80543 Frigidaire Freezer - Instructions
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part was wrong size, but looked correct using the 1 inch grid on the picture on the website
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Bruce from WALLING, TN
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
Basket was way too small and would not work even though the picture with the grid on the website looked like it was very close to the correct size.
Don't use the grid to determine whether product is the correct physical size!
Don't use the grid to determine whether product is the correct physical size!
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Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.
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David from ABINGDON, VA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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 cop
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per 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.
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While defrosting freezer tossed the drain plug with ice and water into the sewer system.
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paul from LISLE, IL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Opened mailer and bag and place the drain plug into the drain. fit perfectly. In fact it is better than the one lost since the original needed a screwdriver or tool to remove the plug. This one has a flang or finger turner on it so that it can be removed. Also, does not interfere with items in bottom of freezer.
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needed other storage baskets
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billy from crossville, TN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
open lid put baskets in. it should also be noted that we originally ordered two baskets and do to some ones over sight we only recieved one. We called and to our surprise the other basket was sent out that day.
If the occasion arises we would order from you again.
If the occasion arises we would order from you again.
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Hinge broke
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Mary from OSTRANDER, OH
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
I used a socket set and removed old one and replaced with new one. Easy as 1 2 3. And I'm s 55 yr old female.
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Freezer wasn't cooling - compressor not engaging
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Judy from ROYSE CITY, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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 p
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arts, but not happy that the actual part I needed was not available - had to use other methods.
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The freezer hinge was broke.
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Shirleen from Olivet, MI
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Took the broken one off & replaced it with the new one.
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Fridge quit working.
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Bill from Bay City, MI
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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 i
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nstallation, just in a tight space on my model.
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Broken hinge
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Glen from BON AQUA, TN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Removed the bolts and broken hinge with lid closed. Installed new hinge. Removed the retaining nail from new hinge allowing it to have tension.
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Broke freezer lid hinge.
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Dennis from COLORADO SPGS, CO
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Simple fix, the new hinge fit like a glove simple R&R.
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wanted a third basket for the freezer
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Edward from Philadelphia, PA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
No repair. Just placed the basket in the freezer.
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compressor wouldn't start
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Mike from Kilgore, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I used a pick to remove the lugs from the old starter. Clicked them right in the new one and it went to woking!!!
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freezer would not freeze longer than one day. after ten years without problem
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ronald from deering, NH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
pulled out freezer, went to floor,reached in next to compressor pulled off clip just like on the video.Pulled off old capacitator took off wire leads.Installed new one. Freezer runs great.Loaded it up with beef pork and venison. No problems.
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refer quit cooling and so did freezer
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jerry from petaluma, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I replaced the defrost timer,defrost thermostat,and run cap.as it turned out the compressor went bad. I dont know the model because but the time I got this review I replaced the refer with a knew one . two weeks living out of coolers was so much fun !!!!!!!!
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compressor not running
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wilson from indialantic, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
thanks to all of the people who had the same problems I was able to make a quick fix on my fridge. I pulled the back cover off and found the compressor not kicking on so I replaced the start cap. and im back in bussiness.
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