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Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.
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David from ABINGDON, VA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Remove the cardboard access cover at the bottom back of the fridge. On the left side, locate the run capacitor. Remove it by prying it loose from its socket, after first removing the wire hold down clamp. One wonders why the clamp is there, which makes it difficult to get the run capacitor out. Be careful not to disrupt in any way the cop
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per refrigerant tubes. If you mess them up, you will have wasted your time and effort trying to repair the machine. I was lucky, since a failed run capacitor is the problem only about 12% of the time, based on what I’ve read. Hallelujah! It was the problem with my fridge.
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I Lost The Key
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VICKIE from DAWSON, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I order another one thanks
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While defrosting freezer tossed the drain plug with ice and water into the sewer system.
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paul from LISLE, IL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Opened mailer and bag and place the drain plug into the drain. fit perfectly. In fact it is better than the one lost since the original needed a screwdriver or tool to remove the plug. This one has a flang or finger turner on it so that it can be removed. Also, does not interfere with items in bottom of freezer.
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frost and ice build up/ gasket wasnt sealing properly
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Richard from Warren, MA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I did watch a repair a utube video which I asked for when ordering. Pretty much followed most of the directions but:
started in left corner an lossed all screws from left to right. took off old gasket in small sections and inserted the new gasket and semi tighten screws
proceeded down left side then right little by l ... Read more ittle as above. to get to bottom of door.
bottom corners were a little snug to get them into place. the last corner was snug but once connected. tighten screws not too tight. You dont want to strip them.
test door with piece of paper.
if paper is not a snug tug, you can adjust gasket with a hair dryer set to low.
it was easy. freezer is all set.
Partselect was great to deal with, support verified the part number was correct for my freezer and help with that video.
started in left corner an lossed all screws from left to right. took off old gasket in small sections and inserted the new gasket and semi tighten screws
proceeded down left side then right little by l ... Read more ittle as above. to get to bottom of door.
bottom corners were a little snug to get them into place. the last corner was snug but once connected. tighten screws not too tight. You dont want to strip them.
test door with piece of paper.
if paper is not a snug tug, you can adjust gasket with a hair dryer set to low.
it was easy. freezer is all set.
Partselect was great to deal with, support verified the part number was correct for my freezer and help with that video.
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Missing key
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John from DUNBAR, WV
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
After removing the key from its shipping package I pushed it into the freezer locking slot and turned it to lock and unlock the lid and then removed it. I had no problems with this fix. Of course, I am an older gentleman with a lot of experience in repairs around my house,as well as other houses. I am sure that a less experienced perso
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n may have more of problem with this type of "repair".
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missing door handle
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Terrence from WESLACO, TX
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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installed new handle
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door handle replaced
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Thomas J. from Madison Heights, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Old handle was off already. Took the to screws from old handle, put the new one on screwed it on and that did it.
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door handle broke after years of use
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christine from gloucester, MA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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I ordered the handle , which was easy and resonable priced.
I used a cordless screw driver . And it was done in under 30 seconds . Quick repair
I used a cordless screw driver . And it was done in under 30 seconds . Quick repair
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Door alarm going off indicating door ajar
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CONSTANCE from NEW COLUMBIA, PA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
This did not fix the problem. Call a repairman and he cannot come until 9/11. Food is staying frozen. Alarm sounds for awhile and then shuts off for a bit.
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Freezer wasn't cooling - compressor not engaging
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Judy from ROYSE CITY, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
Ordered the Capacitor and the Thermostat Control. Parts were received in a matter of a few days, easy to install, but did not fix the problem. Had to call a repairman to fix the problem (compressor relay - this part not available to order for this model number with Parts Select). Will continue to use Parts Select in the future for other p
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arts, but not happy that the actual part I needed was not available - had to use other methods.
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Old gasket lost the magnetic seal,
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Karen from W LAFAYETTE, IN
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
We are not handy, we had an appliance repair person install the gasket.
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Fridge quit working.
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Bill from Bay City, MI
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
A little research told me the hum plus no cooling was either the compressor or the relay. I ordered the new relay and put it in but it didn't fix the problem. I ended up having to buy a new fridge, but it was worth the $30 gamble to see if I could fix it on the cheap and it saved me the money a service call would've cost. Pretty easy i
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nstallation, just in a tight space on my model.
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Broken handle on freezer
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John from LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Could not be easier and I think it took me longer to open the packaging than it did to install. Remove the insert from the face of the old handle and remove the two screws (top & bottom) beneath the insert & discard broken handle (retain original screws). Put original screws through new handle, place in position and drive the screws in.
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Then snap in the insert panel. (My insert was old & brittle and did crack upon removal, but I had anticipated that and ordered a new insert as well.) Took 5 minutes....but I'm pretty handy and it might take someone else 6 minutes.
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Freezer wouldn’t turn on.
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Robert from HARDING, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Put the new temperature control unit in plugged freezer back in and immediately turned on. Very simple repair. Saved a lot of money not having to purchase new or call a repair shop.
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replace a bad door seal
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Richard from Fairborn, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
Loosened the screws all around the door. easier if you take the door off the unit and lay it on a table. Cover the table with a blanket to protect the door finish. Old gasket just pulls loose. Press the raised bead on the new gasket under the plastic strip. Corners were the most difficult. Retighten the the screws and rehang the door
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. It took some practice to get the bead under the plastic strip.
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