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Parts That Fix Frigidaire Refrigerator PLRU1778ES0 Fridge too warm

Fridge too warm is a commonly reported symptom for the PLRU1778ES0 Frigidaire Refrigerator, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your PLRU1778ES0 Frigidaire Refrigerator that will fix Fridge too warm. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

Fixes Symptom 21% of time
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30 - 60 mins 

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This is a 120 volt defrost timer manufactured for refrigerators. The defrost timer manages the automatic defrost systemin the unit. It acts like a clock by switching between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater to maintain the set thermostat temperature, preventing the unit from being too warm or cold. The defrost timer may need to be replaced if the fridge will not maintain its temperature or has frost buildup. Depending on the model, it could be located on the rear panel or ceiling of the fresh food compartment. Be sure to disconnect power to the refrigerator before replacing this part.

$ 45.53
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PartSelect Number PS12585793
Manufacturer Part Number 5304518034

Replacing your Frigidaire Freezer DEFROST TIMER

Replacing your DEFROST TIMER

Customer Repair Stories

freezer was stuck in defrost mode - - stayed at 30 degrees

slid freezer away from wall - - bottom left hand corner was the frost timer - - removed two philip head screws - - unpluged timer and installed new timer - - turned timer past first click to a little past second click (freeze cycle) - - slid freezer back FINISHED - - YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST WITH YOUR WEB PAGE AND HELP!!!!! Next day freezer was at 0
  • don from stony point, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Temp alarm sounding and food on top shelves partially thawed

After silencing the alarm, it seemed to be running as normal without any unusual noises, but food was starting to thaw from the top shelf on down and condensation was dripping from the roof. We were able to place most of the food in 2 large ice chests and then the rest in the freezer compartments of 2 fridges we have in the house. I then turned down the temp dial to the coldest setting and let it run for an hour or so; no change.

After researching on the internet, it sounded like our symptoms could be pointing to a defrost timer issue. I pulled the freezer away from the wall, located the timer and used a large screwdriver to slowly advance it. While doing this, at one point I could hear the compressor kick in. I pushed the quick freeze button and let it run for a while. When I checked it in a few hours, the alarm light had gone out and water that I had placed inside was frozen. We took a chance and put the food we placed in the ice chests back in the freezer. Everything was fine several hours later.

I ordered a new defrost timer, it arrived in a couple of days, and replaced the old one with it in a matter of minutes by disconnecting the wire harness from the old timer, removing the 2 screws holding it onto the bracket, screwing the new timer to the bracket, reconnecting the wires harness, and done. It's been a week or so and no problems.
  • Wayne from Forest Hill, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 16% of time
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A Bit Difficult 

30 - 60 mins 

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This temperature control thermostat is for refrigerators. Temperature control thermostat regulates the temperature in the refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator and safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off before installing this part.

$ 241.90
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PartSelect Number PS8760416
Manufacturer Part Number 5304492453

Customer Repair Stories

refrigerator would cool down when controler was turned off then on but would not maintain temperature resulting in unit getting too warm and jeapordizing food.

Unplugged unit from power source. Emptied the vegetable crisper and the removed crisper including the permanently fixed mounts on either lower wall of the unit which are retained with screws. Removed temperature control knob. Then removed interior back panel that covers cooling panel and controller. Carefully work panel loose as it is very thin and bendable metal. Note gaskets at each end of the panel and save for re-install. After working panel loose carefully find controller and pinch the mounting bracket of the controller which allows it to release from the panel. Now you may set panel out of the way and continue disassembling the controller. It has a thermal wire that is mounted to the back of the fridge wall with a screw clam. Note position and shape then remove. Remove ground and power connections noting position of each. Take new controller and attach ground and power connection. Bend thermal wire using thumb as a shaper to exacting shape of the old one and position in clamp and secure with screw. Note old controller had a Styrofoam cover and return this cover after attaching new controller to the cover panel. After this, reposition the cover panel and retain with screws but don't tighten screws all the way as you need to be able to shift panel while replacing gaskets at the ends. Place the end gaskets where they originally were and work both in until they seat. Tighten screws on the panel. Replace crisper and plug in. Good luck it fixed mine and the unit works great.
  • Paul from Springfield, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 16% of time

This is a temperature sensing mechanism. It can sense the rise in evaporator temperature during a defrost cycle and cycles the defrost heater off after all frost is melted from the coils.

$ 61.18
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PartSelect Number PS1525674
Manufacturer Part Number 216731001
Fixes Symptom 13% of time
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13 Reviews

Rated by 6 customers 

  

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30 - 60 mins 

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This is a replacement condenser fan motor kit for your refrigerator. This six-piece kit contains foam tape, 2 screws, the fan blade, the new motor mounting bracket, and the condenser fan motor. The condenser fan motor is found in the back of the refrigerator, and it moves air across the compressor and the condenser to keep them cool. If the motor has failed, the condenser and the compressor will run hot, and this can cause the refrigerator not to cool. This is an OEM part from the manufacturer.

$ 132.58
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PartSelect Number PS11766772
Manufacturer Part Number 5303918774

Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Kit

Replacing your Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Kit

Customer Repair Stories

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.
  • Amber from SHERMANS DALE, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
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Replaced the heater-core motor

It was fairly easy. Only had to remove the back cardboard. Remove 3 screws and the power plug.
Replacing the screws took a little time the motor mount didn't seem to be tapped exactly for the screws supplied and it was in a tight area. Its working great now.
  • John from Roanoke, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Fixes Symptom 8% of time
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5 Reviews

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30 - 60 mins 

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This evaporator fan blade is a genuine OEM part that is sourced directly from the manufacturer. The evaporator fan blade circulates air through the refrigerator to control the amount of cold air goes that goes to internal compartments of the unit. It may need to be replaced if the fridge is noisy or not cold enough. This part is made of plastic and is sold individually. It will be necessary to disconnect power to the refrigerator and empty the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. The tools needed to complete this repair are a 1/4 inch nut driver and a pair of needle nose pliers.

$ 47.83
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PartSelect Number PS473177
Manufacturer Part Number 5308000010

Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Blade

Replacing your Evaporator Fan Blade

Customer Repair Stories

loud noise fan blade broke,off balance

take 1/4 hex screws out clean out dust ,remove old fan blade replace with new install bolts .
  • EDWIN from ELWOOD, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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I had a broken fan blade due to ice build up from a leaking ice maker.

1. I took out one screw on the ice maker and loosened the other two screws and unplugged and removed the ice maker.
2. Next I took out 2 screws from the bottom of the auger drive box and unplugged the wiring harness and removed the box. The wiring harness was a little tricky. The lock on the plug pushes in to unlock even though it looks like it pulls out,.
3.next you must remove 2 screws from the left side bracket that holds the auger box and remove the bracket.
4.Now take out 8 screws that hold the back panel in place and remove the back panel.
5. now your looking at the evaporator fan blade and motor. The simple way to replace the fan blade is to unplug the motor and remove it from the freezer. It just sits in with nothing holding it. The fan requires a little pressure but should pull right off. Install new fan blade and put everything back in the same order it was removed.
  • gary from ARANSAS PASS, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Fixes Symptom 6% of time
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7 Reviews

Rated by 6 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This evaporator fan motor is 115V. If you notice that your freezer is noisy or is too warm, you may need to replace the evaporator fan motor. This package comes with the evaporator fan motor itself, as well as a wire harness. The evaporator fan motor is in the back of the freezer, so you will need to remove your freezer shelves and the back panel before you can access it. The function of the evaporator fan motor is to circulate air over the coils. The coils convert the heat into cool air, which is then circulated. Be sure to remove the power source from the freezer before you begin this repair.

$ 93.37
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PartSelect Number PS3502361
Manufacturer Part Number 297309000

Replacing your Frigidaire Freezer FAN MOTOR EVAP 115V

Replacing your FAN MOTOR EVAP 115V

Customer Repair Stories

Evap fan motor intermitant

Removed evap cover from Commercial Refrigerator. Removed mounting screws from Evap motor mount. Replaced evap fan motor. Repositioned. Reinstalled evap cover. Tested . This motor was hard to find locally. Glad I called.
  • Mike from Los Banos, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Freezer thawing at about 20 degrees

Turned freezer off at themostat and unplugged freezer. Removed 2 screws at front 2 at the back and 2 at the top. Lowered top cover and removed evaporator fan bracket (2 more screws) removed themostat capulary tube( 1 screw and bracket) then unplug fan motor. Removed motor from bracket (2 screws). Put on new fan motor then removed fan blade from old motor and put on the new motor. Remounted fan motor bracket and thermostat capulary tube. Remounted top cover, plugged freezer in the set the thermostat to 4 and freezer is working fine and doing its job. I orderedmotor on a Sunday and it was shipped on Monday and I received said part at 7:pm on Wednesday.
  • Nathan M. from Bunnell, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 5% of time
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A Bit Difficult 

15 - 30 mins 

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This part is a replacement door gasket for your refrigerator/freezer. The gasket is made of rubber and is black in color. The gasket runs along the perimeter of the refrigerator door and is used to keep a seal, so the refrigerator remains cold. If you notice that your refrigerator will not maintain a steady temperature or if it is noisy, it could mean that the gasket is torn or damaged. This product is sold individually and is an OEM part from the manufacturer.

$ 142.25
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PartSelect Number PS11770650
Manufacturer Part Number 5304507206
Fixes Symptom 4% of time
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The evaporator is always located on the inside of the refrigerator, usually inside the freezer compartment. It also resembles a radiator.

$ 120.17
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PartSelect Number PS12705209
Manufacturer Part Number 297414901
Fixes Symptom 4% of time
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15 Reviews

Rated by 9 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This part blows air over the condenser.

$ 19.97
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PartSelect Number PS2361234
Manufacturer Part Number 240524102

Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Fan Blade

Replacing your Fan Blade

Customer Repair Stories

Brand new refrigerator, but evaporator fan blade broken, causing considerable vibration and noise.

Really, really, really easy:
1.Unplug refrigerator (electrical safety).
2.Remove cardboard cover at bottom of refrigerator (two short self-tapping bolts) with a wrench.
3.Pull old fan blade off fan motor shaft (just held on by a compression fitting--no tools needed).
4.Push new fan blade on shaft.
5. Replace cardboard cover.
6. Plug in refrigerator, write nasty letter to Frigidaire.
  • John from Morgantown, WV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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Broke a blade off of the fan

When cleaning the coils on your refrigerator always remember rule number 1, unplug it first. I was cleaning the coils and hit the fan blade while it was moving with a brush, thus breaking off one of the fan blades. I ordered a new fan and installed it in about 15 minutes. Very easy repair.
  • Milton from Camp Hill, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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Fixes Symptom 3% of time

Rated by 1 customer 

  

A Bit Difficult 

1- 2 hours 

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A filter-drier in a refrigerator has two essential functions. The first is to absorb system contaminants, such as water, which can create acids. The second is to provide physical filtration. This means trapping moisture, small metal chips, and dirt found in the refrigerant gas. If your refrigerator motor is constantly running, but the refrigerator is not getting cold, the issue could be due to a damaged or faulty filter-drier. Faulty filter-driers are sometimes the cause for abnormal freezer compartment temperatures and partially frosted evaporators. This filter-drier is approximately 11 inches long. Remember to disconnect the power from your refrigerator before beginning this repair.

$ 12.10
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PartSelect Number PS464532
Manufacturer Part Number 5303305677
Fixes Symptom 3% of time
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Rated by 6 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This part helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer.

$ 58.93
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PartSelect Number PS817298
Manufacturer Part Number 218909912

Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Run Capacitor

Replacing your Run Capacitor

Customer Repair Stories

Freeze would not re-start after temp rose above 23 degrees.

Unplugged the freezer. Located the Run Capacitor (next to the compressor). Removed the wire holding bracket, removed the Run Capacitor from the Start Relay. Installed the NEW Capacitor, re-installed the holding bracket. Plugged the unit in, looking at the display for the proper start-up sequence data. All is good - freezer operating for another 10+ yrs. NOTE: When removing the Run Capacitor, beware the COMPRESSOR could be HOT to the touch.
  • Andy from GOOSE CREEK, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Freezer wouln't start

First I removed the clamp, pulled out the part, and diconnected the two wires on the side and a small screw. Reconnected the new part with the small screw, connected the wires and plugged the part back to the side of the motor. Whaa La, Done.
  • Ivette from Grand Island, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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