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Customer:
Kenneth from Neptune, NJ
Parts Used:
819342
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Could not properly open the door wirhout the handle
I Clean the handle both top and bottom. I place the cap in place on the bottom of the handle and tap it in snug with a hammer. I then place the top of the handle back into it's original position and then I screwed the end cap in place at the bottom. EASY !!
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Customer:
Christine from WASHINGTON, DC
Parts Used:
819342
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
End cap of fridge door had failed
Simple to unscrew and replace parts
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Customer:
Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
Parts Used:
4387478
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Refrigerator light would not turn on.
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom. The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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Customer:
Joseph from Chesterfield, MO
Parts Used:
WP2196157
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
The plastic water fill tube got cracked when we moved. I called a parts company and they told me they couldn't just sell me the tube I would have to buy a whole kit for about $50 dollars. I decided to glue the tube. It worked for a while then it started leaking. So I thought I would have to buy
I hand screwed the fill tube into the water tube and stuck it into the freezer hole. I screwed the fill tube to the back of the refrigerator.

Thanks so much! You saved me a bundle!!
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Customer:
Annette from Coon Rapids, MN
Parts Used:
836410
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Crisper post was missing
My refrigerator is about 26 yrs old and the part I received must have been for newer models, but I was able to insert the part into a little rubber part attached to the bottom the refrigerator,
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Customer:
Kathryn from CHARLESTON, WV
Parts Used:
WP2210047
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
I broke the glass shelf that covers the crisper.
I placed the glass into the frame. I attempted to slide the frame into the refrigerator over the two crisper drawers. It wouldn't go.

My son came to my rescue. "Mother, the drawers slide into the frame". He took the drawers out, put the frame in the refrigerator, placed the glass cover into the frame, then slide the drawers back into the rungs made for them in the frame. Easy peasy! ;

Ordering was made smooth with a good program for finding parts.

Thank you.
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Customer:
Gail from Golden, CO
Parts Used:
W11384469
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Broke light switch while cleaning
use kitchen knife to pry out. replaced switch assemble and pressed back into place. Could not have done this with out help from previous customers. Thanks
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Customer:
Joseph from BONITA SPGS, FL
Parts Used:
W11700559
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
none
install ice maker 2 screws wire harness pluged in done
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Customer:
Sheryll Lawrence from BRONX, NY
Parts Used:
WP489497, WP488163
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Screws are a bit small and short for the job
Using a screwdriver
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Customer:
Robert from MERRIMACK, NH
Parts Used:
WP2196157
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Connection leaked as tube entered freezer
Followed video and had one problen, the metal pipe would not release as shown,so I used a hacksaw between the plastic and metal pipe, removing the metal pipe from inside as the video shows. Good instructions.
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Customer:
Christopher from CASTAIC, CA
Parts Used:
WPW10511937
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Wasn't getting or staying cold enough
Watched the installation video and was able to make repair easily
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Customer:
Bernard from DONALDSONVLLE, LA
Parts Used:
W11745278
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
door hinge broke.
Removed door and replaced bushing bracket was ok.
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Customer:
Justin from BROOKLYN, NY
Parts Used:
W10920279
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Fridge won't start
When you plug in the fridge it will begin to make noise, but never get cool. When you open the door it will stop and will not turn back on.

This part is listed as one that can fix the problem, but the installation video does not match my fridge.

I've replaced the capacitor (PS11757023), the compressor start relay (PS11740412), and condenser fan (PS1957416) and none of them have fixed the problem.

I really don't want to throw this fridge out. Please help! justin@jplt.com
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Customer:
Chris from SACRAMENTO, CA
Parts Used:
W11700559
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Installed Ice Maker in Freezer
Installed ice machine components using kit and included instructions. Easy! Ran a copper line from under sink valve to back of refrigerator under the floor. Drilled two holes to run copper line. Plumber turned water off and replaced single valve with a double valve (one line to faucet and the other for the copper line). Installed shut off valve and filter at the other end of copper line. Then stainless hose to refrigerator. Everything went smooth. Double check the factory installed plastic line from the electric valve to the inlet for your freezer. Mine was barely inserted and leaked. I pushed it in all the way and it is fine now... Ice maker works really well! Wish I had done this sooner!
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Customer:
Dana from Oldsmar, FL
Parts Used:
WP2210047
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
The glass shelf fell and broke while being washed
The glass shelf replacement simply fits into the plastic frame which holds it and completes the shelf unit above the crisper bins.
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