How to Replace a Fridge Freezer Capacitor - Indesit

Make and Model of Fridge Freezer Used in This Video

Indesit IBD5515S1 (769991603461)
Indesit IBD5515S1 (869991603460)

Part Used in This Video

Hotpoint Fridge & Freezer Capacitor Ducati 4Mf 4Uf

1. Tools needed and safety first

All you’ll need are some long-nose pliers and a Phillips screwdriver.

Unplug and eliminate all power to your fridge freezer.

2. Access and remove old capacitor

Remove the screw that’s attached to the casing.

Then, remove the top screw which is holding down the starter device. You’ll then be able to gently wiggle the starter device away from the metal bracket.

Take a photo of the existing starter device, so you have a reference for the correct wire placement.

To remove the connectors, use some long-nosed pliers, grip the end of the connectors and pull away as shown here.

To remove the capacitor from the mount, pinch the sides and you’ll be able to push it through the hole of the mount.

3. Install new capacitor and reassemble

Connect the blue wire to where the previous one was, and the same for the brown wire.

 Attach the starter device back as shown here and screw the top screw back in.

Tuck the wires out of the way, attach the plastic housing back on and screw the screw back in.

Finally, attach the capacitor to the bracket by passing it through the hole as shown. You should hear a click.

And that’s it - your new fridge freezer capacitor is all set to go!

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