All Installation Instructions for Hotpoint Refrigerator HTF16BBSARWW

light switch freezer door

put the gratefruit knife behind the old switch pooped it out pluged the new one in piece of cake 5min.even vacumed the dust off the coil

Parts Used:

LIGHT SWITCH

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

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freezer was too warm, only froze ice cubes on the bottom, fan making noise, food only stayed froze if already frozen

followed instructions in the video. simple tools. pretty easy. Most people would have just bought another refrigerator, $50.00 was much better. Is working just like new.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor

Wendy m from BROWNINGTON, VT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Loud Sound In Freezer

I followed the video for my model refrigerator on parts select. My hint: when returning the back panel of the freezer, it's slightly adjustable left and right to avoid grazing the fan.

Parts Used:

Compression Ring

Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red

Carolyn from Santa Ana, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

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cover was cracking on sides

removed bins ......removed cover .....replaced with new cover....replced bins back .....done !

Parts Used:

Crisper Drawer Cover

merlin from TRENTON, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Crisper drawer cover was missing

I simply slipped in the new drawer cover and put the drawers in. So easy!

Parts Used:

Crisper Drawer Cover

Janice from LORENA, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken light switch

This was so easy I think it took me 2 minutes. I am not very mechanically inclined but that didn't matter! Works perfect thank you!

Parts Used:

LIGHT SWITCH

Deborah from BRADLEYVILLE, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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replaced a plastic shelf on the door

shelf just snapped into place. It was so simple, "even a caveman could do it."

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Bar

J.Larry from TALLAHASSEE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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crisper drawer shelf holder broken

Easy peasy
take the drawer out and the glass from the shelf above the drawer and the frame thet holds the glass.

Then place screwdriver at pin and knock it through. Use putty knife to pull old piece out. Then place new piece in and hammer the pin in place. Put frame back in, glass back in and drawer back in.

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Bar

Nicole from ST GEORGE, UT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Loud whirling noises when the motor started up, then they subside (and stop) in a short time

I have not yet done the repair. After watching this repair video two problems came to mind. First I only ordered one grommet not knowing that there were two (or more I don't yet know). The second problem is that this video must be for a fridge from like the 1940, but it looks NOTHING like mine from 2008. The manual shows a bazillion parts and frankly I'm just a wee bit afraid to get started, and I am generally very handy, buuuttttttttt I don't know about this one

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red

Randy from VALLEY CENTER, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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Noisy

I didn’t do the repair because I ordered two grommets. When they arrived, one of the packages was empty! Instead of just sending me another one, they refunded the part so I still need one. By the way, I was not refunded half the shipping either which was more than the part itself.

Parts Used:

Evaporator/Condensor Fan Grommet

Brad from SPRING MILLS, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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Fan was not centered in the middle of the back panel opening.

Bent the motor bracket down, then using a rat tail file, elongated the holes in the back panel of the refrigerator to secure the fan in the "centered" position. This was a problem that was with the refrig. since it was made. The parts involved were perfect. NO problem at all installing them.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red

James from GREENSBORO, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Evaporator motor bearings failing - squeaking

1. Watch the video.2.Place all screws in a central location that will not be hit, stepped on, fall on the floor, etc. 3. Be systematic. 4. Allow a full hour. 5. Watch the video.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor