GFU17F5AW2 Gibson Freezer - Instructions
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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:
- Nick from Silver Spring, MD
- Parts Used:
- 297216600
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
would not defrost
Replace thermostat and show and tell made it easy.
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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:
- 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:
- dennis from westminster, MD
- Parts Used:
- 5304436055
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
lost cooling function.
Fan was locked up.
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- Customer:
- Edmond from Carroll, NH
- Parts Used:
- 297216600
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Freezer would not keep running and the temperature was too warm.
Followed the sites instructions. Empty the bottom part of the freezer. Remove the screws. Move the panel out of the way. Easily remove the old part and replace with the new. Put the panel and screws back in place. The freezer works.
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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:
- Shawnda from Union City, PA
- Parts Used:
- 297216600, 5304464438
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
freezer not cooling
inspected visible refrigeration lines for evidence of leaking, found nothing substantial that would cause concern, ordered capacitor and defrost thermostat simply because both are inexpensive parts and theoretically either could be causing the problem. Both parts were very simple to install especially since I am a semi-retired refrigeration man.
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- Customer:
- felder from logansport, LA
- Parts Used:
- 216446900
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
broken door handle
backed out screws from old handle, install new hansel w/ same screws & screw cover. done
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- Customer:
- Bart from goldsboro, NC
- Parts Used:
- 5304464438
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
the compressor capacitor overheated
it was great. I ordered the capacitor for my frigidaire frig and it arrived
in 3 days. plugged in the part to the compressor and my frig has been
working ever since. I spent 3 minutes ordering the part and 30 seconds
attaching it to the frig. Easy, very easy. saved myself a 75 dollar repair
visit. thanks
in 3 days. plugged in the part to the compressor and my frig has been
working ever since. I spent 3 minutes ordering the part and 30 seconds
attaching it to the frig. Easy, very easy. saved myself a 75 dollar repair
visit. thanks
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- Customer:
- wilson from indialantic, FL
- Parts Used:
- 5304464438
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
compressor not running
thanks to all of the people who had the same problems I was able to make a quick fix on my fridge. I pulled the back cover off and found the compressor not kicking on so I replaced the start cap. and im back in bussiness.
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- Customer:
- Kenneth from Tahlequah, OK
- Parts Used:
- 216486500
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
stop-basket was broken
I stuck the new stop-basket in the hole where it belonged.
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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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Had to replace door handle.
Nothing to it. Remove the center insert. Under there are two phillip head screws. Remove those, place new handle in position, apply screws, and put on the insert. Your done !
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- Customer:
- robert from royal oaks, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5304518034, 297216600
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
coils would freeze over not allowing air to circulate throughout freezer
replace thermostat and timer after defrosting and cleaning out freezer. I took less than 10 minutes and now freezer has a defrost cycle that eliminates frost buildup on the coils.
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