795721 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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Ice was building up in the bottom floor of the freezer
42 of 53 people
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Ronald S. from SANTA CLARITA, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
This refrigerator/freezer problem had been escalating for almost a year, requiring me to frequently knock the ice buildup free with a rubber mallet. I finally decided to try to identify the problem by removing the freezer door and all of the shelves and shelf tracks (easily removed with only a phillips screwdriver). Then I removed the bac
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k plastic panel to expose the cooling coils, which were partially encased in ice. I deduced that the evaporator fan motor was failing, which blows air over the freezer cooling coils and forces the cool air up into the upper refrigerator section (which was not staying cold). I then found and ordered the fan motor from part select. Their search function and exploded drawing schematics made it easy to identify the part and part number. It seems the original part number had been superceded with a new number, which I ordered. Once it arrived after about a week, I transferred the fan blades from the old motor to the new fan motor, and after completely drying out the freezer compartment, I reinstalled all of the parts and plugged in the unit and waited. By the next day, the refrigerator was operating at peak efficiency, and the ice buildup in the freezer has not returned. I was very close to scrapping the entire refrigerator as junk, but with a little diagnostic effort and about $110 for the new motor, I have a fully functioning refrigerator again. Thanks to Part Select for a great experience.
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Remove and replace light switch
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Debbie from Waltham, MA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Video makes it look easy. Kenmore refrigerator does not have "groove" along the right hand side of switch that allows for pushing down on release. Used a thin screwdriver to get under to push while holding switch edge with pliers. Kept slipping. Tape sides to avoid scratching inside of refrigerator.
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old bushing worn and broken
23 of 43 people
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Jerry from CORSICANA, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
removed the upper freezer door to access screws to remove lower door.
laid bottom door on its side, removed bad bushing, put new bushing in, put bottom door back on refridge, put upper door back on fridge. Door worked easy as when new. good closure of door and story..Happy customer, and wife even happier.....thank you....
laid bottom door on its side, removed bad bushing, put new bushing in, put bottom door back on refridge, put upper door back on fridge. Door worked easy as when new. good closure of door and story..Happy customer, and wife even happier.....thank you....
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Zero help
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Janet from LEXINGTON, MA
- Very Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
No one returned emails and no one will answer the phone. Would not buy again from PartSelect. Couldnt do the simple repair without the correct part. Check return policy and shipping. Shipping rate is HIGH. No guarantee they will accept return.
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Water feed line running from water valve to filter housing was leaking
13 of 21 people
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Tom from EASTON, PA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Shut off water supply. Disconnect main supply line. Remove rear lower panel on back of refrigerator. Remove all tubing clamps on back. Disconnect leaking tubing from water supply valve. Remove water filter and unscrew/remove water filter housing. Replace tubing - connect to water filter housing then to water supply valve. Reconnect filter
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housing and filter. Reinstall lower panel, then main water supply line, then all tubing clamps. Turn water back on and check for leaks after discarding several glasses of water to fill filter. Job complete!
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Spring on door closer broke
11 of 17 people
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Charles R from FAIRFAX, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Found the broken spring; matched it with parts diagram. Googled for sources via part number. Selected this site because it had best deal - price, availability, shipping. Part arrived as predicted; installed it in 2 minutes. Job done. Door now works.
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Replaced Old Molded Gasket with new one
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Megan from Elk Grove, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
For the right side of the refrigerator door, just pulled off the old gasket and replaced it with the new one. Old gasket came off easily. Just had to pull it off. No screws on the right side. Just pushed the new one in place in the groove on the door.
For the left side, needed a Phillip’s screwdriver to remove the flap first. H ... Read more elps to have a second person hold the door from moving. Once flap was off, pulled the old gasket off and installed the new one just like the right side. Then screwed the flap back on once the gasket was in the groove properly.
Initially after install, it seemed like the magnet on the door was not strong enough but after a couple of days, the magnet seems a lot stronger, sealing the air out. Very happy I replaced it. It was a lot simpler to replace than I thought it would be.
For the left side, needed a Phillip’s screwdriver to remove the flap first. H ... Read more elps to have a second person hold the door from moving. Once flap was off, pulled the old gasket off and installed the new one just like the right side. Then screwed the flap back on once the gasket was in the groove properly.
Initially after install, it seemed like the magnet on the door was not strong enough but after a couple of days, the magnet seems a lot stronger, sealing the air out. Very happy I replaced it. It was a lot simpler to replace than I thought it would be.
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needed to replace broken ice maker
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John from WEST ROCKPORT, ME
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Take out 2 screws and unplug unit before removing. Plug-in new unit and screw in 2 screws. That's it.
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Icemaker quit releasing ice from tray and water was pouring and freezing in ice storage bin
13 of 24 people
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Amber from PEORIA, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
This couldn't have been easier. Two tiny screws in the front needed unscrewed, and then two plastic clips in the middle just had to be popped lose. Finally, you unplugged the power cord. Then, you just needed to reverse the process by plugging the new ice maker in, popping the clips in place, and screwing the two holes back in and turning
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the whole thing on. Voila! Perfect ice cubes again. And for only a little over $100.
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Fridge waterline for ice maker / door water
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Todd from MARS HILL, NC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
The heavy work is moving the fridge, then take off the lower plans. Use a bowel or cup for screws and the water line connector spacers so you don't loos them.
undo connections holding water line, including the bottom brakes for the solenoid. Reuse the spring around the lower waterline to prevent external wear on the line.
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NOTE: you must compress (not pull) the connect to then pull the waterline out of the connectors.
NOTE: You must also remove the water filter and housing inside the fridge but this is easy.
MOTE: Test the line for leaks by turning on the water and then using the door water. The filter will need to refill so it may take a minute before water comes up. This line only have pressure when the door water is used or the ice maker needs to make ice.
After replacing the line, test the line for leaks by using the door water so the solenoid fills the lines
undo connections holding water line, including the bottom brakes for the solenoid. Reuse the spring around the lower waterline to prevent external wear on the line.
... Read more r />NOTE: remove the waterline connector spacers and save!
NOTE: you must compress (not pull) the connect to then pull the waterline out of the connectors.
NOTE: You must also remove the water filter and housing inside the fridge but this is easy.
MOTE: Test the line for leaks by turning on the water and then using the door water. The filter will need to refill so it may take a minute before water comes up. This line only have pressure when the door water is used or the ice maker needs to make ice.
After replacing the line, test the line for leaks by using the door water so the solenoid fills the lines
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old one broke
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Ron from MAXWELL, IN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Sent for replacement,got it took old one off put new one on that was it. Thank you
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Icemaker flooded the storage container box for cubes. Then froze solid.
12 of 26 people
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Irvin from Anaheim, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Ordered the Part after looking at the choices shown, once I inspected the unit. I then knew by looks what would fit. THEN (important) went on Utube asking for video instructions. They had it on the computer and it was just too easy. What took the longest was the removable of the frozen food items and the drawers in the Bottom Freezer sect
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ion.
Perfect product, perfect instructions, perfect job and worked perfectly!
Fridge only 18 months old too!
Handyman wanted $457.00 to do the job! HA.
Perfect product, perfect instructions, perfect job and worked perfectly!
Fridge only 18 months old too!
Handyman wanted $457.00 to do the job! HA.
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bottom door dropped slightly and bottom hinge area rubbing on steel door support
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Louis from PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
removed 3 fasteners for top door and placed freezer door aside, then removed 3 more fasteners on bottom refrigerator door and place that aside. replaced bushing on lower door bracket and reversed the above procedure to reinstall doors.
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Moldy and torn gaskets
5 of 6 people
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Konnie from SALEM, OR
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Once I U tubed the the removal and replacement of the gaskets it was super easy. The right gasket change was easy without tools. The left gasket required me to remove the mullion first, which is why I used Utube.
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Ice maker quit working
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Richard from MINNEAPOLIS, MN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Plug in the replacement ice maker to the socket in the frig, fit the back of the new ice maker into the slot to the rear, attach with 2 screws saved from removing old ice maker. Simple.
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