All Installation Instructions for Frigidaire Refrigerator GLRT214TCQB

defrost heater not working; defrost timer not rotating so coils ice up

Checked for continuity in heater, defrost thermostat and defrost timer. Heater good; not sure about thermostat or timer. Replaced thermostat - no change. Replaced timer - rotating and heater working.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

James from VOLANT, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Refrigerator and freezer running to warm.

I watched the video on how to change the defrost thermostat. I removed the back cover inside the freezer then I pulled off the old defrost thermostat and then using a pair of wire cutters I cut it off and then bared a little of both of the wires and then slid the heat sherink and wire connectors on the existing wires and then slid the other ends of the wires into the wire connectors then crimped the ends of the connectors and then tried using heat on the heat shrinks but still used rubber electric tape over it. I clipped the new thermostat were the old one was and then reattached the freezer wall cover and plugged the refrigerator back in. 24 hours later I checked the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer and both are running a lot colder.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Nathan from WELLS, ME
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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Switch that shuts out light when the door closed broke

Removed the screws on the piece holding the switch which is at the front of the ceiling of the refrigerator box. Removed the old switch and replaced it. Very simple repair.

Parts Used:

Light Switch

NEIL from OCEAN CITY, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Old Defrost Timer Noisy During Operation

First I removed the plastic grill (pulled out, no screws) from bottom of refrigerator, then I removed electrical plug & two screws from old timer (timer located on the front inside left lower side of refrigerator). Installed in reverse order.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Vernon from Granada Hills, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Freezer frosted up, refrigerator compartment heated up

I removed the housing at the top of the refrigerator compartment that contained the reefer light and temperature adjustment knob. This required a small nut-driver. Inside, I found the old defrost control, unplugged it, unscrewed it with a Phillips screwdriver, and replaced it with the replacement part. Then I replaced the housing to its original position.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

James from Hanover, ME
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Door Would Not Close

I stuck a small screw driver under the old switch & it came out really easy. I just unplugged the 2 electrical connectors, and removed the old switch. Installing the new one was just as easy. I am a woman!

I also want to say how FAST PartSelect gets their items to you. It came in ONE day!

Your repair stories are very helpful, I/we would have never known how easy this switch was to replace! Thank you!

Parts Used:

Light Switch

Janice M. from Washington, DC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Freezer icing up and refrigerator section not cold

Removed four screws for cover on refrigerator temperature controls, unpluged old timer and pluged in new timer. Replaced cover and screws.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Les from Fenton, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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The refrigerator wasn't cold enough.

I removed the plastic shroud on the ceiling of the refigerator, unscrewed and unplugged the old defrost timer, and replaced it with the new one. I reinstalled the shroud with the new timer installed.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

John from San Diego, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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both shelfs broke after jar slipped

removed both the shelf retainer and shelf bin, replace with the new units ordered from partselet.com. the whole process from searching, ordering, shipping and installing was very easy... thanks for everything

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin

Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bin

christine from carson, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Needed to replace shelf

I can't believe I put if off so long... so easy to do and PartSelect was very fast, efficient, and the cheapest vendor for my part.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin

George from Cleveland Heights, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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i smell very bad smell coming from refrigerator

I started look inside ,disconnected power, and open all possible compartments to see any burned part. Fortunately I fined a small part look like melted and then i went online and make my research .Then i ordered that part and change it.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Arsen from Glendale, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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fan blade broke

Received fan blade part took about 5 min to install and running great.

Parts Used:

Fan Blade

Kevin from ST PETERSBURG, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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bottom door seal won't seal right

R&R DOOR SEAL VERY EASY TO INSTALL THANKS TO ALL

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Gasket

MANUEL from LOS ANGELES, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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crisper bin had the bottom corner busted, door shelf had cracked

The Pan was a direct swap, as well as the shelf bin. No tools necessary. I'm sure that a repair person would have cost me double what I paid for the same repair.

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