GTL175WH1-45 Tappan Refrigerator - Overview

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Parts for the GTL175WH1-45

$41.75

Defrost Thermostat

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Part #5303917954

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 more

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$39.82

Filter - Drier

Part #5303305677

A filter-drier in a refrigerator has two essential functions. The first is to absorb system contaminants, such as water, which can create acids. The second is to provide physical filtration. This means trapping moisture, small metal chips, and dirt found in the refrigerant gas. If your refrigerator motor is constantly running, but the ref...Read more

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Defrost Drain Pan Kit

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Part #5303917590

This kit includes the drain pan, thermal mastic, sound dampening pad and 2 retainer wires. This part mounts to the top of the compressor.

$62.37

Aluminum Heater Strap

Part #5308000110

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 more

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$52.75

Compressor Mounting Grommet

Part #218513300

Defrost Heater

Part #5308009754

$25.23

SCREW

Part #5304455651

$6.78

Refrigerator Lock Nut

Part #3161461

Freezer Compressor

Part #5304476642

$8.55

CLIP-COMPRESSOR Mounting

Part #5308003596

$37.91

BRACKET

Part #5308000296

WASHER-COMPR Mounting

Part #5308003633

Common Symptoms of the GTL175WH1-45

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Fridge too warm

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Freezer not defrosting

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Freezer section too warm

Fridge and Freezer are too warm

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Replacing the Defrost Thermostat

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freezer kept icing over, refrigerator too hot

11 of 13 people found 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 more

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Drip pan had rusted & was leaking water on the floor

9 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.

John from Forest, VA
A Bit Difficult
1- 2 hours
Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)

The BIG problem was getting the old drip pan off. The bolt on top of the compressor was too long to allow the removal of the old drip pan. I removed the old drip pan by cutting most of it away with tin shears then cutting the remaining part of the pan around the bolt with a hack saw (taking care not to damage freon lines and raising the p ... Read more

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Coils freezing up and refrigerator would get warm

6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.

Richard from Scranton, KS
Easy
15 - 30 mins
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

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