All Installation Instructions for Westinghouse Refrigerator WRT18A0AW6

the freezer would stick in defrost and not come out

Removed the vent cover at the bottom. Removed the screws. disconected the harnes and put the new timer in. This was a very easy fix. Thank You!

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

carol from woodland, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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not cooling

removed control unit at top of fridge,that houses light ect.
4 screws,replaced plug in repair part
the $25 dollar part from partselect.com saved me the 270.00 estimated repair charge Quoted by sears

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Retainer Bar

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Walter from Newcomb, MD
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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first fresh food too hot, then freezer too hot

Based on the website I decided it was most probably the defrost timer, and that was correct. I ordered it, watched the video, and two days later the part was at my door. Took the nut driver, removed 4 screws, then removed the old defrost timer, installed the new one, re-installed the whole plastic assembly with the four screws, and done!!! Couldn't have been easier.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Rita from Lake Luzerne, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Frost in freezer, fridge not cold

From most posts I've read, the defrost timer was the culprit so I blindly ordered one. Easy install but did not fix the problem so I broke out the ohm meter. The only other 2 items it could be all tested good with my meter so I bypassed the defrost thermostat (per forum help...actually quite easy)and it defrosted fine, which told me I needed a new defrost thermostat. Installed fairly easy and problem gone.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Bob from Pinole, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Fridge quit working.

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.

Parts Used:

Run Capacitor

Bill from Bay City, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Defrost timer was not working

Found the part on this site ordered and received part in 3 days. Took approx. 10 min to replace. Thanks for the quick service.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Harold from Grants, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.

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.

Parts Used:

Run Capacitor

David from ABINGDON, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator did not cycle

Installation was fairly straight forward. The major complaint is that the problem returned 2 weeks later. I don’t know if I care to re-invest in another switch.
Now what?

Parts Used:

Cold Control Thermostat

JACOB from YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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The Refrigerator was not cooling properly. At 40-45 degrees milk spoiled

My upper and bottom air diffuser was missing.
Purchased both air diffuser and placed it.

Parts Used:

Bottom Air Diffuser

Marcos from E STROUDSBURG, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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The door gasket was not working at all

I watched and followed the instructions on YouTube ?? very easy

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Gasket

Bobbie from ARLETA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Freezer wasn't cooling - compressor not engaging

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.

Parts Used:

Run Capacitor

Judy from ROYSE CITY, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Old gasket was torn and falling out

I removed the old gasket and cleaned the area. Then I started at the bottom and pressed the new gasket into the door. You must use firm pressure and go all around. It does get tricky hear the end as it seems like there is excess, but it will fit. Just keep using firm pressure.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Gasket