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Customer:: Jeremiah from Northglenn, CO
Parts Used:: 297216600
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver

Fridge was getting warm while the freezer was cold and running constantly.

After testing and eliminating the temperature control and the timer as the problem, I turned to the thermostat. I had to wait for the ice buildup to thaw and then could remove the rear freezer panel (this was the 3rd time: first, to discover the ice buildup causing the problem, second when it came back after a complete thaw and test the thermostat, and this time to put the Partselect thermostat back in). My thermostat was visibly damaged from water melting into ice and expanding the casing and eventually breaking one of the connections. I connected the thermostat connection wires (not recommended) to get by while ordering the part, which shipped faster than local repair places could get it from their warehouses, and at a fraction of the cost. I'm really impressed with partselect's fast service and all the knowledgable customers who have explained how they installed them. I now have an intimate knowledge of how my fridge works and saved hundreds in repair, or twice that in replacement. Thanks!

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Customer:: jerry from petaluma, CA
Parts Used:: 5304464438
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

refer quit cooling and so did freezer

I replaced the defrost timer,defrost thermostat,and run cap.as it turned out the compressor went bad. I dont know the model because but the time I got this review I replaced the refer with a knew one . two weeks living out of coolers was so much fun !!!!!!!!

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Customer:: FRANK from BRADENTON, FL
Parts Used:: 5304464438
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver

Frige and freezer not cooling

I should have ordered start kit instead of start capacitor. The start cap astir did not fix problem so I ordered kit. Compasator comes as part of kit. Followed enclosed instructions. Cut existing wires and reconnected new wiring. Simple as that. It's a plug in item. Now worried it may be working to good. Freezer down to 10 deg. Watching to see if compressor is running to long. Seems ok lol. Wife hates me now. She wanted new frige.

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Customer:: Curtis from Winlock, WA
Parts Used:: 5304464438
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins

won't start repaced the run capacitor didn't solve the problem so I ordered a defrost timer

I watched the videos (they really help) and followed the steps. Everything went smooth with no surprises

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Customer:: hector from los fresnos, TX
Parts Used:: 297309000
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers, Wrench set

When I was ready to instal fan motor, I noticed that there was no thread where I was supposed to screw in the bolts

When i found out there was no thread in brace where bolts were supposed to screw in, I panicked. I thought I would have to send part back or go to a machine shop to make a thread. I called a friend for help and he told me the bolts would make the thread if I just screwed them in. Sure enough, the bolts made the thread and then I just proceeded to instal motor and put refrigerator back together. It was simple.

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Customer:: Gary from Hudson, FL
Parts Used:: 5304464438
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

not cold enough

per the video..easy installation....unfortunately the temperature did not improve. We still have a refrigerator temp in the upper freezer.....and a "cooler" in the refrigerator section

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Customer:: David from Front Royal, VA
Parts Used:: 297216600
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver

Freezer freezes up; lower unit to warm

Replaced freezer defrost thermostat. Unit worked perfectly.

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Customer:: John W from Gloucester, MA
Parts Used:: 297243800
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

broken light switch

Removed 2 screws holding front bottom vent grille. . Through opening behind grille found broken part of switch hanging on wires. Removed wires from switch and fed them out through hole for mounting switch, connected wire and pushed into place. The greatest difficulty encountered was my 82 year old knees.

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Customer:: Richard from Clovis, NM
Parts Used:: 297309000, 5308000010
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

Evaporator Fan Motor was making loud rattling sound.

Unplugged freezer from electrical socket. Removed lower trays from freezer. Removed sound proof stripping from sides of back panel. Removed upper, lower and side screws from back, lower panel using No. 2 phillips screwdriver. Disconnected motor wires from quick disconnect power supply. Removed motor bracket from freezer back using nut driver. Removed motor from bracket using same nut driver. Replaced motor and screws in bracket. reattached quick disconnect. Attached fan blade to motor making certain to push blade on shaft securely. Replaced bracket to freezer back. Replaced back cover. Replaced stripping. Plugged into power supply. Total time 15-20 minutes.

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Customer:: Augusto from Gretna, LA
Parts Used:: 297216600
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver

thermostate stop working frozzen up

just like the video show sa 1,2,3 yeaaa thanks

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Customer:: Nancy from Star Lake, NY
Parts Used:: 297147700
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Needed a freezer key

We really didn t need to do a repair, we just ordered a freezer key that we didn t have. I must say the shipping was fast we received it the next day. It was worth the shipping charge. We will be ordering again. Great service.

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Customer:: David from San Marcos, TX
Parts Used:: 297216600
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

Freezer would constantly run. Even when it was super cold inside.

I ordered a new thermostat and installed it in less than 15 minutes. Looks like the problem is fixed. Now ,the freezer cycles on and off correctly. The part was ordered on a Monday and I got it the next day. I am very satisfied.

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Customer:: ronald from deering, NH
Parts Used:: 5304464438
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

freezer would not freeze longer than one day. after ten years without problem

pulled out freezer, went to floor,reached in next to compressor pulled off clip just like on the video.Pulled off old capacitator took off wire leads.Installed new one. Freezer runs great.Loaded it up with beef pork and venison. No problems.

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Customer:: Linda from Fresno, CA
Parts Used:: 297147700
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

freezer door got locked and we couldn't find the key

inserted key and turned

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Customer:: donald from medina, OH
Parts Used:: 297235200
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Freezer Control Went Bad

I order a new controll unit and it arrived the next day. Installed the new unit and we were back working. Great service. Thank you very much

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