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

Key Moments in the Video

0:22 - Unscrewing and removing the starter device casing
0:30 - Removing the starter device
0:44 - Removing the connectors
0:58 - Removing the capacitor from its bracket
1:11 - Connecting the new capacitor
1:27 - Reconnecting the starter device back to the fridge freezer

Video Transcript

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

Firstly, remove the plug from the wall and then remove the screw that’s holding down the casing and pop this to one side.

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 all 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.

Take the new capacitor out of the packaging and connect the blue wire to where the previous one was, and the same for the brown wire.

Make sure they’re properly connected and you’re good to go. You can then attach the starter device back as shown here and screw the top screw back in.