GFU20F5AW6 Gibson Freezer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- David from ABINGDON, VA
- Parts Used:
- 5304464438
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.
Remove the cardboard access cover at the bottom back of the fridge. On the left side, locate the run capacitor. Remove it by prying it loose from its socket, after first removing the wire hold down clamp. One wonders why the clamp is there, which makes it difficult to get the run capacitor out. Be careful not to disrupt in any way the copper refrigerant tubes. If you mess them up, you will have wasted your time and effort trying to repair the machine. I was lucky, since a failed run capacitor is the problem only about 12% of the time, based on what I’ve read. Hallelujah! It was the problem with my fridge.
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- Customer:
- Marion from Jamestown, NY
- Parts Used:
- 5304507199
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
freezer not cold
took door of removed gasket replaced
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- Customer:
- Richard from SLIDELL, LA
- Parts Used:
- 297216600
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
freezer would frost up and not get cold enough to keep frozen.
Removed shelves ,removed panel on interior back wall with Philips screwdriver ,unplugged wire terminals slid thermostat off coil ,then reversed process to complete installation.
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- Customer:
- Glenn from CHAPPELL HILL, TX
- Parts Used:
- 5304507199
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Followed the instructions that were sent and repair was easy.
Followed the instructions
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- Customer:
- DAVE from LOS RANCHOS, NM
- Parts Used:
- 5304518034
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Defrost Timer
The old defrost timer started making a screeching noise (probably bearings going out). The replacement part was a cinch to install. When I initially spoke to a PartsSelect person, they said the part number I gave them was not consistent with my old '94 Tappan Freezer. They were able to still find the proper replacement part number. The video that was on-line helpful also.
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- Customer:
- Gerald from North Little Rock, AR
- Parts Used:
- 5304507199
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Warm out door gasket.
Had to lossen around 60 screws to allow for the old gasket to be removed. Then I began the process of inserting the new gasket by fitting it into the gasket channel opened when I loosened the 60 screws. I inserted the gasket a little at a time making sure it was properly fitted then I tightened that part and then do the next part until I finished replacing the gasket.
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- Customer:
- Rex from BEDFORD, WY
- Parts Used:
- 5304513033
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Freezer would only run sometimes by turning the thermostat to highest position fully clockwise. Sometimes turning it full CW wouldn't turn on. Once the freezer would run on highest setting, it seemed that it wouldn't shut off. I put a thermometer inside and would read -15deg when running. +15-20deg.
Replaced thermostat and it fixed the problem. Freezer comes on and turns off automatically and regulates internal temperature around 2-5 degrees.
The hardest part was extending the coiled probe tubing and forming it to fit into clamp without kinking it.
The hardest part was extending the coiled probe tubing and forming it to fit into clamp without kinking it.
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- Customer:
- Tunis from NOLANVILLE, TX
- Parts Used:
- 297216600
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Freezer wouldn't shut off and wouldn't reach cold enough temperature.
Removed existing part, tested it, found it to be defective. OrderEd a new one and replaced the existing one.
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- Customer:
- John from DUNBAR, WV
- Parts Used:
- 297147700
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Missing key
After removing the key from its shipping package I pushed it into the freezer locking slot and turned it to lock and unlock the lid and then removed it. I had no problems with this fix. Of course, I am an older gentleman with a lot of experience in repairs around my house,as well as other houses. I am sure that a less experienced person may have more of problem with this type of "repair".
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- Customer:
- Yvonne from CORP CHRISTI, TX
- Parts Used:
- 297309000, 5305878546
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Fan motor died.
Remove shelves. Unplug unit. Unscrew back panel. Remove wire harness. Remove old fan. Insert new fan. Screw it in. Reattach wires harness. Plug unit in and make sure fan is on.
Reattach back panel. Put shelves back in.
Reattach back panel. Put shelves back in.
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- Customer:
- christine from gloucester, MA
- Parts Used:
- 216446900
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
door handle broke after years of use
I ordered the handle , which was easy and resonable priced.
I used a cordless screw driver . And it was done in under 30 seconds . Quick repair
I used a cordless screw driver . And it was done in under 30 seconds . Quick repair
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- Customer:
- Mervin from BOYD, TX
- Parts Used:
- 5304513033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
It wouldn't restart when it turned off
I changed the cooling control
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- Customer:
- marilyn from Dunlap, TN
- Parts Used:
- 5304513033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set
Freezer would not stop running and had frosted over
Pretty simple, take cover off back of freezer to access thermostat, unhook thermostat and replace with new one. It had wire hookups different from original part so had to look up that information. Turned out it did not matter which wire went on which prong.
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