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 moreir, including a 1/4-inch nut driver, a pair of wire strippers, and a heat gun. Be sure to disconnect power to the refrigerator before completing this repair. The defrost thermostat is located behind the back panel of your side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. You will first need to remove the panel and take the defrost thermostat out to complete the repair.
This assembly is the door shelf end cap set for the left and right side of your refrigerator. The function of the door shelf end cap is to attach the inner door liner to the door shelf rail. This will then hold the door shelf rail in place and keep it stable. To make this installation you may need a pair of pliers, other than that the par...Read morets will easily snap in and out of place. These pieces are white and measure almost 2 inches long, 1 inch high, and 1.5 inches wide.
This gasket retainer clip kit is for freezers. There are 24 pieces in this kit. The clips are what secure the gasket and liner to the freezer lid. The clips are white in color and made of plastic. If you notice frost build up in your freezer or that is it is not maintaining its temperature, this might be because the retainer clips have br...Read moreoken, and this has caused the gasket to become loose. This is a genuine OEM part that is obtained right from the manufacturer, ensuring a quality repair.
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 morerigerator is not getting cold, the issue could be due to a damaged or faulty filter-drier. Faulty filter-driers are sometimes the cause for abnormal freezer compartment temperatures and partially frosted evaporators. This filter-drier is approximately 11 inches long. Remember to disconnect the power from your refrigerator before beginning this repair.
This is a door/light switch and it is a replacement part for your refrigerator. This part is activated as you open and close your refrigerator door. When the switch is activated and the door is open it will turn the light on inside your appliance, and when you close the door the switch will deactivate the light. Before purchasing this par...Read moret, you may test it for continuity to determine if your current switch is defective and needs replacing. This model is white in color and measures to be roughly one inch thick, almost two inches high, and almost 1.5 inches deep, with a male end plug.
The compressor start relay attaches to the compressor in your refrigerator. If your refrigerator will not start, one of the most common parts to fail is the compressor start relay. Sometimes called the controller, this device is used to boost the compressor until the unit is running. Other common symptoms connected to start relays include...Read more: refrigerator will not start, will not cool, is making a clicking, humming or buzzing sound, or the compressor itself is warm to the touch. You may also smell a burnt plastic odor if the relay has failed. Shake the relay and listen for any rattling, as this is a sign that it is faulty.
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The end caps of the door shelf bracket broke
20 of 27 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Melvin from Manning, IA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Put the end caps on the ends of the shelf bracket and returned the bracket to the proper place in the freezer.
Just wanted to add that the service and helpfulness to get this part for a freezer that is close to 30 years old was super. After almost 30 years, this was the first thing to go wrong with this freezer. We did not
... Read more expect to be able to find this little part for repair but thanks to fantastic help, our freezer is in good shape again. Thank you !
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The compressor would not run.
18 of 27 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Linda from Gurnee, IL
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I removed the cover, used a multimeter to test the compressor circuit, and found the compressor start relay to be defective. Ordered a new one and installed it when it arrived.
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freezer kept icing over, refrigerator too hot
11 of 13 peoplefound 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 moreefrost thermostat. I stripped the coating on the wire, attached it with the enclosed electical bugs. The assy was able to follow, and the part went back on. The refrigerator is working perfectly. I couldn't have done it without the help in diagnosing the problem and with the speedy delivery of the new part. Thanks for all your help and the ease of the installing the new part!