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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Icemaker Defrost Thermostat #808113301
Frigidaire Refrigerator Icemaker Defrost Thermostat #808113301
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Total Parts Cost
$48.35Estimated Savings
$112.5006:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the icemaker defrost thermostat on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the thermostat is if the icemaker is freezing over and not creating ice cubes.
All of the information for this refrigerator thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket, flat head screwdriver, precision flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this refrigerator thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket, flat head screwdriver, precision flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the icemaker’s defrost thermostat in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Your first step is to fully remove the ice bucket.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screws to release the icemaker’s front cover.
4
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screw securing the wire harness cover.
5
Remove the cover.
6
Disconnect the wire connecters.
7
Pull the icemaker forward to detach.
8
Next, remove the shelving adjacent to the icemaker.
9
Now unthread the three mounting screws securing the icemaker housing.
10
Remove the housing and set it aside.
11
Move the icemaker out of the way.
12
Unthread the screws securing the auger motor housing to the rear panel.
13
Depress the tabs to release the wire connecter and fully remove the auger motor assembly and icemaker.
14
Remove any shelving below the evaporator.
15
Depress the tabs to release the wire connecter from the bracket.
16
Unhook the defrost thermostat wires from the evaporator cover and pull the cover down to remove.
17
Use a precision flat-head screwdriver to help release the tabs securing the two thermostat wire terminals to the connecter – this may require some effort.
18
Pull the wires free and detach the old thermostat from the evaporator tubing.
19
Install the new icemaker defrost thermostat by hooking the thermostat on the evaporator outlet tubing
20
Insert the wire terminals into the connecter until they snap into place.
21
Slide the evaporator cover back on and secure the wires behind the retaining clip.
22
Snap the wire connecter back into the bracket.
23
Replace the shelving if necessary.
24
Return the auger motor assembly and icemaker to the refrigerator and reconnect the wire connecter.
25
Reposition the auger motor housing and secure it to the rear panel with the screws.
26
Reinstall the icemaker housing by first inserting the icemaker through the rear then feed the wires through the hole at the top.
27
Fully position the housing and secure it with the mounting screws.
28
Replace the shelving.
29
Realign the icemaker on the housing mounting studs and push back until the icemaker locks into place.
30
Connect the wire connecters.
31
Realign the wire harness cover and secure it with the screw.
32
Reposition the front cover then rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
33
Replace the ice bucket.
34
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 icemaker defrost thermostat on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the thermostat is if the icemaker is freezing over and not creating ice cubes.
All of the information for this refrigerator thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket, flat head screwdriver, precision flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this refrigerator thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket, flat head screwdriver, precision flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the icemaker’s defrost thermostat in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Your first step is to fully remove the ice bucket.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screws to release the icemaker’s front cover.
4
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screw securing the wire harness cover.
5
Remove the cover.
6
Disconnect the wire connecters.
7
Pull the icemaker forward to detach.
8
Next, remove the shelving adjacent to the icemaker.
9
Now unthread the three mounting screws securing the icemaker housing.
10
Remove the housing and set it aside.
11
Move the icemaker out of the way.
12
Unthread the screws securing the auger motor housing to the rear panel.
13
Depress the tabs to release the wire connecter and fully remove the auger motor assembly and icemaker.
14
Remove any shelving below the evaporator.
15
Depress the tabs to release the wire connecter from the bracket.
16
Unhook the defrost thermostat wires from the evaporator cover and pull the cover down to remove.
17
Use a precision flat-head screwdriver to help release the tabs securing the two thermostat wire terminals to the connecter – this may require some effort.
18
Pull the wires free and detach the old thermostat from the evaporator tubing.
19
Install the new icemaker defrost thermostat by hooking the thermostat on the evaporator outlet tubing
20
Insert the wire terminals into the connecter until they snap into place.
21
Slide the evaporator cover back on and secure the wires behind the retaining clip.
22
Snap the wire connecter back into the bracket.
23
Replace the shelving if necessary.
24
Return the auger motor assembly and icemaker to the refrigerator and reconnect the wire connecter.
25
Reposition the auger motor housing and secure it to the rear panel with the screws.
26
Reinstall the icemaker housing by first inserting the icemaker through the rear then feed the wires through the hole at the top.
27
Fully position the housing and secure it with the mounting screws.
28
Replace the shelving.
29
Realign the icemaker on the housing mounting studs and push back until the icemaker locks into place.
30
Connect the wire connecters.
31
Realign the wire harness cover and secure it with the screw.
32
Reposition the front cover then rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
33
Replace the ice bucket.
34
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Defrost Thermostat
$48.35
Total$0.00
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