ARS260 Amana Refrigerator - Instructions
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No cooling, compressor not running and was very hot
8 of 9 people
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Miriam from Canyon Country, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Plied off the relay switch with a screw driver. I could not pull it off by hand. Disconnected the wires to it and replaced with new part. Had problem getting the part back on and lining up the pins with the connector. I had to line up one pin and start at an angle and roll the part onto the contact pins.
I was impressed with the one ... Read more day delivery without paying because it was shipped from a warehouse in California where the repair was made.
I was impressed with the one ... Read more day delivery without paying because it was shipped from a warehouse in California where the repair was made.
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didn't eject icecubes
9 of 12 people
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Ronald from Marion, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
R & R Icemaker Assembly. Took out 3 screws and unpluged Icemaker & replaced with new part. very easy and the service from PartSelect was fantastic.
Very Satisfied,
Ron Martin
Very Satisfied,
Ron Martin
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Ice maker leaked water
10 of 15 people
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Robert from Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Overall, replacing the ice maker wasn't too bad but it wasn't nearly as easy for me as it seems to have been for some. In my case, the fridge was an Amana and the ice maker was mounted in such a way that disconnecting the power connector was difficult. The ice maker had to be completely dismounted before any access to the power connector
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was even possible. The short power cables made it very difficult to get the ice maker into a position where I had a good view of the power connector enabling me to see how to release it. The only other challenge was the cup that the water line goes into. The replacement ice maker did not come with the right cup - the instructions said to replace the provided one with the old one. No instructions for this procedure were provided and it looked to me like it might involve significant disassembly, something I wanted to avoid for fear of breaking a plastic part on the new ice maker (something I had already done when disassembling the old ice maker). So instead of replacing the cup, I modified the new one to match the old one. This involved removing a cutout on one side and covering a hole on the other. Installation of the new ice maker went fine and the water leak problem was fixed.
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Fridge side wasn't cooling and the Freezer was icing not letting air from the bottom going to the fridge side.
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Sergio from Brookfield, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
First I unpluged, open the back right side, and I put a sponge to get the water that was melting from the unit, at front took the ice bucket off, pull the three shelvings and the lower drawer off too, unscrew three little nutscrews (1/4) from the middle and two from the bottom, pull the cover sideways and you can see the Thermostat on the
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left side top of the coils, just unplug one and cut the other, for the heater evaporator, there two clips holding it, pull the clips off and replace the unit, put everything back together and believe me will work, after two hours you can see the difference, I call many places for the repair i was gonna get charge $90.00 for the check, another $90.00 per hour plus parts, I just spend less than $70.00 Thank guys.
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Refrigerator wouldn't cool
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Fidel from Forest, MS
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
First I removed the six screws from the cover. I then disconnected the two wires and pulled the small motor out with its base and removed two screws that hold it in place. I then changed the old one for the new one and set it back in its place. I then set the cover back and turned it on. I was happy again.
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Power surge cause compressor to stop functioning
7 of 7 people
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Alvin from ORANGE PARK, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Followed the YouTube video linked to the Compressor Start Device and Capacitor I purchased. The repair was just as easy as the technician in the video said it would be. Removed the back panel, remove the clamp, worked the Compressor Start Device and Capacitor off the electrical prongs and replace it with the new one. After I reassemble
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the refrigerator, it was fully operational. Very easy to do and only required a few tools.
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The filter was clogged.
10 of 16 people
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Debbie from Bluffton, SC
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced filter and the water started to flow like the Nile River and the ice maker came back to life.
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Not freezing or keeping thing cold in fridge
8 of 10 people
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BRUCE from AMMON, ID
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Once I got the right part the repair was quick and easy. All I had to do is get the old part off with a screwdriver and curved needle nose pliers and the old part came right off. The new part went in just as easy. Quick and easy. Less than 15 minutes.
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Compressor would not start
7 of 7 people
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Rich from Monon, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed back access cover with quarter inch nut driver, unplugged wire harness, pulled old relay out & plugged in new one, reconnected wire harness, and reinstalled access cover. Piece of cake. (Shipping was very quick) ***Frig was only 3yr an 1 mounth old.*** Maytag - Dependable Huh?
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Ice Maker was not working
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Robert from Tampa, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Based on other feedback, it sounded like a bad valve. I ordered it from Part Select and received it the next day. I am in NO WAY handy, but it took about 5 min to change using the instructions. Not bad considering I spent $33 on the part and I was quoted $280 by the authorized repair center.
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freezer would not defrost
7 of 7 people
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Catheran from Lafayette, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First I removed shelving from freezer, removed five screws, pulled out vent, replaced the thermostat and heater evaporator., replaced screws and venting, checked the next morning to make sure refrigerator was working., works great, easiest repair I have ever done.
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refrigerator made noise, smelt hot
9 of 13 people
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Terry from Pittsfield, NH
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
While investigating problem (at 11:30PM of course) I saw the overload burst into flames. Problem Identified! Easily found and ordered part. Next day delivery. Exact same part easily plugged in. Total refrigerator down time was less than 40 hrs.
Thanks,
Terry
Thanks,
Terry
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Replaced door cam closer
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Ronald from Cumming, GA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Replaced the part--
Door snaps loudly everytime it's opened or closed.
Correct replacement part and lubed with vaseline,
Door snaps loudly everytime it's opened or closed.
Correct replacement part and lubed with vaseline,
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light not working in fridge
7 of 8 people
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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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water pump for ice maker would not shut off
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Lawrence from Clio, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...) Then I put the new valve in, put the cover back on the refridgerator and was done. total time 15 minutes. My wife says I'm the man.
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