freezer to the fridge side that's it..if the compressor isn't running check the start device when you open the freezer was there any ice on the back inside wall of the freezer,if so you have a defrost problem,bad timer,defrost thermostat or heater,also when you open the freezer door you should hear the fan blowing in the freezer,if not you have a bad evap fan motor,all it does is the freezer gets cold the evap fan blows cold air from the freezer to the fridge side that's it..if the compressor isn't running check the start device

a little cranky,i don't get paid to do this,i read that someone told you to take apart a timer and jump out the wires so i tried to help you out, saved you around 200 bucks for the advice not 5 and you're welcome a little cranky,i don't get paid to do this,i read that someone told you to take apart a timer and jump out the wires so i tried to help you out, saved you around 200 bucks for the advice not 5 and you're welcome

I copied and pasted the above link and didn't get any results, so I went to the sears parts direct link and found the parts list for my unit. You said "check out the compressor." Is there an area on this website that tells how to check the compressor?
Thanks I copied and pasted the above link and didn't get any results, so I went to the sears parts direct link and found the parts list for my unit. You said "check out the compressor." Is there an area on this website that tells how to check the compressor? Thanks

i do this just to help people out,i work on appliances and i know things are tough for everyone so i try to help out a little,i think you can look up my name and click on it and just type what problem you're having and if i know the answer i'd be happy to help you and it's free,i don't know why you had to pay anything like i say i don't get paid to help people out but there is a part of this site that you can ask for assistance and you pay for it,i don't really know how that works,i just come on,i look at the questions and if i think i can help i answer the person,you can ask the fixya people how you can ask for me but like i say i think you can look me up and ask me your question,it stinks that you have a bad compressor,when this happens the last thing it could be is the start device or a bad compressor,at least you tried it to make sure.nice talking with you and like i say if you ever have another problem with your appliances i'd be happy to help.good luck i do this just to help people out,i work on appliances and i know things are tough for everyone so i try to help out a little,i think you can look up my name and click on it and just type what problem you're having and if i know the answer i'd be happy to help you and it's free,i don't know why you had to pay anything like i say i don't get paid to help people out but there is a part of this site that you can ask for assistance and you pay for it,i don't really know how that works,i just come on,i look at the questions and if i think i can help i answer the person,you can ask the fixya people how you can ask for me but like i say i think you can look me up and ask me your question,it stinks that you have a bad compressor,when this happens the last thing it could be is the start device or a bad compressor,at least you tried it to make sure.nice talking with you and like i say if you ever have another problem with your appliances i'd be happy to help.good luck

sounds like you have a bad compressor,it would be cheaper to replace the machine instead of repairing it at this point,it would cost around 5 to 6 hundred dollars to replace the compressor.if the compressor is hot or warm it's getting power and the click you hear is coming from the compressor,the lights dim because it's trying to run but something is cooked inside it.i'm sure you wired the start device correctly,to make sure turn the control off,go in the back and have someone turn the control on and have your hand on the compressor,if the clicking is coming from it then it's time for a new machine. sounds like you have a bad compressor,it would be cheaper to replace the machine instead of repairing it at this point,it would cost around 5 to 6 hundred dollars to replace the compressor.if the compressor is hot or warm it's getting power and the click you hear is coming from the compressor,the lights dim because it's trying to run but something is cooked inside it.i'm sure you wired the start device correctly,to make sure turn the control off,go in the back and have someone turn the control on and have your hand on the compressor,if the clicking is coming from it then it's time for a new machine.

i get your messages and i've been answering you but i think it isn't going through on the other email we were talking on because it says premium next to that and i don't get paid for this i do this just to help people out,you have a bad compressor and it would be cheaper to replace the fridge than to fix it.let me know if you get this message i get your messages and i've been answering you but i think it isn't going through on the other email we were talking on because it says premium next to that and i don't get paid for this i do this just to help people out,you have a bad compressor and it would be cheaper to replace the fridge than to fix it.let me know if you get this message

did you get my messages? did you get my messages?

I bought a new starting relay and did not help. I bought a new starting relay and did not help.