Refrigerator Repair - Replacing the Defrost Thermostat (Frigidaire Part # 5303918214)
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This particular Defrost Thermostat is specific to Frigidaire manufactured brands including Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, White-Westinghouse, and Westinghouse. To find a defrost thermostat specific to your model, visit www.PartSelect.com.
If your refrigerator is having any of these symptoms, then replacing the defrost thermostat could solve your appliance problem.
1) Fridge section too cold
2) Fridge section too warm
3) Freezer section too warm
4) Freezer not defrosting
5) Freezer section too cold
PartSelect Part Number: PS469522
Frigidaire Part Number: 5303918214
Tools used for this repair/replacement:
1) 1/4 nut driver
2) Wire strippers and crimpers
3) Heat gun
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Steve you do great videos. What is missing in your repair videos is describing the symptoms of the problem
Thanks so much. I was able to fix my refrigerator by myself because of your video. Total out of pocket cost $10 for the part. Appreciate your video.
Great video. Not sure I'd call this 'really easy' but I have a suggestion : after installing the new stat, before putting back the rear cover, tablets and food, run the fridge for 30 min and make sure it's fixed. Then proceed to putting back the rest. I'm getting into this because the temperature on the freezer side on my 8 years old Frigidaire started fluctuating : it's set to -18C but it goes from -6C to -10C so I'm betting the stat is failing. While there may I suggest tossing the fridge, unplug it, removing the rear lower bottom cover, and dusting off the black cooling coils, the compressor unit (big black sphere) as well as the vent holes in the cover itself: this will have your unit work more efficient and the compressor staying cooler and lasting more years. Be sure to keep at least 4 inches between the back of the fridge and the rear wall, for proper ventilation and air circulation
This man is amazing! Thank you Sir for helping me keep my clothes washer and refrigerator running smoothly.
This video is perfect to understand
Thank you for your clear explanation.
Great video! Thank you.
Hi I have a Frigidaire FGHS2631PF3. I replaced the evaporator motor and fan but the fan still does not run. Could it be the defrost thermostat
Alot of the aftermarket thermostats come with Aluminum wire. Is that okay to put Aluminum with Copper? I kind of already ordered one. It was 22$.
Outstanding video. Thanks.
hope it's okay to ask a question here. I saw somewhere a way to cut down on the electric bill was to put a 15amp timer on frig and set it , half hr on, two hrs off. I did a little different, during day when heat is on mine is on one hr off for 1 1/2 hr, then an nite it's half on and two off. Did this for two weeks now and temp only goes up freezer from 0 to 9, frig goes from 36 to 45. Yesterday it went to 52 and would not go down. So I took off the timer overnight and it's now normal. Will this hurt or destroy a specific part or can I keep trying this till I get my bill and see if it went down. Just me using and hardly go into it. Thank for your help. Karen
Hello I have trouble with my Frigidaire frs22zrh defrost circle, it's creating lots of ice on the coil, can you tell me where it's is located or if the failure to cool down is related to the thermostat, the refrigerator is about 18 years old... Everything is running ok the compressor and the fans the only problem is the failure to defrost circle.... Can you explain or send a link to me please
Did you ever figure out your defrost cycle fridge problem? I'm having the same issue. Please let me know how you fixed it. Thanks
Hello Sir. I purchased this part. I’m thinking that it may be the wrong part.....I will put it in anyways. The issue I am having is the refrigerator is the fridge freezing the food. Even when I put the temps up. Also, the water line is freezing. Would this pry solve that problem?
Were you abel to solve your problem???
@@emmanuel0391 yes
I was asking because I need help too any suggestions??
@@emmanuel0391
Just follow the directions in the video. I researched enough to know that this is not the end all fix. It is one of many reasons your food is freezing in the refrigerator. Empty the freezer and have a couple towels ready. Unplug the refer before messing around with the inner components. Hope this fix works for you.
Hello Steve, I hope you could help me I have an Electrolux refrigerator model # EI28bs56ISC it is the one where the freezer is at the bottom, well I replaced the computer under the advice of a friend and it worked for one day until the refrigerator temperature rose to 56 degrees again. I have a thermostat that I purchased but have no idea of its location, I would appreciate if you have any idea in what the problem could be and the location of the thermostat. Note the freezer works great at -6 degrees the refrigerator is the problem I do hear a noise once in awhile and think that it could be the fan. Thank you
Hi Fernando. Here is a link to the thermostat for your model refrigerator, and you can use the schematic on that page to determine exactly where it is located:
www.partselect.com/PS2378768-Frigidaire-242046001-Defrost-Thermostat.htm?SourceCode=13&SearchTerm=EI28BS56ISC&ModelNum=EI28BS56ISC
Here is another handy resource that may allow you to diagnose the problem:
www.partselect.com/Repair/Refrigerator/Refrigerator-Too-Warm/
Finally, here is a list of common parts that cause this symptom on your model refrigerator. If you hear a noise from the fan, it definitely could be part of the problem. It is a common part that causes the refrigerator to run too warm:
www.partselect.com/AdvancedModelSymptoms.aspx?ModelNum=EI28BS56ISC&mfgModelNum=&fkMfgID=4&ModelMasterID=326803&PID=10
I hope this helps you get your refrigerator running at the correct temperature again! Thanks for the question and good luck with your repair!
Thanks for the video. I changed my defrost thermostat but my freezer stays at about 45 degrees but the fridge doesn't work at all. Could you please help. The condenser is all frozen up in the back. What do I need to replace next?
Did you ever get it fixed? Was it the defrost timer that was the problem?
I change the timer first,
Is there a way to test the defrost thermostat without cutting it?
Hi. Hoping you can help me. I have a Frigidaire side by side PHS67EHSB4 that's been acting up. The freezer and fridge stopped cooling all of a sudden. I decided to leave it unplugged for 24 hours thinking this will somehow reset the motherboard to its default setting and get it to work normally again. After I plugged it back in both the freezer and fridge will work normally for about 20 hours before shutting off again. It will not come back on unless I repeat the unplug/plug process again. When it is not working, the temperature on the control panel is still registering false temperatures of 27 F on the freezer side and about 39 F on the refrigerator side. I can then get it to work for another 20 hours or so if I unplug/replug it again. When it is not cooling, the lights are still on. I wonder if it is the thermistors. If it is the thermistor do you happen to have the resistance specs for the freezer and fridge thermistors for both room temp and freezing temp? The thermistor part numbers are 241608401 and 241608501 but I cannot find the specs for these thermistors no matter how hard I tried. Once I get the specs I think I will be able to remove them to test them with my multimeter. Thank you in advance for your help and expertise
Hello, the tech sheets for most models are stored inside the refrigerator behind the bottom front grill. This sheet will have the specs for the thermistor. If you cannot find the sheet call the manufacture. This repair can be tricky as it can be the thermistor or the compressor as they work together. I would replace the thermistors as shown in the video. If problem persists then I would call a technician out to perform test on the compressor.
Which side is positive blue or black???
BLM
Great demonstration, but I'd say get a better microphone. At times your sound muffled.
bro I don't have a heat gun
Lighter
Use a Blow dryer