WRT21MP5AW7 Westinghouse Refrigerator - Instructions
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Fan motor no longer functioning and needed to be replaced
The most difficult part was the removal of the existing fan and shroud. There is very little room to work between the condenser and the coils where the fan is located. The old shroud had to be removed as it was not compatible with the mounting for the new fan motor and blade. Make sure to unplug the refrigerator and give the coils some time to cool down. The first step was to remove the old fan blade... it simply pulls off. Next you need to remove the two bolts holding the fan shroud to the floor of the refrigerator. Then you need to remove the old fan motor from the shroud... unplug the wire connection and remove two small bolts that hold it on. I was lucky to have a VERY small ratchet to get into these tight spaces. Now is the really hard part, removing the metal fan shroud takes a lot of twisting and turning to get it out. The coils have a little play in them, but you must be very careful of the tubing and connections. Also, the coils are very sharp. Once this is out, IF you can get it out....I had my doubts along the way, you can start to put the new parts in... beginning with the new fan shroud which fortunately is made of plastic and has some give which makes it easier to get in. Then you can mount the new motor to the shroud with the three new screws. Plug in the wire connection, add the foam tape to the shroud and mount the shroud to the floor of the frig with the original two bolts. Lastly, attach the fan blade. This replacement kit is well constructed, fits perfectly and contained all the necessary parts (fan motor with wiring connection, mounting screws, wire connection adapter, fan shroud, foam tape and fan blade), but no detailed instructions come with it. I was lucky to get the old fan shroud out without doing any damage to the surrounding parts, but this part was very difficult for a do it yourself person. I would be interested to know if a professional has some other tips for this part of the replacement process.
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Amber from SHERMANS DALE, PA
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
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Food compartment not cooling, freezer working well.
Fantastic!
Sent in a brief description of problem and model number. Reply and description of other customers experiences guided us to the exact problem.
We ordered the part on Friday and it was here on Tuesday.
I prepared the freezer compartment for the removal of the old motor and on Sunday husband installed new Evaporator Fan Motor.
It works and is cooling like it did when it was new.
This has been a great experience as all repairmen wanted at least 60.00 to just come out and determine what the problem was. I can only imagine what the final bill would have been.
This was easy and inexpensive.
Thanks for all the help.
Sent in a brief description of problem and model number. Reply and description of other customers experiences guided us to the exact problem.
We ordered the part on Friday and it was here on Tuesday.
I prepared the freezer compartment for the removal of the old motor and on Sunday husband installed new Evaporator Fan Motor.
It works and is cooling like it did when it was new.
This has been a great experience as all repairmen wanted at least 60.00 to just come out and determine what the problem was. I can only imagine what the final bill would have been.
This was easy and inexpensive.
Thanks for all the help.
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Mary from Kenmore, WA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Leaking Door Gasket
Open door remove old gasket, remove new one out of packaging install new gasket
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Ulrich from Ontario, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Broken Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar
We took off the broken bar and put on the new one. It clips on. Took about 10 seconds and could have been done by a 5 year old.
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Ward from Stockton, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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the rail broke on the meat drawer holder
I removed the shelf that hold's the rail's then one (1) screw that hold's the rail in place then I replaced the shelf. Simple & Easy!!
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Geronimo from McAllen, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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refrigerator door would not fully close
Took old gasket off and put new gasket into place. Part came in the mail in 2 days. Hardest part was finding the model number of the refrigerator.
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Elizabeth from Chicago, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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My refrigerator handle broke
I watched the video online. It was so easy! All I needed was a screwdriver. It looks great.
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Rose from Catonsville, MD
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Leaky Seal
Just snaps in. Pull the old one out push the new one in. It has a groove it fits into no fasteners to undo, Just pull the old one out with steady pressure.
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Travis from Tecumseh, OK
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Broken bar and seal
Snapped in the bars and with the seal once on the track went right on
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Mark from Sandwich, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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The Gasket was not holding tight and I replaced with a new one.
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Kebreab from NASHVILLE, TN
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Broken meat drawer support
Took out the broken piece, replaced it with the new support using only a screwdriver, and VOILA, it was finished. Thanks!
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Sue from Ocala, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Broken drawer support and drawer'
Drawer support held in by one screw drawer slide in no problem
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Cameron from Bronx, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Retainer bar broke
Removed bars from doors snapped in new replacements
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Kathy from Weyers Cave, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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broken rack on freezer door
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Louis from St Augustine, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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broken fan with vacumme cleaner
I remembered to unplug first. took the little cover off on the bottom, unscrewed the 3 screws. then just held the base that the fan is on and pulled rite off, pushed the other one rite on. it took me five min, i want to say thanks to parts select, had the part, fast shipping, great job, thank you.
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TIM from Lockport, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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