Whirlpool Capacitor Assembly (W11395618) (Replaces W11162560)

The Whirlpool Capacitor Assembly stores and releases electrical energy to help start and run an appliance motor. It supports steady motor operation by providing the phase shift and starting boost needed for the motor to turn and reach normal speed.

Important Compatibility Note: Part number W11395618 is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): W11162560. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair.

This part can fail from heat, age, power surges, or long run times that stress the capacitor. It may also weaken if the motor is binding or the load is too heavy, which can cause repeated hard starts and overheating.

Use these symptoms to help decide if this part matches your issue:

Motor hums but will not start

Motor starts only if the drum or fan is pushed by hand

Slow or weak start before reaching normal speed

Motor cycles on and off or stops under load

Burning smell or visible bulging or leaking from the capacitor housing