All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 1068688413

compressor not running

Removed the access panel on back of unit located the Run Capacitor on the compressor and removed the bad one and put the new one on and pugged refrigerator back in and it started up and works fine now

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Doug from Lancaster, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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door hinge broke.

Removed door and replaced bushing bracket was ok.

Parts Used:

BRACKET-DOOR STOP,ZINC

Bernard from DONALDSONVLLE, LA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Plugged it in.

Not so good that was not the problem. Fan is not seized and all the lights work and display is not on but lights up as well. No start once plugged back in after 15 minutes of being unplugged. Nothing same no change.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Adam from GLOVERSVILLE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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freezer would not freeze

inst said,"50 pct of the time this calls for new capacitor," so we changed the capacitor. Same prob. It also said,"25 pct of the time it's the bi-metal thermostat" So we ordered it. We removed the plastic rear panel from inside the freezer comp. using small nut driver. Here we found much ICE surrounding the defrost unit, three inches thick. We thawed the whole mess. and the freezer has worked fine ever since. I think my habit of getting ice cubes from the inside container rather than from the ice cube dispenser, had kep t the freezer door open too much, interfering with the normal defrost cycle and allowing ice to build up over time so that it finally defeated the system. My new rule, "get ice cubes only from the front."

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Michael from HELENDALE, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Freezer no longer frost free.

Reviewed Youtube video as a reference. Unplugged refrigerator. Removed old defrost timer. Matched the color of the wiring harness to the diagram that came with the part. Attach new part to wiring harness.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer

anthony from NORCROSS, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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freezer quit working

replaced relay switch
when I finally got started to do the repair it took 15 minutes my biggest delay was no instructions were sent with the part and it took time to get some

Parts Used:

Compressor Relay/Overload Kit

Anthony from CIRCLEVILLE, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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compressor clicks on for about 5 seconds and then shuts off, evaporator fan is running but no cooling in the fridge.

Disconnect power. Remove back panel on the refrigerator. Relay and overload is a modular unit attached to the compressor. Disconnect module from compressor, install new unit. While you're in there clean the condenser coils with a vacuum and clean the fan and condensate pan. Reassemble, and you're chillin. Total time approx. 15 min.

Parts Used:

Compressor Relay and Overload Kit

Scott from Jay, ME
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Freezer occasionally had a temperature alarm.Clicking noise also.

Was told capacitor was problem 90% of the time.Capacior was not the problem.Bad start relay.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Barry from FORD CITY, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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No cold

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Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Jacqueline from LEXINGTON PK, MD
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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freezer and refrigerator compartments not cold enough

Used the suggested problem list here to narrow down that the repair was most likely the run capacitor. Poped the new one in and I now have better control of my compartment ranges. I have a temperature gauge in each compartment. Check them every opening of the doors.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Michael from Colorado Springs, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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My wife broke the shelf support

The new shelf support part fit perfectly. I needed no tools just slid it on the existing bracket. Super easy.

Parts Used:

Shelf Stud

Hamid from Owasso, OK
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light rocker switch broke and refrigerator light couldn't go on.

I just popped out the old switch with a flat head screwdriver. Removed the connections and then installed new switch by reversing steps. Popped in back in and the light went on.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Cathy from HOPATCONG, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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A couple supports broke

I simply slid off the broken supports, and slid the new ones on.

Parts Used:

Shelf Stud

Michael from Cary, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light switch broke

Pried out old part with screwdriver. Unplugged. When new part came, just plugged it in and pushed the part into place.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Carolee from Spokane Valley, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The Light Socket Burned Out.

I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.

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