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WRT348FMES05 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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The Freezer defrosted and everything on the top and the bottom spoiled
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Jorge from Miami, FL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
i had used your web site before and i read several problems that your readers had. i went to the back of the unit, removed the bottom cover and right there the i found the run capacitor and i chaged it. since i had only ordered this part to save money i went back and ordered the Start Device which when i took it off it was completely burn
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ed. the replacement part came labeled with 2 different compressor #, so i picked the one that i had and unpluged each wire. the part may differ from the one that it's in the unit but it worked when i pluged everything back on. it also helps to take a picture of everything before removing the wires in case you have to leave it and come back later. i hope to use this refrigerator another 10 years. thank you all for your help.
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35 year old water tube became brittle and cracked; leaking water
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Melvin from OPELIKA, AL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unscrewed clamp holding water tube to refrigerator ice maker. Pulled water tube from ice maker and water valve inlet. Cut the new tubing to the exact same length and inserted one end to the water valve inlet and the other end to the ice maker then screwed clamp holding water tube back to the refrigerator ice maker.
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broken end cap
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Stefanie from Sycamore, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simple....snapped it right on...the important thing is that we ordered it for a reasonable price, and it arrived quickly...within 3 days. thanks!!!
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Warm ref and frz
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Peter from MASSAPEQUA PK, NY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed old starter and capacitor as per your website instruction.
Plugged in new parts.
Compresser turned on
Plugged in new parts.
Compresser turned on
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Stopped cooling/freezing
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Roper from PALM BAY, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
It is as easy as is shown in the self-help video. (1) Disconnect the power, (2) Roll the appliance out so you can get to the back, (3) Using a nut driver remove all the screws from the lower back panel then remove the panel, (4) Remove the tensioner wire, (5) unplug the electrical connection to the capacitor, (6) gently but firmly remove
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the capacitor and starter relay as one unit, (7) preassemble your new capacitor and starter relay as one unit, (8) now simply reverse your steps for installing and you are done! These two parts saved me the cost of a new refrigerator. Almost as easy as changing a light bulb. PS: while you have the panel removed you can do a thorough cleaning with a soft brush and vacuum.
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Evaporator fan in freezer.
6 of 7 people
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Alfred from NEWPORT, NC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I took the old fan out and replaced it with the new one,right easy task.
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water leaked when the paddel was pushed
6 of 8 people
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Monica from EDMOND, OK
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed the video on parts page. I was worried I would brake the cover but learned from the video the right way to remove the front plate. I found the video very informing. Thank you for saving me a service call and the part cost was minimal compared to a new refrigerator .
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Raise side of fridge and slide 2x4 under side with broken wheel.
5 of 6 people
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Hans from OGDEN, UT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Remove back side cardboard access cover. About 6 dcrews need to be removed. Remove 9/16” bolt and lower compressor tray frame down to slide out wheel axel. Place wheel in slot and replace axel. Lift compressor tray and replace 9/16” bolt. Replace cardboard cover. Remove 2x4.
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intermittent clicking noise; otherwise fridge seemed to be working fine
4 of 5 people
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Peter from EUGENE, OR
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers
Googled "intermittent clicking noise" or something similar and consensus was it was either the capacitor or compressor start relay. You-tubed videos on how to replace these. Looked easy. Just unplug them from the condenser and replace. Contacted Part Select and staff said 50% of the the time it was the capacitor, 50% of the time it wa
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s the relay. I was in a time crunch so I ordered both and they came in a couple of days. I replaced the capacitor but the clicking noise continued. I replaced the relay and problem solved! Maybe I could have gotten away with just replacing the relay, but I had them both by then and figured with a 10 year old fridge, better replace them both at the same time and be done with the problem. So far, so good.
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Fan motor died
3 of 3 people
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Michael from TROY, IL
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
First, made sure new fan worked then Placed back in bracket with bushings-only goes in one way, pushed fan back on. screwed bracket to back of freezer and ran the wires to their original place, plugged in the two plugs, put the back piece up attaching ground and pulling ice maker plug thru, screwed back on. Plugged in ice maker, mounted i
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ce maker on freezer wall. Plugged it in. Exact reversal of how it was removed. Not a lot parts to get confused.
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Refrigerator freezer stopped cooling
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Robert from COALINGA, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Prior to ordering I removed freezer panel and checked for ice build up and fan functionality. Then removed rear panel cleaned lint from everything pulled front panel vacuumed out the condenser. Plugged back in and all seems to work with the exception of compressor. I have a little experience so googled in model number and your site popped
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up. I looked up part and the site gave me a percentage loved that. I ordered wish I would have rushed shipping as took about 10 days. Installed in less than 30 minutes and all runs great ??
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Not getting cold
3 of 4 people
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John from PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed instructions on your website
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Random clicking noise
3 of 4 people
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Mark from SAN DIEGO, CA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
The toughest part was pulling the refrigerator from the wall....After removing the back-bottom access panel the compressor is right there with the Start-Dev and Cap..Took a few min to remove and install new parts....Very Simple and works great...no more clicking..
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Refrigerator suddenly not staying cold. Freezer icing up about 1 month before.
2 of 2 people
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PAUL from SANTA MARIA, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Noticed the evaporator fan not spinning but would spin with a finger jump start. After looking up the part on the PartSelect liner parts diagram I found the installation video that really helped. After installing the fan it tested out fantastic. The fan was blowing air 10 times more than the old one. Refrigerator works great on the origin
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al econo setting.
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Broken Refrigerator door retainer
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Leroy from IRVINGTON, AL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This job was extremely easy, snap on.
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