ATG18 Frigidaire Refrigerator - Instructions
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Thought the evaporator fan was the issue
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Dale from Fort Myers, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Did the obvious. Removed the stick-out cover, then the back of the freezer wall, after taking the bad evaporator fan out. Replaced the old motor with the new one, stuck the fan blades back on, and put the replacement back in place. Checked to see that the new motor and fan, before final hook up, had no issues. That was a success. How
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ever, when I put the parts in place, I had some significant vibrations. By taking things apart and re-doing the install, the vibrations went away. However, the final install, even if quiet, did not work. Apparently the condenser was kaput. No cooling after all the adjustments. We gave up and are replacing the fridge.
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the evaporator fan stopped working
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Stephen from Bloomfield, NJ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the plastic cowl in the rear of the freezer to gain access to the fan, took out two screws that secured the brackets holding the fan. Then I separated the coupling wires which had a sort of locking mechanism that was simple to undue. I took out the brackets along with the fan, separated the brackets and removed the screw for the
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ground wire. Then I simply reversed the process.
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glass in bottom of refrigerator broke
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Pamela from Ashfield, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
ordered the glass and installed it
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Oven light bulb went dark; it needed replacing
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Lise from CEDAR GROVE, NJ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Twisted replacement bulb into place easily. Let there be light!
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my old ice maker leaked at the bottom
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harry from terre haute, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
it was really easy changing the ice maker. the only trouble i had was the wiring. it was very stiff and hard to route. it did not work at first but that was my fault did not have the connector plugged in all the way.since then it works great.
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Original Ice Maker quit working.
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Gary from Azle, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Loosened the 2 screws a little so that it would slide up and off then unplugged the wire harness.
Installed the new one in reverse order and works like a champ.
Installed the new one in reverse order and works like a champ.
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fan motor worn out
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Richard from Norman, OK
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed the old and installed the new. Electrical plug/socket made connection easy. Biggest problem is working space in freezer side of a side by side with the fan in the back. If I can do it anyone can.
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Coils freezing up and refrigerator would get warm
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Richard from Scranton, KS
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Wasn't sure if it was the derost timer or the heating element. Since the timer was much cheaper, I bought it and crossed my fingers.
My story is like the others. Unplug the refrigerator, snip the old wires, strip back the wire insulation, use the supplied connectors to attach the new defrost timer to the existing wiring.
Succe ... Read more ss! My coils no longer freeze up.
Only difficulty is I am a large guy, and fitting my upper body into the freezer was challenging.
My story is like the others. Unplug the refrigerator, snip the old wires, strip back the wire insulation, use the supplied connectors to attach the new defrost timer to the existing wiring.
Succe ... Read more ss! My coils no longer freeze up.
Only difficulty is I am a large guy, and fitting my upper body into the freezer was challenging.
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Freezer frosted up
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Gregg from Mohnton, PA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
Removed old thermostat and replaced. really easy.
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coils freezing refrigerator not cooling
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Else from Plant City, FL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The defrost timer is located under the freezer side behind the lower plastic cover. Very simple, just 2 screws and a plug, and your done.
The thermostat requires removing the lower drawers in the freezer and unscrew the back side of the rails and let them hang over to get access to the lower cover on the back of the freezer. On ... Read more ce the panel is off you will be able to see the thermostat. From there you just remove the thermostat from the clip, cut the 2 wires, splice in the new thermostat and re install using the new clip and your done!!
This was my first time and it was really simple. I had a local repair shop quote me $375.00 . I did it myself for under 50.00 shipped to my door..
The thermostat requires removing the lower drawers in the freezer and unscrew the back side of the rails and let them hang over to get access to the lower cover on the back of the freezer. On ... Read more ce the panel is off you will be able to see the thermostat. From there you just remove the thermostat from the clip, cut the 2 wires, splice in the new thermostat and re install using the new clip and your done!!
This was my first time and it was really simple. I had a local repair shop quote me $375.00 . I did it myself for under 50.00 shipped to my door..
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I replaced the icemaker
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Michele from Smithfield, UT
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I removed the two screws and unplugged it. I then attached the pigtail to the appliance, then to the fridge. I had to push the excess wire harness into the hole in the back. It took a few minutes to move the rest of the harness out of the way by curving it upward and securing it with a nylon tie.I ordered the ice maker from Part Select on
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Sunday night and it arrived at 8:32 Tuesday morning, THANK YOU! I ordered very simple weed cutter parts from Sears a week ago and they haven't even shipped yet!
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Gasket on door was cracked in several places
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Virginia from Farmington, MO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
First I let the gasket lay flat on a hard surface in the sun for several hours. Then I removed old gasket and placed new gasket in place and utilized some glue substance to hold it in place.
Easy enough--hope refrigerator will be more energy efficient
Easy enough--hope refrigerator will be more energy efficient
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Ice maker stopped working (Very oxidized residue)
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Robert from Woodstock, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I removed the old ice maker and unplugged the cable. Screwed in the new one with a 1/4 nut driver at the 2 mounting screws, plugged cable in. Checked ice maker with a small level before final. All Ok and after night I had Ice and it has been working great since.
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Fridge made a hellacious noise and wasn't cooling well
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Bruce from MARTINEZ, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
From discussions with friends, I determined the problem might be easy to fix. The fridge made a lot of noise, but the compressor DID come on, and inside the freezer was cold, but the main fridge was warming.
After unplugging the fridge, I removed the fan assembly in the freezer (there were about 4 nuts and a couple of plugs to ... Read more uncouple.
I could see right away the fan blades has broken off, but the motor looked good. The new new fan pushed easily onto the shift and fit perfectly in the housing.
I reinstalled the fan assembly, plugged in the fridge, and right away heard the new fan come on - very quietly. What was a roar became a whisper and the fridge was down to 38 degrees with a few hours.
After unplugging the fridge, I removed the fan assembly in the freezer (there were about 4 nuts and a couple of plugs to ... Read more uncouple.
I could see right away the fan blades has broken off, but the motor looked good. The new new fan pushed easily onto the shift and fit perfectly in the housing.
I reinstalled the fan assembly, plugged in the fridge, and right away heard the new fan come on - very quietly. What was a roar became a whisper and the fridge was down to 38 degrees with a few hours.
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Freezer was getting a build up of frost on the condenser and wasn't cooling.
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Arthur from Lithonia, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
First I remove the back panel which had 4 screws. Then I removed the ice maker. The icemaker is held in place by the 2 screws that requires backing the screws out just a litter, than lift up and remove the electrical connector. Used a volt ohm meter to check the resisitant in the heater element and the defrost timing switch. Both tested
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good and that left only the thermostat. Removed and replaced the thermastat swich. I cut the ends of the old switch and crimp the ends of wire with the crimps that came with the swict i purchased from parts select. My refrigerator is working properly and making ice like normal.
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