Would not run. Everything in the freezer was spoiled.We were on vacation when it happened so we didn't know we had a problem until we got home. Big mess.
I knew from a problem years ago that the Thermostat was the likely cause so I ordered a new part and replaced it. Only need a phillips head screwdriver to remove the part and add the new one..
I replaced the timer and the defrost thermostat. The defrost thermostat replacement was almost exactly like the training video here. The old part attached slightly differently. The most time consuming part was thawing out the heat exchanger, which was completely covered with ice, inside and out.
Compared to the training video, the timer took more work given its location. It was low to the ground and a bit difficult to get at around the other wires and parts. However, the new part fit perfectly. I just unplugged and unscrewed the old part then reversed those steps with the new one.
Bought a new refrigerator. Did not come with an Icemaker.
Remove access cover at bottom of case w/socket wrench (4 screws). Attach supply line to water valve with adjustable wrench. Attach water line to ice maker on back of case (twist lock) no tools required. Attach water line from ice maker to water valve (push connection) no tools required. Attache water valve to case at bottom w/one screw. (nut driver) Reassemble access cover to bottom of case w/socket wrench (4 screws). Remove plastic cover inside freezer (w/screw driver to release from evap cover) to expose ice maker harness connection. Remove two plastic plugs (carefully w screw driver) exposing screw anchors for mounting Ice maker. Assemble two mounting screws w/nut driver. (Do not dtrive all the way in) Plug ice maker harness to plug on back of evap cover.(no tools required) Place cover over harness connection) no tools required. Guide water fill tube into fill cup on ice maker. (no tools required) Hang ice maker on mounting screws. Level Ice maker and tighten screws. (torpedo level makes it easy if you have one handy. Place Ice bucket under Ice maker on freezer shelf (lower position). Turn ice maker on and you are ready to go. Easy Job!!!!
Squealing noise and bottom half of freezer only froze
I removed the shelves, unscrewed the cover panel of the fan motor and regulator dial, disconnected the fan motor from power, unscrewed 2 screws holding the motor to the mounting bracket and put the new motor in it's place. New motor had no thread in the mounting holes, so I put new tread in so I could use the 2 screws. Another option would have been to drill all the way through the mounting holes and use longer screws or bolts. Of course I turned the power off before I started repairs. Freezer runs like new now. Technicians wanted $400 for the job, while it cost me a mere $55 for the Motor.
Removed the old defrost timer by removing 4 screws on the holding bracket. Disconnected the wire harness. Reconnected the wire harness to the new part. Installed the new part with 2 screws on the top of the molded bracket. I am a 67 year old woman... easy-peasy. (the defost timer is located in the bottom left rear of the freezer.
I first replaced the defrost timer about a week prior and it did not correct the problem. I then ordered the thermostat from partselect and within 15 minutes had the part installed. My refridgerator has been running correctly for a couple weeks.
The part i recieved, from parts select was a larger in circumfrence (<1/4) than the original. However i was not aware of this until after i treid to repair it.
I removed the broken fan from the condenser. This was very sipmle.
When i pluged the refridgerator back in to the outlet the fan tried to start up but soon began to make aloud noise, due to there not being enough clerance.
freezer would frost up and not get cold enough to keep frozen.
Removed shelves ,removed panel on interior back wall with Philips screwdriver ,unplugged wire terminals slid thermostat off coil ,then reversed process to complete installation.
I removed the screws and replace the broken slide with the new slide. Put the basket drawer back on the track and it now stays in place and can easily be used once again.
Freezer would only run sometimes by turning the thermostat to highest position fully clockwise. Sometimes turning it full CW wouldn't turn on. Once the freezer would run on highest setting, it seemed that it wouldn't shut off. I put a thermometer inside and would read -15deg when running. +15-20deg.
Replaced thermostat and it fixed the problem. Freezer comes on and turns off automatically and regulates internal temperature around 2-5 degrees. The hardest part was extending the coiled probe tubing and forming it to fit into clamp without kinking it.