FGHI2164QE0 Frigidaire Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Patrick from RICHWOOD, TX
- Parts Used:
- 242252603
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
The fan had stopped spinning. According to the internet it should spin freely if I use my hand, but it wouldn't.
After pulling the fridge away from the wall and opening the paper backing on the bottom, I could see the motor. It's affixed to 3 metal ribs by 3 small screw/nuts. There is also a 12" wiring harness that led to a simple disconnect. Removing the disconnect and the 3 nuts was easy. However, there was no room to remove the motor with the fan attached. Between frame parts, the drip pan below, the ribs, and small, delicate copper tubing that can't get bent, it wouldn't fit thru any openings. So we rotated the motor inside the framework until the blade faced out, then reached in with a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the washer. Removing the washer is easy, it's just difficult to reach. With the washer off the fan was out of the way and very carefully (it was tight) the motor came out. Reverse was the same issue. Motor tight going in, not a lot of room to maneuver fan onto motor, and needed needle nose to tighten washer again. Make sure you tighten the washer before you install the motor on the prongs. Otherwise you need to remove it from the ribs, twist it to face you, then reinstall it on the prongs. Also, I felt I was stripping the nuts into the new motor. Turns out the holes in the motor aren't tapped. i realized the nuts are self tapping once I looked at them. I'm a big time DIYer and this wasn't bad at all. If your motor/fan assembly comes out whole, it's even easier.
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- Customer:
- Erin from NEW ORLEANS, LA
- Parts Used:
- 242193214
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old refrigerator door gasket was warped and door wouldn't stay tightly closed.
No tools needed. Popped out old gasket, cleaned/sanitizeddoor and popped new gasket into grooves. Door now closes tightly!!!
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- Customer:
- Edward from GROTON, CT
- Parts Used:
- 241798231
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Ice maker stopped working. Part needed to repair it no longer available so had to replace the whole icemaker.
Loosened the two mounting screws (no need to remove them), lift off the icemaker and unplug it. Reverse the order and done.
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- Customer:
- Sharon from Montague, MI
- Parts Used:
- 242193211
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
moved into a new home and the inside freezer was iceing next to the freezer gasket.
purchased a new freezer gasket. It is still iceing in the freezer but now all over the top part and down the back. The new gasket does not secure tight enough around the entire freezer door when it is closed. It is secured properly to the door but does not "grab" tight enough when the freezer door is closed.
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- Customer:
- Jack from WALLING, TN
- Parts Used:
- 241639502
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
Fridge started making a loud racket. Condenser Fan Blade then disintegrated to dust and pieces. The plastic had degraded significantly.
The repair itself total time was quick and easy. Since the original fan blade blew apart, it was only a matter of putting the new one on in it's place. This can be done by feeding the blade between the cowling and Condenser coil and applying pressure to get it on the shaft.
If your fan is still on the shaft, simply push it off and extract it the same way. Then place the new one on the shaft.
In my case, since the part would take a couple days to get, and I had food both in the fridge and the freezer, I removed and unplugged the Condenser Fan Motor and the cowling frame and temporarily spliced a small fan I had into the line for the condenser motor. This kept the fridge working long enough to get the replacement part.
Side note. Direction of airflow is towards the Compressor, and draws air across the Condenser coils.
Hope this helps someone. :)
If your fan is still on the shaft, simply push it off and extract it the same way. Then place the new one on the shaft.
In my case, since the part would take a couple days to get, and I had food both in the fridge and the freezer, I removed and unplugged the Condenser Fan Motor and the cowling frame and temporarily spliced a small fan I had into the line for the condenser motor. This kept the fridge working long enough to get the replacement part.
Side note. Direction of airflow is towards the Compressor, and draws air across the Condenser coils.
Hope this helps someone. :)
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- Customer:
- James from KNOXVILLE, TN
- Parts Used:
- 241798231
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Ice maker would dump ice one time and then stop. Turning the ice maker off for a minute and back on would repeat the process.
I removed the two side mount screws with a screwdriver and disconnected the electrical plug to the ice maker to remove it. I reversed the process to install the new one.
It was the thermostat that was the problem, but I chose to replace the entire ice maker for only $25 more.
It was the thermostat that was the problem, but I chose to replace the entire ice maker for only $25 more.
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- Customer:
- Douglas from HOUSTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- 240356501
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Rail had split and would not support drawer.
Removed drawer. Removed shelve. Flipped shelve over. Removed one screw. Undid tab on each end. Removed bad rail. Replaced with new rail and reversed order. Easy fix.
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- Customer:
- Sam from Ravenswood, WV
- Parts Used:
- 241850615
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
Not making ice
Took out old replaced with new. Now it makes ice
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plastic drawer slide was broken
First I watched the video that provided - extremely helpful - thank you- when the part arrived I removed the drawer and shelf - unscrewed the screw- pushed the slide catches to one side and removed - then I screwed new slide on - pushed to lock in the catches and DONE! That simple - EASY PEESEY!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR VIDEO AND SUPER FAST NEXT DAY SERVICE - AMAZING HOW FAST!! WILL USE ANYTIME I NEED PART AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR SITE! TIME- 5 MINUTES TOPS!
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- Customer:
- Howard from Sharpsburg, SC
- Parts Used:
- 240350609
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Glass
Order parts on sat.afternoon,and got part on Tues.aand installed in less them 2 min.
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- Customer:
- BETTY from SHINGLETOWN, CA
- Parts Used:
- 242015201
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Scratch on stainless frig door.
Can't supply any info that would be helpful. Ordered a " badge" that covered 100% of the scratch and stuck it on. Scratch now covered and problem solved. Thanks for asking.
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- Customer:
- Dorothea from HICKORY, NC
- Parts Used:
- 5304498909
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Freezer shelf fell off door due to broken brackets
The part arrived on time. I unwrapped it and matched the brackets with the places on the door that fit. I gave it a tap and it was in place. I applied light pressure to make sure it wasn't going to fall out, then filled the bin as before. I was very pleased that the part I ordered was actually the correct piece and fit perfectly.
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- Customer:
- Robert from GUNTERSVILLE, AL
- Parts Used:
- 242252603
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
Water inlet valve stuck open
Turned off water to inlet valve. Unbolted valve from back of unit, disconnect water supply line from valve, disconnected water line to ice maker. Put on new compression ring around water supply line. Pressed ice maker line into new valve, installed valve back on unit, then connected main supply line to valve. Works like a charm.
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- Customer:
- Harriet from LOCKWOOD, NY
- Parts Used:
- 240365401
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
It was broken in the front part that hooked in the hole
Took the drawer and shelf out then took the screw out and took the old one out and then put the new one on.
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- Customer:
- Margery from WOODBURY, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 242193214
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
rubber seal was wore out
just pull the old off and put the new one on the magnetic strip inside the rubber was the key it just grabbed the area real easy.
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