All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 25331434105

Door Would Not Close

I stuck a small screw driver under the old switch & it came out really easy. I just unplugged the 2 electrical connectors, and removed the old switch. Installing the new one was just as easy. I am a woman!

I also want to say how FAST PartSelect gets their items to you. It came in ONE day!

Your repair stories are very helpful, I/we would have never known how easy this switch was to replace! Thank you!

Parts Used:

Light Switch

Janice M. from Washington, DC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Old Defrost Timer Noisy During Operation

First I removed the plastic grill (pulled out, no screws) from bottom of refrigerator, then I removed electrical plug & two screws from old timer (timer located on the front inside left lower side of refrigerator). Installed in reverse order.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Vernon from Granada Hills, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.

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Switch that shuts out light when the door closed broke

Removed the screws on the piece holding the switch which is at the front of the ceiling of the refrigerator box. Removed the old switch and replaced it. Very simple repair.

Parts Used:

Light Switch

NEIL from OCEAN CITY, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

5 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.

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light switch did not operate correctly

Piece of cake! The new part just plugged in to socket and back into fridge frame. Appreciated how easy it was to order this part.

Parts Used:

Light Switch

Jeff from Lakeville, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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defrost heater not working; defrost timer not rotating so coils ice up

Checked for continuity in heater, defrost thermostat and defrost timer. Heater good; not sure about thermostat or timer. Replaced thermostat - no change. Replaced timer - rotating and heater working.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

James from VOLANT, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.

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fan blade broke

Received fan blade part took about 5 min to install and running great.

Parts Used:

Fan Blade

Kevin from ST PETERSBURG, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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top shelf broke; replaced it

It just snaps in place, no biggie. What was a big deal was... that I ordered the part one day at like 2pm and got it the next day by about 2pm. That was very strange!!! Never expected that sort of delivery. Very nice!

Parts Used:

Door Rack

Kristy from Woodbridge, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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I purchased a new frigh as a back-up downstairs that came with only two shelves. Since I wanted to used it for pop and beer, two more shelves would separate them well.

1.unpack box.
2. slide out of plastic bag.
3. open refirgheratior door.
4. slide in shelves.
5. fill with stuff.
6.figure out a way to reuse packing.

Parts Used:

Wire Shelf

David from Sioux Falls, SD
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

8 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.

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The refrigerator wasn't cold enough.

I removed the plastic shroud on the ceiling of the refigerator, unscrewed and unplugged the old defrost timer, and replaced it with the new one. I reinstalled the shroud with the new timer installed.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

John from San Diego, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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i smell very bad smell coming from refrigerator

I started look inside ,disconnected power, and open all possible compartments to see any burned part. Fortunately I fined a small part look like melted and then i went online and make my research .Then i ordered that part and change it.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Arsen from Glendale, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

7 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT NOT COLD ENOUGH (20 DEGREES)

REPLACED TIMER-DEFROST 215846602..REPLACED THERMOSTAT-DEFROST KIT 5303918202..REPLACED CONTROL, TEMPERATURE 5304421256..RECHARGED SYSTEM WITH 134A...ALL FANS WORKING...COMPRESSOR RUNS.. FREEZER STILL NOT GETTING COLD ENOUGH...HOLDING AT 20 DEGREES...ANY SUGGESTIONS..THANKS..DAN

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

DANIEL from CAPE CORAL, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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Refrigerator too warm

The parts were easily replaceable. No special instructions needed. Just identify and remove and replace. I didn't know which specific part needed to be replaced (both reported to fix my problem) but neither part was very expensive so I replaced both. No special tools needed. 1/4" nutdriver and phillips head screwdriver. Repair took about 30 minutes. I did have to make an adjustment on the defrost timer (a small dial on the unit) I just set it how the old part was set. I immediately knew it was going to work when I plugged the refrigerator back in and the fan motor inside the freezer kicked on. Easy peesy...

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor Kit - 120V 60Hz

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

James from N RICHLND HLS, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.

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Light Switch not working properly

After unplugging the fridge, I took a small flat headed screwdriver and carefully pried off the light switch from the inside, right side of the refrigerator. I disconnected the 2 wires from the switch and replaced it with the new switch and pushed it back into the frame of the fridge. Done !! Very very easy !! Thank you

Parts Used:

Light Switch

William from ORMOND BEACH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator and freezer running to warm.

I watched the video on how to change the defrost thermostat. I removed the back cover inside the freezer then I pulled off the old defrost thermostat and then using a pair of wire cutters I cut it off and then bared a little of both of the wires and then slid the heat sherink and wire connectors on the existing wires and then slid the other ends of the wires into the wire connectors then crimped the ends of the connectors and then tried using heat on the heat shrinks but still used rubber electric tape over it. I clipped the new thermostat were the old one was and then reattached the freezer wall cover and plugged the refrigerator back in. 24 hours later I checked the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer and both are running a lot colder.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat