FRS26XGCW1 Frigidaire Refrigerator - Instructions

First I determined the icemaker was the problem when it was no longer calling for water. You can hear that "whistle" for 6-7 seconds when it calls for water. Anyway, replacement was a piece of cake, but did not entirely fix my problem. I also had to flush the lines to the soloniods that allow water to flow through the filter and into the water storage tank because it was cloggged with a little piece of plastic.

removed old fan and replaced it.3 screws and plug.Always unplug appliance when working on it.

Ordered the Capacitor and the Thermostat Control. Parts were received in a matter of a few days, easy to install, but did not fix the problem. Had to call a repairman to fix the problem (compressor relay - this part not available to order for this model number with Parts Select). Will continue to use Parts Select in the future for other parts, but not happy that the actual part I needed was not available - had to use other methods.

Top freezer took off the panel in freezer and melted the ice around coils and found the defrost thermostat and replaced with the new one. Just followed the instructions from your video on line. Freezer works just fine now. Refrigerator is 38 years old.

After disassembling, the thermal fuse I ordered were not and exact fit, I had to cut off the ring terminals, strip the insulation back and splice it in.
It works.

Occasionally, we'd get one batch of ice cubes and a frozen lake of water in the bottom of the ice tray.

The installation was easy and I won't bother duplicating the comments of others who have installed this part.

One word of caution: The ice maker contains a heating element on the bottom. That element is apparently live even when the ice bar is in the upper (off) position. When I unscrewed the old ice maker and went to lift it off the bolts, I severely burned my finger on the bottom of the old ice maker because apparently I started the repair in the middle of the heating cycle.

I highly recommend that you unplug the ice maker entirely before doing the replacement and gingerly ensure that the unit isn't hot before touching it. You'll save yourself a nasty burn.

the freezer hinge was very easy to replace the refrigerator gasket was removed by taking the screws out and removing the door panel new gasket was put on the door panel then screwed back on the door the gasket was not fitting against the refrigerator cabinet real good untill I heated it up with a blowdryer then it fit fine.

watched the video (VERY helpful) and then removed the old icemaker and replaced it with the new one. Difficult only because of the small working space in the side by side freezer plus you can't see what you're doing when you tighten the screws. Working like a charm now.

After determining the ice maker was getting water but not harvesting the ice, I ordered a replacement Ice Maker. Installation was easy. One electrical connection and two screws. Following the video to make sure I did not miss any steps I had ice in just a few hours. Just in time for a July heat wave!

Unscrewed (loosen) screws lifted unit out unplugged electrical connection. plugged in unit hung on screws tightened screws and had ice in less then 1 hour. Rick

Used pliers to remove and install tank support studs.

Loosen two screws, unplug power, lift it off, put new one on and make sure water chute is correct place, tighten screws!

1. Removed plastic cap on hinge by gently prying up on an edge and lifting up.
2. Removed 3 screws in the hinge, one at a time.
3. Removed hinge and broken piece in freezer door.
4. Installed new hinge: Ensure spring goes back into larger hole and the alignment pin is in the smaller hole.
5. Turn top of hinge and align all 3 holes.
6. Place screws in all holes and loosely tighten.
7. Align freezer door
8. Tighten all 3 screws while holding freezer door in alignment.
9. Replace plastic cap.

just had to loosen the old, broken piece, and snap in the replacement. Piece of cake

Simple, removed old frame, took off the humidity slide control and installed on new frame. Slid it back in place. Great service, had it the next day, thanks.