This limiter thermostat cuts out when the temperature inside your refrigerator reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit and kicks back in when the internal temperature drops to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you discover temperature issues with your refrigerator or freezer, the defrost thermostat may need to be replaced. You will need tools for this repa...Read moreir, including a 1/4-inch nut driver, a pair of wire strippers, and a heat gun. Be sure to disconnect power to the refrigerator before completing this repair. The defrost thermostat is located behind the back panel of your side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. You will first need to remove the panel and take the defrost thermostat out to complete the repair.
The compressor start relay attaches to the compressor in your refrigerator. If your refrigerator will not start, one of the most common parts to fail is the compressor start relay. Sometimes called the controller, this device is used to boost the compressor until the unit is running. Other common symptoms connected to start relays include...Read more: refrigerator will not start, will not cool, is making a clicking, humming or buzzing sound, or the compressor itself is warm to the touch. You may also smell a burnt plastic odor if the relay has failed. Shake the relay and listen for any rattling, as this is a sign that it is faulty.
This strap is designed for use with the evaporator in your refrigerator. The function of this part is to hold wires, tubes, defrost heaters and other parts in place. If you notice that any of these parts are not held in place properly, you will most likely need to replace the refrigerator strap. This part is made entirely of thin metal. T...Read morehe part is very bendable, and the smaller end is designed to fit inside the large one. This part is sold individually. It is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. Many of our customers have rated this repair as easy.
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The compressor would not run.
18 of 27 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Linda from Gurnee, IL
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I removed the cover, used a multimeter to test the compressor circuit, and found the compressor start relay to be defective. Ordered a new one and installed it when it arrived.
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freezer kept icing over, refrigerator too hot
11 of 13 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
debra from new washington, OH
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers
First, I unplugged the appliance. Safety, first. Than I removed the shield which was held in by screws. This covered the fan, thermometer. The defrost thermostat was taken out, with a little extra force. The wires on the defective part were no longer attached to the part. The instructions were easy to follow in replacing the d
... Read moreefrost thermostat. I stripped the coating on the wire, attached it with the enclosed electical bugs. The assy was able to follow, and the part went back on. The refrigerator is working perfectly. I couldn't have done it without the help in diagnosing the problem and with the speedy delivery of the new part. Thanks for all your help and the ease of the installing the new part!
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Compressor was short cycling
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Sherman from Tuttle, OK
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
Removed the cowling with a square drive screw driver, removed the spring clip from the cover of the compressor controls with a screw driver, pulled off the old compressor start relay and replaced it with the new part. Since other problems could have caused the compressor to short cycle this was a "replace the part and hope it would work"
... Read moresince that would be the most common reason and it was not a very expensive part.