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Freezer gasket worn out and slightly torn on top.
I pulled the ils gasket out of track and replaced with the new one. Instructions ncluded state to be very careful with new gasket as the magnets may break. Total time 2 minutes with no tools required.
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Freezer Door Gasket
  • William from PRATTVILLE, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The frost free drain behind the freezer compartment clogged and water collected in the bottom of the freezer and eventually came out the door on the right front of the refrigerator.
The other instructions and the video provided by Parts Direct are pretty good with instructions, but they omit two steps. First, if you have an ice maker, you will need to unplug the connector on the back side of the panel you remove at the back of the refrigerator to access the drain tube. Just unplug it and you can move the removed panel to the side without disconnecting any of the water lines. Second, the instructions say to just reconnect the "bottom end" of the new p-trap drain to the drain pan at the bottom of the refrigerator. They don't tell you there are two places to connect the new p-trap to the drain pan. The original tube/trough connected to the one at the back of the drain pan on the left (viewed from the rear of the refrigerator). At first, it looks like the new p-trap won't reach to it for the connection, but if you look closer, there is another connector to the right of the original one that the p-trap connects to properly. Replacing the drain trough with the new p-trap was actually pretty easy and would only take about a half hour. Add another half hour to give the refrigerator coils a good cleaning as they will need it now that you can reach them. The real time consumer, 3 to 4 hours, is needed to use a hair dryer to melt and clear the ice from the condenser at the back of the freezer so the water can drain. Just take your time and all the ice will eventually melt and drain out so the new p-trap will work properly.
Parts Used:
P-Trap Drain Tube Kit
  • David from ROSEBURG, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Light Fixture in refrigerator started flickering, eventually becoming dim. Based on information I found on YouTube, the issue pointed to the LED Light Module.
The first step was to turn off the breaker supplying power to the refrigerator. This was easier than trying to move the refrigerator to unplug.
The second step required moving one Philips head screw so the light fixture cover could be removed.
The third step required removing the existing LED Light Module.
The fourth step required installing the new replacement LED Light Module.
Lastly everything was put back in place and the circuit breaker turned on.
The lighting in the refrigerator is now back to normal.
Note: I did find a good video on You Tube that showed all the steps listed above.
This is definitely a DIY project.
BR
Marvin
Parts Used:
LED Light Module
  • Marvin from PULASKI, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The glass shattered in a 1000 pieces during a mild cleaning!
These guys had my part mailed in lighting fast! It arrived in 2 days in a padded box in perfect shape.The price was the best on line and they saved my life one day before thansgiving!! They got my vote and respect! Great job partselect!!! walt , crete illinois
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Crisper Glass Shelf Insert
  • walter from crete, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Fridge would not start
Unplug the fridge then wheel the refrigerator out to where you can get to the back - you will probably have to disconnect the ice maker water hose. Using the nut driver remove all the screws from the lower panel on the fridge. You will not have to remove the water hose connection just move the panel around a little. Look on the left side (facing the back of the fridge) you will see the capacitor held onto the compressor with a spring clip. Just pull the clip toward you and that will free the capacitor. Pull up on the capacitor and that will unplug it from the compressor. Be careful not to touch the two poles on the old capacitor. Capacitors store electricity and it could give you a jolt. I used electrical tape to insulate the poles and then threw it away. Plug in the new capacitor- re-hook the clip, reinstall the back panel, plug it in and verify that the fridge is working. Hook your water hose back up and move it back into place and you are done.
Parts Used:
Capacitor
  • Glen from PT CHARLOTTE, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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no water when under sink water filter installed
I called the installer of my filter unit and he told me that often, thhe fridge filter is the problem. Like magic it worked
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Water Filter Bypass
  • Emi from Arlington, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Torn/damaged refrigerator door gaskets.
Uncurl new gaskets (set out on a table or countertop) and let them get to room temperature so they straighten out. Use hands to pull off old door gaskets. Starting at corners, use hands to push gasket into the groove on the door. Make sure gasket is properly seated all the way around the door. If some part is still wrinkled or bent, carefully use a hairdryer to heat it a bit and smooth it out.
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Gray Refrigerator Door Gasket
  • Elizabeth from ALEXANDRIA, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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leaking water onto floor
replaced the poorly designed "duck bill" drain with this P trap. Very simple repair done by accessing through the back of the refrigerator. The video on this website walked me right through the repair. It did however fail to mention that the ice has to be removed from the inside. I had to remove the drawer face and pull outs. Then the ice maker and back panel are removed. I used a heat gun and screwdriver to chip and melt the ice build up. If one had the luxury of having another refrigerator to move food in to you could just unplug the unit until the ice melts.
Parts Used:
P-Trap Drain Tube Kit
  • Mark from ALTO, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Seal from ice dispenser
The old gasket kept coming off. I pryed off the old plastic insert with a kitchen knife and snapped the new one in. Without the gasket the ice wasn’t being made
Parts Used:
Seal Cantilever Bin
  • Keith from DYER, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Center Crisper rail was broken and the drawers were not closing all the way
Just pulled out theold and squeezed in the new. I forced it and it went in.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Center Rail
  • Edward from Lowell, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Lid kept popping off Pantry drawer
Could not figure out why this was happening suddenly. Then remembered I had recently changed the lid to one I had stored for over two years in the garage. They had sent me a replacement lid when the unit was less than a year old because the origianl had a crack in the clear section. Noticed it seemed a little warped. Thought I would replace it to see if that solved the
problem.
We had to replace the side panel of the draawer because the warped lid had broken the peg off of one side. I didn't want that to happen again.
The new lid did the job....This company is the only one I will use in the future for my appliances. Very easy to find parts and the pricing was better.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Pantry Drawer Door Cover
  • Alice from Santa Ana, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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2nd time the frame and rail has broken
Removed the old frame and removed the metal rod from the front of the old and slide it in to the new frame.
Then I took a piece from the old frame, measured the distance to the center of the two shelf brackets mounted inside in the rear of the refrigerator. Then I drilled two holes in the salvaged piece and mounted the piece as a support under the new frame using #8 sheet metal stews. This will prevent future breaks.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Frame Refrigerator Center Rail
  • Jerry from GREAT FALLS, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Gasket just wore out was leaking
Once I took new gaskets out of carton
and put out on patio to warm up I removed old gaskets pressed in new gaskets which made a great seal
Job was easy and took no skill
Parts Used:
Gray Refrigerator Door Gasket
  • Raymond from HOUSTON, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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The icemaker had had failed.
They send you just the guts, the inner core of the icemaker, and don't include the back piece that has the motor to rotate the screw-drive dispenser and the blower. You get 2 wiring harnesses, and since no instructions come with, you get to figure out which one. The replacement has a few different plugs than the original and those competent can determine which without too much problem. One obstacle was the grounding screw which was inaccessible without removing another part which would have added greatly to the difficulty. I snipped off the old wire and the ring-terminal on the new one and joined the two with a wire clasp. Works like a charm. I had previously replaced the cycling thermostat and checked that the water valve solenoid was within the proper ohm boundaries-don't spend the money for the whole thing without trying those first! Mine must be an odd model because no YouTube videos showed the icemaker from this model.
Parts Used:
Ice Maker Assembly
  • Roger from FORT PIERCE, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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not making ice
watched diagnosis and repair videos online, assessed problem, order part and replaced ice maker. was not expecting to replace wiring harness but got it done and icemaker is working just fine.
Parts Used:
Ice Maker Assembly
  • Thomas from SURPRISE, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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