AS20C Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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Erratic refrigerator temperature. Generally too cold - frozen produce.
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Dave from BRIDGEWATER, MA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The repair video was a great help in this specific repair and matched my refrigerator model exactly. The only issue was an apparent design change in the thermostat that I received. The location of the electrical leads has changed. It might be worth mentioning this in the video. Polarity is not an issue in this case, but if it was, it wou
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ld be worth noting in the video. So far the refrigerator has been operating normally.
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Not cooling properly and had to tap the thermostat to get it to kick on.
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dee from FERNANDINA, FL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
My fridge was not cooling properly as I would have to tap the thermostat at times to get it to kick on again. Ordered the temperature control thermostat from this site t and watched video on how to install. Not hard at all and did it in under an hour. Fridge is working like new..
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3 inches of frost in Fridge, 72 degrees in Fridgerator
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Gerald from Orangeburg, SC
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First defrosted it to makes sure all Air flow was opened. Tested the Defroster heater with omh meter, it was OK. Found the location of the defrost timer on the online diagrams. Used nut driver to remove cover.
Replaced timer. The hardest part was decieding how to wire it up, tis was a universal kit and depending on how it was wired ... Read more as to how often the defrost ran. The firt choice was every 8 hours. Since this was going to be opened often, I picked that one.
Plugged it with in 24 hrs freezer wall mesured -5 and the fridge was at 30, so had to warm it up a bit.
Now all complaints gone, Ice making has been doing better also.
Replaced timer. The hardest part was decieding how to wire it up, tis was a universal kit and depending on how it was wired ... Read more as to how often the defrost ran. The firt choice was every 8 hours. Since this was going to be opened often, I picked that one.
Plugged it with in 24 hrs freezer wall mesured -5 and the fridge was at 30, so had to warm it up a bit.
Now all complaints gone, Ice making has been doing better also.
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Fridge wouldn't turn on unless I hit the thermostat.
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Vince from CERRO GORDO, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed old thermostat and replaced with new one. The video link in the shipping email was great - really detailed even though it was a simple fix.
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Lost shelf support bracket
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DAVID from LAFAYETTE, LA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Ordered shelf support stud kit. Product was promptly delivered, and contained the parts as shown on website. Took longer to open the package than to replace the missing shelf support bracket. No problems. Would order from them again.
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Bearings were going out
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Doug from North Logan, UT
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
The refrigerator would make loud sounds humming sounds periodically. The bearings were going out on the evaporator motor. Emptied the freezer side of fridge. Unplugged unit. Took shroud off (6 screws). Removed the three wire clips. Pulled fan off shaft. Carefully pushed plastic strap to remove motor. Replaced with new motor. Carefully a
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ttached strap to hold motor. This seems very fragile so be very carefull to attach properly and not break. Reverse the rest and done in less than 15 minutes. 30 minutes cleaning the fridge.
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Loud thud when door opened.
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Floyd from Rushville, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Remove all items from the door shelves. Removed the top hinge cover and removed hinge mounting screws. Lifted door off bottom hinge and laid it on its side. I then replaced bottom hinge cam by removing (1) cap screw. Very simple job.
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had to push door closed
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peter from portsmouth, RI
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
lifted door 1/2 inch and put blocks of wood under the door and replaced the lower hindge cam.
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Refrigerator light would not turn on.
5 of 8 people
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Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom.
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The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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Frig wasn't reliable,kept going off and staying off until I discovered "hitting the knob" trick.
4 of 5 people
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Bob from Norman, OK
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I followed the procedures that others described that had the same problem,very handy
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shelf support stud broke in half
4 of 5 people
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Cindy from Fort Worth, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers
Removing old stud was difficult. It will not stap or pull out. Had to cut it off with a Dremel tool, then drill into the center of the old stud and pull out the pieces with needle nose pliers. Be careful, there are 2 metal pins on the side of the hole in the wall of the frid that need to stay there. These are in addition to the 2 met
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al pins on the shelf support stud. New stud popped right in easily.
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Lights not working some times
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Harry from COLUMBIA STA, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed old switch and installed new - but did not solve problem
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Compressor making excessive noise
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chester from Tampa, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
One front roller was flat on one side. Decided to replace all rollers at same time. Placed shims under unit and removed mounting screws for one front and one rear roller. With new rollers in place, I was able to level the refrigerator side to side, but unable to do so, front to back. Left the new front roller in place and reinstalled
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the old rear roller. Have decided to replace refrigeratorin the near future. This is one of my few repair failures!
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badly worn cam
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harry from KINGSPORT, TN
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Exactly as the demo instructed. It was very detail friendly and was very easy to follow.
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Part went bad the freezer was freezing up and refrigerator not getting cold
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Jessica from WILLIAMSBURG, VA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I pulled off the panel covering the part in the freezer cut and stripped the wires. Used crimper and connectors put the new part on put the wires band panel back on and plugged the refrigerator back in. Everything works just fine now.
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