Product review (5 stars): Fortunately, even though freezer is in the garage (Gladiator ...
Similar to others here, my freezer would start, run for a few seconds, then shut off, repeating this cycle every few minutes. Fortunately, even though freezer is in the garage (Gladiator model) I heard this behavior the day it happened, so no damage to compressor. This part got it up and running again. I had to reshape the retaining clip as this part is shorter than the old one. If your refrigerator or freezer is exhibiting these symptoms, it is definitely worth spending a few dollars to see if it can be salvaged. One other note, there is a capacitor that plugs onto the side of this start device, I was able to test mine so i know it was good. If in doubt, replace that too, as it can cause the same symptoms if bad. I can see why a power spike might kill one of these - I tore the old one apart and there is a small electronic board inside, this is more than just a relay.