All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator GSF26C5EXS00

freezer (later fridge too) wouldn't stay cold~

****Make are you order Capacitor & Starter relay too (we ordered separtely so had to pay shipping twice)**** Super easy just open access panel on back near compressor and remove retention clip with fingers, remove & replace both capacitor & starter, put clip and access panel back on, plug in and allow 8 hours to cool! Works like new again! Hope it goes another 10 years

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

David from MARYLAND HTS, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Icemaker failed to function

Removed and disconnected the icemaker, cleaned all areas and disassembled the failed parts. Reassembled with the new parts inlcuded with the purchased package and resinstalled the unit. Started the unit and chedked for proper operation. Successful repair.

Parts Used:

Icemaker Motor Kit

Terry from Glendora, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Frost build-up in freezer at ice door opening

The only real difficultly I had replacing the ice door was getting the exterior trim off the freezer door. You have to push down on the bottom of the trim to release the tabs that hold it in place. After removal of the trim, the rest of the repair is pretty straight forward.
The ice door kit solved the problem!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Ice Bin Coupling

Gary from Austin, TX
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Tab on door bin broke off.

Put on new door bin.

Parts Used:

Door Bin

Gerald from KINGWOOD, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light over range burned out

Philips screwdriver
Removed screw (1)
Removed light bulb
Put in new light bulb
Closed door to bulb compartment
Returned screw.

Pro tip! Check how many bulbs you need before ordering. Mine only needed two. I got two. I suspect I’ll buy a new microwave before new bulb burns out again. Ordering/delivery was fast. No need to have spare on hand.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 120V 25W

Vincent from CHICAGO, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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No problem

I had a son put in the new light bulbs. Rather simple

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 120V 25W

Janet from PITTSFORD, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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timing contact wheel was not making reliable contact

Repair was replacing motor kit. I did not use the plastic parts - ejector arm and separator. Went same as others described. I had removed ice maker from refrigerator although this was not necessary to replace motor unit(Please unplug refrigerator whether or not you remove the entire ice maker).
Removed three screws, removed old motor unit, inserted new unit making sure the ice level wire arm end was in slot. Ejector is D shaped so can't go in wrong. Replaced screws and replaced ice maker in freezer. Note - be sure the water tube is in the trough before trying to refasten ice maker.
Added note: If for whatever reason you need to remove ice maker note that there are three mounting screws (others have mentioned this) Completely remove one under middle of ice maker. For the two at top of ice maker - just loosen a few turns. The ice maker can be lifted and pulled away from the wall without removing these screws. Also there is a tab on the electrical wire connector for ice maker at back wall of freezer. Tab must be depressed with a flat tip screw driver while pulling out to remove wire connector. Tab is on wide side of connector facing inside of freezer.

Repair worked. Have lots of ice again.

Parts Used:

Icemaker Motor Kit

Robert from Pebble Beach, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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The ice ddispenser in the door stopped working

Simply remove the small screw frome the bottom of the bucket, slide the coupling onto the screw shaft, and retighten the screw.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Ice Bin Coupling

Quinton from Dacula, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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It was making a noise

Take out shelves and back shelf pins and remove long cover. Disconnect wires and take old part out and installed new part. Then reversed and put everything back together. It worked perfect. No more noise

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor - 120V 60Hz

AUDRA from GRIFFIN, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Ice maker quit making ice

I took the cover off, and noticed the tabs holding the timer wheel were broken off on one side. after removing the wheel, I noticed the shaft from the ice lifters was broken. Since the only way I could repair it was to buy the entire module, which I did. I received my part in 3 days. When it came, I began removing the old module by taking out the three screws holding it. After replacing the module which took about 10 minutes, my machine was making ice within about an hour. My ice holder was full in 3 days. Albert Moran, Milton, Fl

Parts Used:

Icemaker Motor Kit

Albert from Milton, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Freezer occasionally had a temperature alarm.Clicking noise also.

Was told capacitor was problem 90% of the time.Capacior was not the problem.Bad start relay.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Barry from FORD CITY, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The Light Socket Burned Out.

I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.

Parts Used:

Light Socket Kit

MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Plugged it in.

Not so good that was not the problem. Fan is not seized and all the lights work and display is not on but lights up as well. No start once plugged back in after 15 minutes of being unplugged. Nothing same no change.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

Adam from GLOVERSVILLE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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freezer and refrigerator compartments not cold enough

Used the suggested problem list here to narrow down that the repair was most likely the run capacitor. Poped the new one in and I now have better control of my compartment ranges. I have a temperature gauge in each compartment. Check them every opening of the doors.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor