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WRT518SZFW00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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Evaporator Fan failure
164 of 190 people
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William from Middletown, NY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
The reason I repaired it myself was because the repairman that diagnosed the problem.didn't come back in two weeks. The evaporator fan sits behind a vented wall in the freezer and directs cold air into freezer and refrigerator.I removed the ice make assembly first and then the freezer wall held in place by two sheet metal nuts. Then remov
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ed wires from fan motor. Removed the fan blade from fan motor,which was press fitted on,then removed fan motor from bracket assembly(make sure and retain the two vibration rubber washers on back and front of motor. Reinstall new motor with vibration washers and press fan blade on new motor. Install in bracket assemble and reassemnble.
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Lights inside refrigerator not working
137 of 257 people
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Clint from Rayville, MO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
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Lower refrigerator not cooling
51 of 65 people
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Jim from Crystal Beach, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Looked up problem in your troubleshooting section, determined necessary part, ordered part on Saturday. Received part Tuesday. Installed in about 10 minutes. Works great. Saved about $200.00.
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Light Switch broke
48 of 78 people
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James Richard from St. Cloud, MN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
An easy job for smaller hands. Removed the two bolts holding the light cover. Removed two electrical connections from the old switch by pinching the retaining clip,removed the switch, snapped in the new one and re-attached the connectors. Your online illustrations helped me to know that the plastic housing for the light switch would only
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swing down so far and was not intended to be removed. Saved me from breaking that plastic cover's tabs. This home repair saved me more than 5 times the cost of hiring a professional to do it. Very happy homeowner.
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The light switch on the refridgerator broke - no light.
36 of 58 people
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David from Albany, OR
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Once I saw the replacement part I understood how to pry out the switch with a small screwdriver. Then just unplug the old one, plug in the new one and pop it into place.
The PartSelect site made it easy to correctly identify the correct part, it was inexpensive, and the shipping was fast.
I'm very pleased!
The PartSelect site made it easy to correctly identify the correct part, it was inexpensive, and the shipping was fast.
I'm very pleased!
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power surge killed the fan motor
27 of 35 people
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Joe from Arnold, MD
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed back panel in the freezer. Removed old fan. Installed new fan and reinstalled back panel.
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light inside fridge was flickering and clicking
20 of 35 people
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bill from escondido, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
tested bulb good ,replaced door switch first(least expensive)then ordered light socket and circuitboard.If clicking sound is heard replace circuitboard first to save on return shipping because the switch and socket where ok
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Freezer was working fine but refrigerator would not go below 45 degrees
9 of 9 people
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Christopher from CASTAIC, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed back panel inside freezer replaced fan motor reinstalled panel and was done in about 40 minutes the video on part select explains the repair very accurately
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Freezer working, not cold enough in fridge area.
9 of 10 people
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Ralph from ALVORD, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Top freezer, remove fan cover on back panel in side top freezer, remove back panel inside top freezer, remove fan and fan motor, unplug electric from fan (PS unplug fridge first). Install new motor, replace ever thing in reverse. works great.
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There was no light on in refrig area
12 of 19 people
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Lori from Chuluota, FL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Just replaced the switch, but unfortunately that was not the problem; nor was it the bulb....so I am back to square one.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
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Our refrigerator fan motor stopped working.
8 of 8 people
found this instruction helpful.
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Rick from REDLANDS, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver
Most important, remove bracket attached to freezer rear wall and put entire fan motor assembly together, including attaching power supply, ground wire, front bracket and fan blade (be sure rubber vibration dampeners are in place on both brackets) THEN attach the whole assembly to the rear freezer wall! Doing it this way is so much easie
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r, and you won't run the risk of losing a screw behind the condenser, as I did!
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broken end cap
10 of 17 people
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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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light not working in fridge
7 of 8 people
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Michael from East Meadow, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
It was so easy!
Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.
I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!
Easy!
And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.
I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!
Easy!
And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
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glass shelf shattered while cleaning it
7 of 9 people
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Debbie from FLETCHER, NC
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
the glass shelf slid into place perfectly
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All three lights are not working...lights are off but refrigerator still cooling. Also, the control box not lit up to show the temparture for freezer and refrigerator
7 of 10 people
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Antonio from San Antonio, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Used a screw driver to pull old switch. Pulled one wire at a time, only two wires. After wires instlled to new switch push new one back in place where the old one was.
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