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Customer:
Karl from BIRDSBORO, PA
Parts Used:
W11581579
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Shelf studs broke several years ago and I had a problem locating them. Finally wised up and checked Part Direct and found them, ordered the kit w/ 12 pieces. Then quickly watched the installation video. Took less than 30 minutes to replace two different studs. Wife is very happy.
Simply took broken pieces of old stud out and replaced with the new ones. Used pliers to adjust them. Replace a freezer stud and a fridge stud.
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Customer:
Patricia from AUBURN, NY
Parts Used:
WP3400012, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
refrigerator door would not stay closed , I would close the door and it would bounce back out , I had to close the door by holding it closed each time I opened it
I watched the video, removed the top three screws , took the door off , put the door on the floor and removed the part with a socket.Then I put the new part in after lubricating . I picked the door up put it on the stem below , replaced the three screws and closed the door . The video was a big help was very easy to do and the part was quickly shipped .Thank you for all your help . Patricia
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Customer:
Janice from Waunakee, WI
Parts Used:
4388538
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
broken shelf peg
followed video instructions
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Customer:
William from ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Parts Used:
WPW10329686
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Broken door stop.
Replaced very easy.
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Customer:
cecil from ATASCADERO, CA
Parts Used:
WPW10329686
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Door would not close wright
Remove top henge, lift door off bottom henge, take off old plastic closer put on new one. Door works great now
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Customer:
Linda from KANNAPOLIS, NC
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP3400012, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The fridge side on side by side was slipping down and door would not close on its own. My daughter and I watched the video and replaced BOTH PIECES
Watched the video and it was very easy!! My daughter and I replaced BOTH CAM PIECES in less than 30 mins. Working like new!
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Customer:
Jamie from CHAFFEE, NY
Parts Used:
WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Door would not stay closed
Remove all contents from refrigerator door. Removed top hinge (3 machine screws). Remove door & place on table. Remove closing cam from bottom of door & install the replacement-reassemble. Very easy repair for a very annoying problem. Lots of descriptions on You Tube as well.
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Customer:
Bruce from MONTGOMERY, AL
Parts Used:
WP3400012
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Refrigerator door not closing properly
We’d had the refrigerator repaired a year ago by the service department of our local appliance store. Turns out the service tech somehow used the wrong screw when replacing the door cam, causing it to rub on the cams and causing premature wear. After watching the provided repair video, it took about 10 minutes to remove the door, replace the cams and reinstall the door. Saved well over $100 and had the job done right this time.
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Customer:
John from ATHOL, ID
Parts Used:
WPW10329686
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
door would not close properly
removed screw on top cover emptied ref door remove 3 top screws holding bracket on top. lifted the door then remove old cam then reassembled.
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Customer:
Jeff from BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Parts Used:
WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Refrigerator door failed to stay closed
I followed the instructions as laid out in the video associated with this fix. Aside from the fact that the video covers the freezer side door, the fix was the exact same. The video was outstanding and covered exactly how conduct the repair. Incredibly easy to follow and to do and required minimal tools. Wonderfully simple experience that saved a potentially significant amount of money to hire an appliance repair person.
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Customer:
ROBERT from UNION CITY, IN
Parts Used:
W10508993
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Shelf broke due to overloading
Remove old shelf, install new one. Five minutes - tops; don't overload the new one.
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Customer:
Ron from HENRICO, VA
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Door would not close properly. Could see handle side was lower than hinge side.
Turn fridge off. Removed top hinge cover. Removed three screws in top hinge. Lifted hinge from door. Lifted door off bottom hinge. Place door on level surface and removed old cam with socket set. Installed new cam. Removed old cam from bottom hinge with socket set. Installed new cam. Cleaned bottom of door while had easy access. Placed door back on bottom hinge. Install top hinge and screws. Finished.
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Customer:
Donald from OMAHA, NE
Parts Used:
WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Refrigerator door would not close and stay closed properly due to worn door cams
DISCLAIMER: Technically, you should start by unplugging the frig and turning off the water supply. Though there is nothing on the my frig door that is either electrical or water related, the frig does keep trying to cooling an open area. For the short while I was doing the work, I just didn't want to bother with those precautions. Had I expected the work to take longer or been working on the FREEZER door I would have most certainly have done it "correctly." But I didn't do the freezer door so, first, remove everything from the refrigerator door storage shelves and the shelves themselves. Then lift off the cap that covers the hinge mounting plate on top of the frig. Remove the screws that holds the mounting plate in place. I used a cordless drill/driver with a 1/4" socket on the end but this could be done with a nut driver or socket wrench as well. Of course, take care not to let the door fall when removing the last screw. Then, lift the door off the bottom post that his holding it in place. The door is not too heavy and one person should not have a problem doing this but if you think it might be too heavy get someone to help with this. On the frig door there are no other connectors to be concerned with. NOTE: This procedure is similar for the freezer door but there are electrical and water line connections that need to be addressed before removing the door. Once the door is off the post, lay it down on a flat work service (I used the kitchen table with some towels spread underneath to prevent scratching either the table or the frig door.) There are two pieces that ought to be replaced. One cam on the door and one at the bottom post. Both are attached with a small screw that is removed easily with your nut driver/socket/drill driver. The bottom cam came offer fairly simply but sliding a thin, flat blade screw driver under it and prying it up and off. Replace this bottom cam with a new one and screw it back down. The door cam was, for me, the more difficult item. Removing the screw was easy enough but years of wear and brittleness led it to break off as I was trying to pry it out. I was able to use a small flat blade screwdriver to cave the old plastic post in all around the insert hole until I could get a good hold and pull it out with needle nose pliers. I was tempted to try to drill the old post out but there is a hex shape to the insert hole I was afraid of ruining. Once I got the old cam out, it was a simple matter to re-insert the new cam. Since both the door and lower cams are held on by screws there is only one way they can go back on. Once the cams are back in place, lift the door back onto the post and reattach the mounting plate to the top of the frig. Take some care that the door is level and parallel to the freezer door before completely tightening the mounting screws and replacing the cap that covers the plate. If you did shut off water and unplug the frig you should turn it back on and plug it back in. And do I really need to tell you to put the shelves and stuff back? :) The door should close on its own when close enough to the frig frame that the cam notches slide into place. If it hadn't been for the door cam being so brittle, this repair would have quite simple. Even at that, digging the old post out really wasn't hard but it did take some unexpected effort. If your refrigerator door is not closing properly, this is something anyone with basic skills can do.
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Customer:
Steve from Fallbrook, CA
Parts Used:
WP2198202
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Frig did not turn off (stay running all the time) but originally did not run until I wiggled the temp nob
Just followed the Video I found on your site. Seems to work good now, took awhile to get temp setting correct (had to set it a little colder about half way between the "b" and "c" setting).
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Customer:
allen from LANCASTER, CA
Parts Used:
WPW10225581
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
leaking water in freezer
with vidio
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