April 20, 2023

Refrigerator articles

Learn how to troubleshoot cooling problems with your refrigerator, replace your refrigerator water filter, store food correctly and more with these articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect. For troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step instructions for repairing your fridge, check out our refrigerator repair help section.

Refrigerators

Articles and videos common to all refrigerators

September 18, 2023
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Discover how easy it is to replace the water filter in your KitchenAid refrigerator.

September 15, 2023
How to replace a Maytag refrigerator water filter.

No matter what style Maytag refrigerator you have, we can walk you through replacing the water filter.

May 22, 2023
Introduction image for 6 common refrigerator parts that fail which you can replace yourself.

See the top 6 parts that need replacing in most refrigerators. Get tips on replacing the parts and keeping your fridge in top shape.

October 24, 2022
Introduction image for article on easy DIY home appliance fixes.

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

October 23, 2022
Introduction image for article on why you need a fridge water filter.

Find out why it's important to filter the water that goes through your fridge.

June 02, 2022
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Learn how to replace the flipper mullion on a GE French door refrigerator.

April 19, 2022
How to replacing the water filter in an LG refrigerator.

Get tips and advice on replacing the water filter in your LG refrigerator.

April 01, 2022
Image of Samsung refrigerator water filters.

Find out which water filter is in your Samsung refrigerator and get tips on replacing the filter.

January 03, 2022
Introduction image for replacing a refrigerator door gasket repair guide.

Learn about fixing a fridge door seal

December 30, 2021
Evaporator fan not working

Learn how to fix a broken evaporator fan

January 14, 2021
Types of Samsung refrigerator water filters.

Learn how to install the water filter in your Samsung refrigerator, no matter the refrigerator style or filter type.

January 07, 2021
Types of LG refrigerator water filters.

Let us show you how to install the different types of water filters in an LG refrigerator.

April 10, 2020
How to clean your appliances after a drinking water advisory.

Find out how to clean and flush household appliances once a boil water advisory is lifted.

February 17, 2017
If you're seeing water beneath the crisper drawers in your fridge, water in the drain tube likely has frozen, forcing the overflow to the bottom of the refrigerator.

A puddle under the crisper drawers usually means ice is clogging the defrost drain tube. Here's how to unclog it.

October 13, 2016
Diagnosing refrigerator evaporator fan video.

If the fan at the back of the fridge isn't blowing cold air, this video shows how to pinpoint the problem.

Articles and videos for side-by-side refrigerators

September 18, 2023
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Discover how easy it is to replace the water filter in your KitchenAid refrigerator.

September 15, 2023
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How to replace a Maytag refrigerator water filter.

No matter what style Maytag refrigerator you have, we can walk you through replacing the water filter.

May 22, 2023
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Introduction image for 6 common refrigerator parts that fail which you can replace yourself.

See the top 6 parts that need replacing in most refrigerators. Get tips on replacing the parts and keeping your fridge in top shape.

April 05, 2023
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Introduction image for article on a Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist.

Follow these steps to properly maintain your refrigerator and keep it in top shape.

March 10, 2023
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Introduction image for Sears Pro Lyle Weischwill tips on replacing a stuck fridge water filter.

Watch our video to get some easy DIY troubleshooting tips to follow to remove a stuck water filter in your Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire or Kenmore fridge.

November 12, 2022
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Introduction image for article 5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image.

Get tips on completing essential holiday cleaning tasks to brighten your home.

October 24, 2022
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Introduction image for article on easy DIY home appliance fixes.

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

October 23, 2022
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Introduction image for article on why you need a fridge water filter.

Find out why it's important to filter the water that goes through your fridge.

September 22, 2022
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Introduction image for article comparing OEM filters to aftermarket fridge water filters.

Learn about the differences between OEM fridge filters and aftermarket refrigerator replacement water filters.

September 19, 2022
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Introduction image for article on how your fridge filter can help keep you safe from COVID-19.

Find out how your refrigerator's water filter can help keep you safe from COVID-19.

August 30, 2022
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Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

August 19, 2022
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Introduction image for article on DIY appliance repair safety.

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

August 11, 2022
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Introduction image for article on the new Search Bar feature on Sears PartsDirect.

Learn about a new feature added to the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

July 19, 2022
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Introduction image for article "Can I Fix My Own Fridge?".

Find DIY repair tips to fix your refrigerator when it breaks down.

June 29, 2022
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Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

June 24, 2022
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Introduction image for replacing the Whirlpool EveryDrop 1 water filter.

Learn how to replace the Whirlpool EveryDrop 1 refrigerator water filter.

May 16, 2022
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Image for disassembly of the ice and water dispenser on a common GE refrigerator.

See how to disassemble the dispenser on common GE refrigerators.

October 27, 2020
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How to replace a push-button-to-eject refrigerator water filter.

If your refrigerator has a button you push to remove the water filter, our video shows how to replace it.

September 26, 2019
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Protect your smart appliances from hackers with these steps.

Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.

Articles and videos for top-mount refrigerators

September 18, 2023
By
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Discover how easy it is to replace the water filter in your KitchenAid refrigerator.

September 15, 2023
By
How to replace a Maytag refrigerator water filter.

No matter what style Maytag refrigerator you have, we can walk you through replacing the water filter.

September 01, 2023
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Types of Frigidaire refrigerator water filters.

No matter what style Frigidaire refrigerator you own, we can help you replace the water filter.

May 22, 2023
By
Introduction image for 6 common refrigerator parts that fail which you can replace yourself.

See the top 6 parts that need replacing in most refrigerators. Get tips on replacing the parts and keeping your fridge in top shape.

April 05, 2023
By
Introduction image for article on a Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist.

Follow these steps to properly maintain your refrigerator and keep it in top shape.

March 10, 2023
By
Introduction image for Sears Pro Lyle Weischwill tips on replacing a stuck fridge water filter.

Watch our video to get some easy DIY troubleshooting tips to follow to remove a stuck water filter in your Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire or Kenmore fridge.

October 24, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on easy DIY home appliance fixes.

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

October 23, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on why you need a fridge water filter.

Find out why it's important to filter the water that goes through your fridge.

September 22, 2022
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Introduction image for article comparing OEM filters to aftermarket fridge water filters.

Learn about the differences between OEM fridge filters and aftermarket refrigerator replacement water filters.

September 19, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on how your fridge filter can help keep you safe from COVID-19.

Find out how your refrigerator's water filter can help keep you safe from COVID-19.

August 30, 2022
By
Image for intoruduction section describing Sears PartsDirect website features.

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

August 19, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on DIY appliance repair safety.

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

July 19, 2022
By
Introduction image for article "Can I Fix My Own Fridge?".

Find DIY repair tips to fix your refrigerator when it breaks down.

June 29, 2022
By
Introduction image for Sears and Sears PartsDirect questions article.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

June 24, 2022
By
Introduction image for replacing the Whirlpool EveryDrop 1 water filter.

Learn how to replace the Whirlpool EveryDrop 1 refrigerator water filter.

October 27, 2020
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Replacing eject-and-slide-out water filters.

Replacing a refrigerator water filter is crucial for keeping the ice and water clean and fresh-tasting. If your water filter ejects and slides out, our video shows how to replace it.

October 27, 2020
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How to replace open-tray-and-twist-out refrigerator water filters.

Watch our video to see how to replace a refrigerator water filter located in a tray you open and then twist out the filter to remove it.

October 27, 2020
By
How to replace a refrigerator inline water filter.

An inline water filter should be replaced every 6 months. Our videos shows how to do it.

September 26, 2019
By
Protect your smart appliances from hackers with these steps.

Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.

Articles and videos for compact refrigerators

June 20, 2023
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Introduction image for article on using your fridge efficiently.

Learn how to safely use your fridge efficiently to save energy.

May 22, 2023
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Introduction image for 6 common refrigerator parts that fail which you can replace yourself.

See the top 6 parts that need replacing in most refrigerators. Get tips on replacing the parts and keeping your fridge in top shape.

Articles and videos for bottom-mount refrigerators

September 18, 2023
By
ART-how-to-replace-the-water-filter-in-a-kitchenaid-refrigerator

Discover how easy it is to replace the water filter in your KitchenAid refrigerator.

September 15, 2023
By
How to replace a Maytag refrigerator water filter.

No matter what style Maytag refrigerator you have, we can walk you through replacing the water filter.

May 22, 2023
By
Introduction image for 6 common refrigerator parts that fail which you can replace yourself.

See the top 6 parts that need replacing in most refrigerators. Get tips on replacing the parts and keeping your fridge in top shape.

April 05, 2023
By
Introduction image for article on a Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist.

Follow these steps to properly maintain your refrigerator and keep it in top shape.

March 10, 2023
By
Introduction image for Sears Pro Lyle Weischwill tips on replacing a stuck fridge water filter.

Watch our video to get some easy DIY troubleshooting tips to follow to remove a stuck water filter in your Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire or Kenmore fridge.

November 12, 2022
By
Introduction image for article 5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image.

Get tips on completing essential holiday cleaning tasks to brighten your home.

October 24, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on easy DIY home appliance fixes.

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

October 23, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on why you need a fridge water filter.

Find out why it's important to filter the water that goes through your fridge.

September 19, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on how your fridge filter can help keep you safe from COVID-19.

Find out how your refrigerator's water filter can help keep you safe from COVID-19.

August 30, 2022
By
Image for intoruduction section describing Sears PartsDirect website features.

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

August 19, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on DIY appliance repair safety.

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

August 11, 2022
By
Introduction image for article on the new Search Bar feature on Sears PartsDirect.

Learn about a new feature added to the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

June 29, 2022
By
Introduction image for Sears and Sears PartsDirect questions article.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

June 24, 2022
By
Introduction image for replacing the Whirlpool EveryDrop 1 water filter.

Learn how to replace the Whirlpool EveryDrop 1 refrigerator water filter.

June 03, 2022
By
Introduction image for disassembling the ice and water dispenser on a Kenmore French door refrigerator.

Find step-by-step instructions for disassembling the ice and water dispenser on a Kenmore refrigerator.

June 02, 2022
By
Introduction image for replacing the flipper mullion in a GE French door refrigerator.

Learn how to replace the flipper mullion on a GE French door refrigerator.

May 16, 2022
By
Image for disassembly of the ice and water dispenser on a common GE refrigerator.

See how to disassemble the dispenser on common GE refrigerators.

November 05, 2020
By
How to replace a refrigerator swing-out water filter.

Learn how to replace a water filter that swings out from the filter housing.

September 26, 2019
By
Protect your smart appliances from hackers with these steps.

Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.

January 27, 2016
By
How to align the doors on a French-door refrigerator with adjustable rollers.

See how to align the two doors on a French door bottom-freezer refrigerator so the tops are even. The refrigerator model in this video has adjustable rollers on the bottom, behind the grille.

Symptoms common to all refrigerators

Choose a symptom to see related refrigerator repairs.

Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freezer not cold enough
Main causes: damaged door seal, faulty defrost sensor or bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer or control board
Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan not running
Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost timer problems
Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubing, leaking door seal
Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, clean the drain pan
Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, sensor problems
Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condenser fan not working

Repair guides common to all refrigerators

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator.

How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

Help your refrigerator run more efficiently by cleaning the condenser coils. It's easy and takes just a few minutes.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator water valve

Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

If the temperature in your refrigerator doesn't match the temperature you set, the problem could be the temperature control board—a service technician can give you a definite diagnosis. If the board is at fault, follow these steps to replace it yourself.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less