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WRT518SZKV00 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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Wanted to install ice maker in my freezer
77 of 113 people
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Donald A. from ORLANDO, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I was clening my uprght freezer and noticed that it was preped for an icemaker. I first went to the Whilpool website and could not find my part as my freezer was a 2008 model.
I saw PartSelect on the search page and went to thier site.
I put in my modle number of the Whilpool Ice maker kit that was on the back of my freeze ... Read more r. PartSelect had the part in stock and approx $18.00 less than the other kits listed on the Whilpool site (that did not match my kit number). I orderd the kit on Sunday and it arrived on Wednesday. It took less than and hour to install. Every part I needed was included. The following day I installed the water line and now I have an extra icemaker.
I saw PartSelect on the search page and went to thier site.
I put in my modle number of the Whilpool Ice maker kit that was on the back of my freeze ... Read more r. PartSelect had the part in stock and approx $18.00 less than the other kits listed on the Whilpool site (that did not match my kit number). I orderd the kit on Sunday and it arrived on Wednesday. It took less than and hour to install. Every part I needed was included. The following day I installed the water line and now I have an extra icemaker.
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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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Refrigerator would ice up around the condenser and through out the air vents. Stopping all air flow in the refrigerator. If you defrosted the refrigerator it would work for about 24 hours then ice up again.
29 of 31 people
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Richard from STATEN ISLAND, NY
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplugged and empty refrigerator, completely defrosted refrigerator using a hair dryer to speed up the defrosting, put a lot of towels on the floor to soak up the water when the ice melts. Removed all refrigerator racks and drawers, then remove the white plastic and styrofoam condenser cover. You will then see the thermistor, cut the two
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small wires connecting the thermistor to the harness leave yourself as mush wire as possible. Splice in the new thermistor and put the refrigerator back together.
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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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REplaced ice maker
30 of 42 people
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M from Lafayette, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Replacement was very easy as new ice maker was identical to the old one. Took about 10 minutes.
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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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Water began to leak under the refrigerator. Source looked like it was coming from control valve suppling water to ice maker and water dispenser.
21 of 32 people
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jesse from hacienda heights, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed instructions supplied. It was relatively easy and the parts fit exactly right. Sears wanted twice as much for the part and service would have charged me another $100 to come to my home. I saved over $100 doing the project myself.
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The icemaker in the fridge stopped working
18 of 27 people
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Rebecca from Dayton, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
The repair was so simple. I removed the old icemaker in about 3 minutes and unpacked and installed the new one is about 10 minutes. It was literally a matter of removing a few screws! Eady to follow instructions!
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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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Wrong electrical connector.
13 of 16 people
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ROBERT from BUENA PARK, CA
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
I bought a new Whirlpool Refrigerator that didn't have an ice maker.
I wanted to install an ice maker. I searched your web site and found the model ice maker model it said I needed. WPW10715709. This one was a 4 wire 8 terminal. I needed a 4 wire flat connector. WPW10715708. You approved the return. It cost me $50 to return it. I bel ... Read more ieve you should refund me the cost of this postage. Your web site gave me the wrong model number.
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I wanted to install an ice maker. I searched your web site and found the model ice maker model it said I needed. WPW10715709. This one was a 4 wire 8 terminal. I needed a 4 wire flat connector. WPW10715708. You approved the return. It cost me $50 to return it. I bel ... Read more ieve you should refund me the cost of this postage. Your web site gave me the wrong model number.
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installed ice maker
13 of 19 people
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Dennis from Spring Valley, MN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
From the time I started to finish I worked 3 hours, this included installing the new ice maker, cutting into the cold water line in the basement and installing a t with a 6inch piece of pipe with a compression valve to connect to the small cooper tube, this is worth your time to do it this way, its a lot better connection than the small p
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ierce valves that come with the kit, they will leak over time. I installed the filter in the waterline in the basement for easy access
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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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