All Installation Instructions for Frigidaire Refrigerator GS21HTZCB1

Frost in freezer, fridge not cold

From most posts I've read, the defrost timer was the culprit so I blindly ordered one. Easy install but did not fix the problem so I broke out the ohm meter. The only other 2 items it could be all tested good with my meter so I bypassed the defrost thermostat (per forum help...actually quite easy)and it defrosted fine, which told me I needed a new defrost thermostat. Installed fairly easy and problem gone.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Bob from Pinole, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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You have sent the wrong part for the THIRD time. You have sent aaccess cover that is TWO INCHES too short. It does not cover the opening, and you will not answer your phones.

There is no way to complete the repair with the wrong part, You have had my order since June 22nd, 2020 and the incorrect part arrived October 27th, 2020. You charged $7.79 plus $1.06 tax and $9.95 shipping. Please refund the entire amount including the shipping, since I did not ask you to ship the incorrect amount.

Parts Used:

Access Cover

Jane from EAST JORDAN, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver

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first fresh food too hot, then freezer too hot

Based on the website I decided it was most probably the defrost timer, and that was correct. I ordered it, watched the video, and two days later the part was at my door. Took the nut driver, removed 4 screws, then removed the old defrost timer, installed the new one, re-installed the whole plastic assembly with the four screws, and done!!! Couldn't have been easier.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Rita from Lake Luzerne, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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old refrigerator door shelf broke

Installing the new shelf was easy.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin

Rod from Rio Rancho, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The crisper pan was broken.

Very easy.Thank you!

Parts Used:

Crisper Pan Cover

Glen H from Land o Lakes, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken meat pan on Kenmore refrig

Just slid it in. Fit perfectly. Called the Help Line just to double check that the pan would fit and they assured me it would. Pan cost $20 less than through the Sears site because of lower price, lower shipping and no taxes. Oh, and the pan came in just two days. Very happy.

Parts Used:

Meat Pan

Robert from Los Angeles, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Frame cracked and became brittle

Put old glass in new frame drop one side under small lip of frame..done..perfect!

Parts Used:

Crisper Pan Cover

Shelley from KENSINGTON, NH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Drawer rails wore out for the meat drawer

Took off worn out rails and replaced with new ones using a Phillips screwdriver.

Parts Used:

Meat Drawer Rail - Left Side

Meat Drawer Rail - Right Side

Linda from Piedmont, SD
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Evaporator was freezing up and was running non stop

I tested the components in the refrigerator defrost function. I used digital multimeter and checked for continuity. Defrost thermostat must 32 degrees or lower.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

James from PHILADELPHIA, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT NOT COLD ENOUGH (20 DEGREES)

REPLACED TIMER-DEFROST 215846602..REPLACED THERMOSTAT-DEFROST KIT 5303918202..REPLACED CONTROL, TEMPERATURE 5304421256..RECHARGED SYSTEM WITH 134A...ALL FANS WORKING...COMPRESSOR RUNS.. FREEZER STILL NOT GETTING COLD ENOUGH...HOLDING AT 20 DEGREES...ANY SUGGESTIONS..THANKS..DAN

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

DANIEL from CAPE CORAL, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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had no shelf bin

Just snapped it on.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin

Kasey from O'Fallon, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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broken draw

Pulled Out Broken Draw then put new one in.

Parts Used:

Ice Container

Willard from Plymouth, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Defrost timer was not working

Found the part on this site ordered and received part in 3 days. Took approx. 10 min to replace. Thanks for the quick service.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Harold from Grants, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Fan motor in the freezer was not working. The freezer was still cool enough to keep the food froozen, but the refrigerator was not keeping the food cool and the liquids were getting warmer than normal.

Very easy process. Watch the YouTube video, it goes step by step for the repair. The part was $33, shipping was $6. Take your time and fix it yourself or pay $500 for a new refrigerator.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor Kit - 120V 60Hz

Eric from SOUTH HAVEN, MN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Refrigerator did not cycle

Installation was fairly straight forward. The major complaint is that the problem returned 2 weeks later. I don’t know if I care to re-invest in another switch.
Now what?

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