All Installation Instructions for Frigidaire Refrigerator RT190GCD2

Refridgerator compartment warm but freezer frosty

First I replaced the defrost thermostat, then I realized that the evaporator fan would stop turning periodically. I could restart it by spinning the fan with my finger. The fan is behind a cover in the back of the freezer. If you remove the cover and check on the fan when you hear the condenser fan in the back running. (They seem to run at the same time.) It was easy to replace the fan and the new one is more powerful than the original. The refrigerator runs fine now. Thank you for this great site. Saved me a lot of $$.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor Kit

Kenneth from Glenmoore, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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the fridge was freezing all the food.

I watched the video you had on-line and it was simple. Thank you so much

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Jim from Coulee City, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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the freezer coils were not defrosting so they would ice up and cut off the cold air into the refrigerator side

there were three possible problems the timer, the thermostat, or the heating element.i replaced the timer first as that is the problem 65% of the time and that did not fix the problem, i replaced the thermostat and that did fix the problem. after watching the video on line from parts select i took the back off of the freezer from the inside, defrosted the coils with a hair blower and then swapped out the thermostat which pops right off and i spliced the old connectors to the new thermostat. the heat shrink tubing that came with the part was a little to big so i put a smaller peice on each side for water proofing. that is what the cigarette lighter is for to supply heat to the heat shrink tubing.now that i have fixed that problem i may tackle the ice maker next

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

mark from murrieta, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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Not defrosting and then warm up do to ice

replaced the defrosting timer and saved a lot of $ by doing it my self.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Bryan from Red Oak, IA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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freezer was freezing and no refrigerator

Followed instruction vedeo from partselect. THANKS!!!!!

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Michael E from Uniontown, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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frig side not cool/freezer coils not defrosting

unplugged frig,removed bottom front cover and loosend 2 screws at bottom front left and slid defrost timer out from behind metal panel,unplugged the old and plugged in the new.frig works great.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

daryl from n.las vegas, NV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Freezer & fridge warm / condenser coils iced over

Problem not consistent. OK for 2-3 weeks, then freeze coils. Mark and observe the defrost timers manual rotating adjuster. Timer would stop mid cycle. One revolution equals 8 hours of compressor run time followed by 30 minutes of defrost. Replacing timer took 5 minutes.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Daniel from North Plains, OR
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Freezer was cold bit the refrigerator was warm.

Based on the diagnosis on this site I thought the 66% odds of the problem being the Defrost Timer looked pretty good, $30 including shipping versus a Sears tech phone estimate of $250-300. BINGO! Just follow the online installation instructions and don't forget to use the reset switch as described. Works like new! THANK YOU

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Christopher from Wilmington, DE
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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freezer frosted up and air could not circulate to the food section, causing the temperature to get warm, 55 degrees

I followed the procedure online and found the thermostat was ok, it had continuity when cold, and the heater coil was also ok, it too had continuity, therefore the problem was a bad defrost timer. the refrigerator works great, thanks parts select!

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

PAUL from WEIRTON, WV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Freezer worked, Frig would not cool.

Unplugged the frig. Removed temp control module from frig, 1 screw with nut driver. Activated defrost timer by rotating adjustment until 2 clicks are heard. Removed two timer mounting screws, unpluged timer, plugged in the new timer, mounted it to the control module with 2 mounting screws. Replaced control module with the 1 mounting screw. Closed door and plugged it up.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Dean from Sunset, SC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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at first auto defrost would not work so I had to take the frezer panel apart and defrost it with a hair dryer every ten days

pulled down the thermostat cover and unpluged the timer control and replaced it with the new part. total time to repair was about 15 min. there was a vidio on how to replace the new part that just informed me that I did it right!!!!very easy site to find what you are looking for!!!!

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

thomas from Chepachet, RI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Refridgerator not geting cold.

Just followed the online instruction video .It was very easy.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

VINCENT from DEPTFORD, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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freezer cold--frig was warm

You guys at Partselect are the best!!! Went to your site, typed in my appliance symptoms, and received possible fixes. Ordered the suggested parts (under $50) on a Sunday night and got em Tuesday am. Installed the easiest one first and Voila!!!! Frig is working great. Thanks Bob S

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Robert from Chicago, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator was not cooling

Remove 4 screws that hold up overhead controls, this is also the part that holds the light. Unplug the timer and replace. Super simple and runs great now. After you plug it in it may take a few minutes to kick on the compressor but it will. Also I was pleased it was a factory Frigidare part. Price was right.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V