DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the power cord on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the cord is if the refrigerator will not power on at all.
All of the information for this refrigerator power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Make sure the old power cord is unplugged
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Shut off the water supply.
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Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the water supply line retainer to the rear panel.
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Detach the water supply line from the inlet valve.
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Next, unthread the remaining screws securing the rear access panel.
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To make it easier to access the power cord grounding wire mounting screw, you can move the compressor and inverter board out of the way.
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Pull off the three retaining pins and remove the washers.
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Now carefully lift up the compressor and inverter board and move them to the right.
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Unthread the screw securing the power cord retaining clip as well as the screw securing the grounding wire.
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You can now disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old power cord.
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Prepare the new power cord for installation by transferring the retaining clip from the old cord to the new one.
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Now connect the wire connecter
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Secure the grounding wire to the refrigerator base with the screw.
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Thread and tighten the screw to secure the power cord retaining clip.
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Now reposition the compressor and inverter board.
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With the washers in place, secure the compressor with the three retaining pins.
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Reposition the rear access panel
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Secure it with the screws.
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Reattach the water supply line to the inlet valve.
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Secure the line to the rear panel with the retainer.
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With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
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Plug the new power cord in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.