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.
Articles and videos common to all refrigerators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn about fixing a fridge door seal

Learn how to fix a broken evaporator fan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

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

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

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

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

See how to disassemble the dispenser on common GE refrigerators.

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

Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.
Articles and videos for top-mount refrigerators

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.
Articles and videos for compact refrigerators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

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

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

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

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

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

See how to disassemble the dispenser on common GE refrigerators.

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

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

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
Repair guides common to all refrigerators

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

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

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.