8ET17 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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The endcap broke, door handle fell off
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Brad from North Mankato, MN
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Found the model number of my refrigerator, sat down at my computer, went to PartSelect.com, easily found what I needed and ordered it. A couple of days later the part was at my door. With a srewdriver in hand and In less than 5 minutes the repair was complete and good as new. Total cost of repair$15.44. Of coarse I had to charge the wife
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a service call LOL
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There was no light on in refrig area
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Lori from Chuluota, FL
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Just replaced the switch, but unfortunately that was not the problem; nor was it the bulb....so I am back to square one.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
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Broken shelf support
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Arthur from West Chicago, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
snapped in. The best part was the ease that i identified the part due to your website.
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Bracket on lower door handle broken.
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Lesli from Denton, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Purchased replacement set of brackets.
Unscrewed broken and other brackets.
Replaced brackets and handles.
Done.
Unscrewed broken and other brackets.
Replaced brackets and handles.
Done.
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water collecting under the vegatable drawers
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Gary from BILLERICA, MA
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- 30 - 60 mins
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I replaced the bi-metal thermostat. Very easy fix. It took a couple of days and the water stopped collecting at the bottom.I am very pleased with the web site.
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Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer, water dripping into the refrigerator
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Craig from Rockledge, FL
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- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver
After unplugging the refrigerator, I used a hairdryer to melt the ice sufficiently to be able to remove the freezer rear panel with a nutdriver. I also removed the ice-maker for easier access to the components behind the panel, using a nutdriver. Once the panel was removed I melted more ice at the bottom of the evaporator housing. Afte
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r partially melting the ice in the drain tube, I poured hot water down the drain tube until it cleared, signaled by the sound of the water dripping into the drain pan. I next removed the clip-on Bimetal thermostat from the copper line going into the evaporator and snipped the two wires to remove it. I installed the replacement thermostat with crimp-style connectors and pull-tested them. I also replaced the timer board that is located below the freezer, below the top shelf, using a nutdriver. I replaced the circuit board as a precaution that the thermostat may not have caused the problem. I didn't change the heater inside the freezer as it checked out to have the same resistance as a new one. I tested the removed thermostat using a glass of ice water but it remained in the open condition, using an ohmmeter. (I later checked that thermostat after the freezer was running and it did close, and returned it to the open position by heating it under the hot water faucet. I suspect that it didn't work properly, or the timer control board was faulty). After re-installing the back panel and ice-maker and plugging the refrigerator into the power receptacle, it worked very well, and has done so since the repair.
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The after market 4 yr old motor was making a wierd noise.
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Marcus from St Petersburg, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed back panel and removed the motor put new quick disconnect on and tapped the mounting holes. Removed and cleaned fan blade from old motor and put on the new motor. Mounted motor plugged it in and replaced panel.
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Motor Bearings Locking Up
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Joseph from North Palm Beach, FL
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed the back panel on the refrigerator--unplugged the condenser fan motor--removed the motor--placed a small fan to cool the condenser--called parts select--ordered the motor--the motor arrived less than 24 hours after I ordered it--replaced the motor and rear panel on the refrigerator--probably saved more than $200. 00--Very happy wi
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th parts select service--plus I had a misunderstanding with my credit card and john at parts select was very helpful --not their fault--excellent company
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broken end cap
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Stefanie from Sycamore, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simple....snapped it right on...the important thing is that we ordered it for a reasonable price, and it arrived quickly...within 3 days. thanks!!!
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light not working in fridge
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Michael from East Meadow, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
It was so easy!
Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.
I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!
Easy!
And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.
I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!
Easy!
And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
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Replaced the refrigerator door handle
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Ted from West Palm Beach, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
1 Measured new door handle against the existing handle brackets. The handle was longer than the space between the brackets.
2 Cut the handle to length to fit in between the brackets (cut off about 1-1/2").
3 Loosened the top handle bracket. Inserted the handle in the handle brackets.
4 Tightened the top br ... Read more acket screws down, thereby sandwiching the handle between the top and bottom bracket. Repair Completed.
2 Cut the handle to length to fit in between the brackets (cut off about 1-1/2").
3 Loosened the top handle bracket. Inserted the handle in the handle brackets.
4 Tightened the top br ... Read more acket screws down, thereby sandwiching the handle between the top and bottom bracket. Repair Completed.
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All three lights are not working...lights are off but refrigerator still cooling. Also, the control box not lit up to show the temparture for freezer and refrigerator
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Antonio from San Antonio, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Used a screw driver to pull old switch. Pulled one wire at a time, only two wires. After wires instlled to new switch push new one back in place where the old one was.
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Refrigerator had shut down
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Ronald from Martinsville, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Went on line ,ordered part on Friday afternoon ,Fedex was at my house Saturday Morning,,THIS SERVICE IS GREAT ,,THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING SO FAST
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The Switch Broke...Absolutely Fell Apart.
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Duncan from Metairie, LA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I simply removed the old switch using 2 small screwdrivers and the old switch case popped out. I then upluged the wires from the old switch and reversed the process. Didn't take longer than 5 minutes begining to end! Thank you for the great service! Duncan quaid
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Fridge would not defrost creating ice buildup and fridge would then get warm
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Susan from Madrid, NY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
My brother came up and installed the part.
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