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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Blade Replacement 5304516523 
Frigidaire Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Blade Replacement 5304516523
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$47.06Estimated Savings
$112.5008:05
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the condenser fan blade on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it won't spin or is noisy.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the condenser fan blade in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, a 10mm socket, a putty knife, and a thread locking solution.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers to provide enough slack to set the grille aside.
9
Next, unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
10
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
11
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
12
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
13
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
14
Next, unthread the two screws securing the fan shroud to the base.
15
Now unthread the six screws securing the fan shroud to the condenser coils.
16
Use the putty knife to help detach the foam strip insulation from the top of the condenser coils.
17
Separate the shroud from the coils and move the coils out of the way.
18
Use the 10mm socket to rotate the condenser fan blade mounting nut clockwise to unthread.
19
Slide off the lock washer and flat washer and you can remove the old fan blade.
20
To install the new condenser fan blade…
21
… align it on the motor shaft…
22
… then slide on the flat washer and the lock washer.
23
Apply the thread locking solution to the threads of the motor shaft…
24
… then thread the mounting nut on counter-clockwise and tighten.
25
Reposition the condenser coils with the shroud.
26
Thread the six screws to secure the coils to the shroud.
27
Replace the two screws to secure the shroud to the base.
28
Realign the cabinet…
29
… and rethread the eight screws.
30
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
31
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
32
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
33
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
34
Thread the two mounting screws.
35
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
36
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
37
Plug the power cord back in…
38
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the condenser fan blade on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it won't spin or is noisy.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the condenser fan blade in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, a 10mm socket, a putty knife, and a thread locking solution.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers to provide enough slack to set the grille aside.
9
Next, unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
10
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
11
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
12
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
13
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
14
Next, unthread the two screws securing the fan shroud to the base.
15
Now unthread the six screws securing the fan shroud to the condenser coils.
16
Use the putty knife to help detach the foam strip insulation from the top of the condenser coils.
17
Separate the shroud from the coils and move the coils out of the way.
18
Use the 10mm socket to rotate the condenser fan blade mounting nut clockwise to unthread.
19
Slide off the lock washer and flat washer and you can remove the old fan blade.
20
To install the new condenser fan blade…
21
… align it on the motor shaft…
22
… then slide on the flat washer and the lock washer.
23
Apply the thread locking solution to the threads of the motor shaft…
24
… then thread the mounting nut on counter-clockwise and tighten.
25
Reposition the condenser coils with the shroud.
26
Thread the six screws to secure the coils to the shroud.
27
Replace the two screws to secure the shroud to the base.
28
Realign the cabinet…
29
… and rethread the eight screws.
30
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
31
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
32
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
33
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
34
Thread the two mounting screws.
35
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
36
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
37
Plug the power cord back in…
38
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
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