F45PR22CD0 Frigidaire Refrigerator - Instructions

Followed the instructions provided in your video, took less than 15 minutes and works like new. Thank you for the parts and the advice.

Unplugged fridge, opened the door, used flat head screwdriver to pop off old switch, unplugged wires, plugged in new switch, popped it back in, and plugged the fridge back in. 2 minute fix.

Ordered the Capacitor and the Thermostat Control. Parts were received in a matter of a few days, easy to install, but did not fix the problem. Had to call a repairman to fix the problem (compressor relay - this part not available to order for this model number with Parts Select). Will continue to use Parts Select in the future for other parts, but not happy that the actual part I needed was not available - had to use other methods.

Remove the cardboard access cover at the bottom back of the fridge. On the left side, locate the run capacitor. Remove it by prying it loose from its socket, after first removing the wire hold down clamp. One wonders why the clamp is there, which makes it difficult to get the run capacitor out. Be careful not to disrupt in any way the copper refrigerant tubes. If you mess them up, you will have wasted your time and effort trying to repair the machine. I was lucky, since a failed run capacitor is the problem only about 12% of the time, based on what I’ve read. Hallelujah! It was the problem with my fridge.

A little research told me the hum plus no cooling was either the compressor or the relay. I ordered the new relay and put it in but it didn't fix the problem. I ended up having to buy a new fridge, but it was worth the $30 gamble to see if I could fix it on the cheap and it saved me the money a service call would've cost. Pretty easy installation, just in a tight space on my model.

replaced it

Having tried PartSelect.com before, I was very comfortable with the process. Input my symptoms and the feed back I received was that one of the 2 things (Defrost Timer or Defrost Thermostat)might need replacement. Since the cost was not much and over night shipping would cost more than the product, I decided to order both the parts. Changing parts was a breeze. The instructions posted by others on your web site were very easy to follow. You guys save me a bundle every time I have any thing going worng with any of my appliances.

I'm a widow and thought I'd need my son's help to fix this. I did not. I pulled out & emptied the broken lower drawer, tapped the plastic cover off against the countertop, washed the plastic cover, snapped it into the new drawer, filled it & put it into the fridge. 7 Minutes, tops - most of that time spent emptying the old drawer. I can't believe I waited as long as I did to fix this drawer; it was ridiculously easy.

Removed shelf brackets to allow the removal of the evaporator sheetmetal cover. Unpluged wires to thermostat ,removed defrost timer and plugged in new timer,(front left lower kick panel). Cut and resoldered wires to new thermostat reinstalled thermostat and cover in reverse order. I knew what parts I needed and how to repair the unit,however your customer comments were spot on and would help anyone perform a successful repair (you provide a helpful service for the public)

Got the new drawers, removed the drawer fronts from the old drawers, slid the fronts onto the new drawers and installed them. Why did we wait years to fix this simple problem?

First of all, I both called and e-mailed PartSelect, to praise them for my overall experience. It's a 17+ year-old refrigerator, they had the parts in stock, I ordered them, and received them the next day; less than 24 hours later. WOW! The install was a bit tricky, just trying to get the old drawer fronts removed, to put onto the new drawers. I was careful to not manhandle them too much, so as not to break them. They were just kind of gunked up with debris, from the many years of use. I used the screwdriver blade to gently pry the drawer front loose, from the old drawer. Once loose, the reinstall was really quite simple. Thanx!

Traced issue to defrost timer ( burned compressor & element contacts). This unit is mounted next to the temperature adjustment control in the refridgerator area - right in front. Removal of plastic cover provided easy access to the timer. Unit unscrews from the mounting then unplugs. Installation is reverse of removal.

The old drawer front needed to be carefully pried off with a plastic bladed screwdriver. The front simply slides onto the new drawer and is tapped into place with a rubber mallet.

Most impressive was the literally one-day standard (not overnight) delivery!

Replaced defrost timer & thermostat.

Ordered a new defroster timer and replace old one. It works just fine. A $35 repair vs a $500 new appliance.
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GWE