Refrigerator repair guides

If your refrigerator isn't running, an electronic control board failure could be the problem. A service technician can do tests to diagnose the cause. If the electronic control board has failed, replace it following the instructions in this repair guide.

The door gasket seals the gap around the door to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. Replace a worn or damaged door gasket by following these steps.

The door gasket seals the gap around the door to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. Replace a worn or damaged door gasket by following these 4 easy steps.

If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost sensor could be at fault. You can replace the refrigerator defrost sensor in about half an hour by following these instructions.

If the ice maker in your side-by-side refrigerator is not producing, replacing the optic boards can fix this system.

If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost heater could be faulty. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace the defrost heater.

Learn how to replace the ice maker in a side-by-side refrigerator with these step-by-step instructions.

If your side-by-side refrigerator isn’t churning out ice, replacing the motor could fix the problem. These steps explain how.

If your refrigerator isn't as cold as it should be, it could be that the evaporator fan motor isn't circulating air. This repair guide shows how to replace a failed evaporator fan motor.

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

The thermistor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator. If the actual temperature and the temperature you set are different, the thermistor could be the problem. You can replace a refrigerator thermistor by following these simple instructions.

The diffuser controls cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. You can replace it yourself, following step-by-step instructions.

If your refrigerator dispenses ice or water even when the door is open, replace the dispenser core control board—it takes less than an hour.

If your refrigerator isn't running, an electronic control board failure could be the problem. A service technician can do tests to diagnose the cause. If the electronic control board has failed, replace it following the instructions in this repair guide.

The door gasket seals the gap around the door to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. It’s easy to replace a worn or torn gasket.

The evaporator fan motor blows air across the evaporator coils and through the refrigerator cabinet for cooling. Replace the evaporator fan motor if it won't run when activated.

The compressor start relay starts the compressor and shuts it off if the motor overheats. Replace the start relay if it's failed.

This helpful refrigerator repair guide explains how to replace the temperature control thermostat in a refrigerator.

The condenser fan is in the machine compartment of the refrigerator next to the compressor. It moves air across the condenser coils to help cool the hot refrigerant coming out of the compressor.

The refrigerator defrost heater melts frost from the freezer’s evaporator fins. Replace the defrost heater if it doesn't heat when activated.

The water inlet valve controls water flow to the ice maker. Replace the water valve if it doesn't open or shut properly.

The ice maker kit is an optional accessory for refrigerators. Install the ice maker kit in a refrigerator that doesn't have an automatic ice maker.

The defrost bi-metal thermostat is a safety device attached to the evaporator coil. The defrost bi-metal thermostat shuts off the refrigerator defrost heater if the heater gets hot enough to damage the evaporator.

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

The run capacitor sends electric current to the compressor motor to help the motor run efficiently. Replace the run capacitor if it's defective.

The defrost thermistor attaches to the evaporator coil and measures the evaporator coil temperature during defrost.

The electronic control board is the "brains" of the refrigerator. Replace the electronic control board if it fails.

The thermistor monitors the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment. Replace the thermistor if it isn't detecting temperature accurately.

The light switch turns the refrigerator light on and off and monitors door position. Replace the light switch if it doesn't work.

If your refrigerator isn't running, an electronic control board failure could be the problem. A service technician can do tests to diagnose the cause. If the electronic control board has failed, replace it following the instructions in this repair guide.

If the flipper mullion breaks or its heater quits working, replace it in 15 minutes using these 4 easy steps.

The door gasket, often called a door seal, seals the gap around the door to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. Replace a worn or damaged door gasket by following these steps.

The thermistor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator. If the actual temperature and the temperature you set are different, the thermistor could be the problem. You can replace a refrigerator thermistor by following these simple instructions.

Follow these step-by-step instructions how to replace the in-door ice maker in Kenmore TRIO and LG French door refrigerators.

Follow these steps to replace the defrost control assembly if your Kenmore or LG French door refrigerator displays an error code and the freezer won’t defrost.

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