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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Thermistor Replacement #240597203
Frigidaire Refrigerator Thermistor Replacement #240597203
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$13.86Estimated Savings
$112.5006:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermistor on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the thermistor is if the refrigerator is not cooling properly.
All of the information for this refrigerator thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, #2 square bit, 3/8" socket
All of the information for this refrigerator thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, #2 square bit, 3/8" socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a thermistor in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
If you’re replacing the thermistor in the refrigerator compartment pull the deli drawer out lift up and fully remove.
3
Next, pull both crisper drawers out and lift up to detach them from the tracks.
4
Carefully remove the lower glass shelf insert.
5
Rotate the front and rear glass support rails up to remove.
6
Note the location of the remaining shelving then detach and remove all of the shelving.
7
Lift up the air duct cover to detach.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screws securing the rear duct.
9
Pull the rear duct away from the liner.
10
Detach the thermistor from the duct and depress the tab to disconnect the wire connecter.
11
Install the new thermistor by connecting the wire connecter then snap the thermistor into place on the duct.
12
Reposition the duct and snap it into place on the liner.
13
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
14
Reposition the air duct cover and snap it into place.
15
Replace all of the upper shelving.
16
Replace the front and rear glass shelf support rails.
17
Carefully reposition the glass shelf insert.
18
Replace the crisper drawers by aligning them on the tracks and pushing them closed.
19
Pull both deli drawer slide rails out.
20
Reinstall the deli drawer by positioning the rear of the drawer first then pull the rails forward until the drawer locks into place.
21
If you need to replace the thermistor in the freezer compartment use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the screws securing the front drawer panel to the drawer rails.
22
Set the front drawer panel aside.
23
Lift out the basket.
24
Release the retaining clips and you can slide out the basket frame.
25
Pull out the drawer retaining clips so you can lift out the drawer assembly.
26
Remove the screw cover and unthread the screw securing the thermistor housing.
27
Pull out the housing and depress the tab to disconnect the wire connecter.
28
Pull the old thermistor out of the housing.
29
Install the new thermistor by properly aligning it on the housing and snapping it into place.
30
Connect the wire connecter.
31
Reposition the housing then thread and tighten the screw to secure.
32
Replace the screw cover.
33
With the slide rails pulled out, set the drawer assembly on the rails and insert the retaining clips to secure the drawer.
34
Realign the basket frame on the support rails and push back until the frame snaps into place.
35
Pull the frame forward and realign the basket in the frame.
36
Reinstall the front drawer panel by hooking the mounting studs on the front of the drawer rails.
37
Thread and tighten the screws to secure.
38
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermistor on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the thermistor is if the refrigerator is not cooling properly.
All of the information for this refrigerator thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, #2 square bit, 3/8" socket
All of the information for this refrigerator thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, #2 square bit, 3/8" socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a thermistor in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
If you’re replacing the thermistor in the refrigerator compartment pull the deli drawer out lift up and fully remove.
3
Next, pull both crisper drawers out and lift up to detach them from the tracks.
4
Carefully remove the lower glass shelf insert.
5
Rotate the front and rear glass support rails up to remove.
6
Note the location of the remaining shelving then detach and remove all of the shelving.
7
Lift up the air duct cover to detach.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screws securing the rear duct.
9
Pull the rear duct away from the liner.
10
Detach the thermistor from the duct and depress the tab to disconnect the wire connecter.
11
Install the new thermistor by connecting the wire connecter then snap the thermistor into place on the duct.
12
Reposition the duct and snap it into place on the liner.
13
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
14
Reposition the air duct cover and snap it into place.
15
Replace all of the upper shelving.
16
Replace the front and rear glass shelf support rails.
17
Carefully reposition the glass shelf insert.
18
Replace the crisper drawers by aligning them on the tracks and pushing them closed.
19
Pull both deli drawer slide rails out.
20
Reinstall the deli drawer by positioning the rear of the drawer first then pull the rails forward until the drawer locks into place.
21
If you need to replace the thermistor in the freezer compartment use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the screws securing the front drawer panel to the drawer rails.
22
Set the front drawer panel aside.
23
Lift out the basket.
24
Release the retaining clips and you can slide out the basket frame.
25
Pull out the drawer retaining clips so you can lift out the drawer assembly.
26
Remove the screw cover and unthread the screw securing the thermistor housing.
27
Pull out the housing and depress the tab to disconnect the wire connecter.
28
Pull the old thermistor out of the housing.
29
Install the new thermistor by properly aligning it on the housing and snapping it into place.
30
Connect the wire connecter.
31
Reposition the housing then thread and tighten the screw to secure.
32
Replace the screw cover.
33
With the slide rails pulled out, set the drawer assembly on the rails and insert the retaining clips to secure the drawer.
34
Realign the basket frame on the support rails and push back until the frame snaps into place.
35
Pull the frame forward and realign the basket in the frame.
36
Reinstall the front drawer panel by hooking the mounting studs on the front of the drawer rails.
37
Thread and tighten the screws to secure.
38
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
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$13.86
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