2537088440F Kenmore 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:
- 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:
- Arsen from Glendale, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
i smell very bad smell coming from refrigerator
I started look inside ,disconnected power, and open all possible compartments to see any burned part. Fortunately I fined a small part look like melted and then i went online and make my research .Then i ordered that part and change it.
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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:
- MANUEL from LOS ANGELES, CA
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
bottom door seal won't seal right
R&R DOOR SEAL VERY EASY TO INSTALL THANKS TO ALL
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- Customer:
- Burl from Miles city, MT
- Parts Used:
- 241505701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
leaked water
pulled off old tube and snaped on new one
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- Customer:
- John from San Diego, CA
- Parts Used:
- 215846602
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The refrigerator wasn't cold enough.
I removed the plastic shroud on the ceiling of the refigerator, unscrewed and unplugged the old defrost timer, and replaced it with the new one. I reinstalled the shroud with the new timer installed.
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- Customer:
- will from bushnell, IL
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Freezer froze up/ Fridge ran warm
Thawed out freezer, I recommend laying a couple old towels in freezer to soak up melted ice. Replaced old thermostat with new part. Removed 2 screws, removed back plate, unplugged 2 connectors and cut 2 wires. Crimped in new thermostat and repositioned to original part location. Reconnected plugs as I reinstalled back plate. Installed 2 screws and connected power. Works like new! Trouble shooting and part installation video is very helpful, great site!
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- Customer:
- James from FORESTDALE, MA
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
door gasket torn on top
followed installation video on your website which was very helpful. Very easy repair. The packing material was great.
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- Customer:
- Douglas from CARIBOU, ME
- Parts Used:
- 240534701
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
retainer bar broke
took the old one off and snapped the new one in place. Very easy to do.
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- Customer:
- w l from PIKESVILLE, MD
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
crack
pull off the old gasket and push on the new one into the channel...
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- Customer:
- janet from Parryville, PA
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
torn and cracked gasket
Took off the old one, replace the new one in less than 5 minutes
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- Customer:
- John from Pilesgrove, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 240360801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lost the temperature control know
The knob came in the plastic package. It was the correct part. I opened the package and placed the knob on the prongs. Now it works fine.
Thanks
John S.
Thanks
John S.
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- Customer:
- Elyse from NEW ORLEANS, LA
- Parts Used:
- 241872503
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
It would have been nice to fix item I paid for but I never received it.
I tried contacting this page about the item I never received but I never heard back so this is my review. I DIDNT FIX IT BECAUSE I DIDNT GET ITEM.
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- Customer:
- Sherry from Newberry, SC
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
the freezer frosted up and the fridge was not getting cold.
I watched the instructional video and did what it said.
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