Refrigerators Discussions

If you still have your protection agreement active on the refrigerator, there is no out-of-pocket expense for the repairs. No charge for parts, labor, visit, nothing.

I need  a replacement part for my fridge how do I go about ordering it?

go to sears.com, click on "Parts" at the top, then enter your refrigerator's model number. All the parts available for that model will be presented in groups (door, cabinet, etc.), along with prices.

ok thank you :)

ok so I am looking but I need a shelf for my door would that be called the spacer shelf?

Match up the number of the item's description to the diagram. If the item in the diagram is what you're looking for, then select it.

it is not in the diagram that is why I am confused, sorry, but spacer shelf listed has no picture.....

never mind it was listed in the door section, thank you

My refrigerator door doesn't close properly; it this something that can be easily repaired or should I purchase a new fridge?

How is it not closing properly?

Could be a minor adjustment in how the door is balanced. There should be levelors (bottom) and spacers (top) to help tweak the door to proper balance.

we have a sears kenmore coldspot model 79857998 refigerator that is 10 years old and it keeps leaking water in the bottom of the refrigerator it this something that can be fixed or do we need a new one?

We have a Maytag MSD2756DEW side-by-side. It's almost 8.5 years old. The fridge door does not shut tight or on it's own, so sometimes we find the door isn't closed all the way. It freezes up on the freezer side, then warms up on the refrigerator side so that the food spoils. It's beginning to become a routine. When it was maybe two years old, a computerized (?) part went out, and I don't know if it's out again. Should we fix or replace?

look at the bottom of the door hinge, there is a plastic cam the causes the door to stop when in the open or closed position. if it is worn out or cracked it can be replaced easily, also some fridges use gravity to close the door, leveling legs at each corner allow you to adjust the height of the front so gravity will cause the door to close by itself. some doors have a spring loaded closer at the top hinge, the hinge pin will be long 2-3 inches, these are a lot of work to change, go to the parts direct section of this web site and enter your model #, see if there are any of the parts I discussed to determine what you need.

I have a Kenmore side by side probably 9 years old I have never had problems with it but now the freezer has to be defrosted every two to three weeks, dont laugh the only reason I keep defrosting is I cant afford to have someone from sears come look at it I am unemployed so do it your self answer would be great.

Thanks

i bought a whirlpool refrig. from Sears. about 8 years ago.  it is starting to leak from ice build up behind the icemaker.  it leaks into the bottom of the refrig.  is it worth repairing or do i need a new one.

Hi pegfrom-

Welcome to MySears!  There are loads of posters who will be able to help you out, but you can always call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to have a repair tech come and take a look at your fridge.  They are pretty reasonable for a service call, and, if you decide not to fix, they will give you a coupon toward the purchase of your new appliance.  Pretty good deal!

You probably just need a new defrost timer. It's a little motorized timer that is usually right behind the bottom vent/panel under the doors. It works like a clock, running all the time. But in each 12 hour period, it switches to defrost mode for about 30 minutes. In defrost mode, it stops the compressor and turns on the heaters in the freezer. This melts the frost causing it to drip down into the pan at the bottom where it evaporates when the fan blows over it. Sometimes during the defrost cycle you will hear a sizzling sound as some of the water drips onto the heating elements.

Last time I changed a defrost timer, it was about $25 from the Sears parts store. It's pretty easy for the average handyman to replace, just make sure you swap the wires from the connectors on the old one to the new one. Of course, make sure you have the fridge unplugged from the wall when you work on it. Good luck!

if you buy, get a GE.  I've got a 23 year old that will never die.  Had a few $100 repairs, that's all. 

my 3 yr old Kenmore Elite clothes washer with the 'golden service agreement' fails at least 3 times a year - gee, if it was 4 I'd get a new machine.

Buy General Electric.

the answer to fix or repair is does the parts and labor come up to half or more of the cost of what you bought the unit for. 

No way, their products stink now, and they are extremely liberal through NBC/Universal which they fully own. (I don't know other's political views, but I am not one to judge!) 

Uh, what does politics have to do with product quality? For all you know, George Soros and whoever runs Whirlpool could be chummy. Do you know if LG's CEO and Al Franken chit-chat on the phone? And, you may not realize it, but your electricity is likely generated by GE products, and if you go to a hospital, you're paying GE for the use of all kinds of equipment through your co-pays and insurance. Would you refuse surgery because your surgeon was going to be using GE products in the OR?

My fridg needs a new magnetic seal around the door. Is this available?? Where is the model number located??

Thanks

My refrigarator has stopped working it is a 4 year old side by side GE.  Last week I noticed frost build up in the back and soemone told me to unplug it and let it defrost then plug it back in.  It worked OK for about 4 days and now it is not working again.  Should I just buy a new refrigarator or try to get it fixed. 

I have an 8 year old GE side by side fridge that has had a few repairs in the past.  I vowed that I wouldn't call service on it again, but now the light bulb has gone out.  I've replaced the bulb with two different appliance bulbs, but no luck. I also unplugged the machine both times as the manual recommends.

I REALLY don't want to call service for a dang burned out bulb.  Is there anything else that I can do?

Thanks.

Melissa 

Audrey, it sounds like a bad defrost timer--it wouldn't make sense to get rid of such a new fridge for a relatively simple problem like that. It would cost far less to fix it than to buy a new one.

Melissa, I also have a GE side-by-side that is 11 years old. The bulb in the freezer side gets knocked around when I shove things to the back. Last time I just had to reach back there and screw it in a little more--it had gotten loose. You also might want to check your door switch after replacing the bulb again--just push on the switch to see if the light goes on and off. Good luck!

I have a Kenmore 68862890 refrigerator. The compressor fan works but the compressor never starts. Dennis

oopps posted twice sorry see below

We have a big Amana side by side we bought abt 10 yrs ago from sears warehouse, didnt have the warrenty due to door damage, anyhow its been a great frig untill today It was off this morning wehn I got up but still cold inside, then it started surging on and off so I unplugged it and am letting it settle for a few minutes and will attempt to plug bakc in to another outlet, (old house, old wireing so there is concern its the electrical outlet) If its not the outlet then at its age is it worth having a repair person cme out or shuld we be looking at purchaseing a new one We are on a limited income right now thanks   

Hi,

We have a 1995-96 Frigidaire Gallery Pro staimless side by side that seems to have stopped freezing things. Replaced the compressor fan motor (which had quit- ruined the compressor, by overheating, perhaps), cleaned the cooling fins (underneath) and checked for ice over of the cooling coils. Water lines all seem clear. Defrost timer seems to be functioning. The compressor runs, but seems quite warm to the touch- is that normal? If we do need a new compressor, how much would it cost (installed)? I have stayed up on other maintainence stuff (replaced several cracked plastic bins, etc.) as time hase passed. Is it wort the $1,000 =/- I have been told the compressor would cost? What else is likely to go wrong next? Anything more than *$100 fixes?

The new bottom freezer designs are tempting, although it seems our builder "custom" fit the cabinetry to this particular frige, and according to the printed specs, we would have some "issues" with many of the newer designs fitting the old space.

Wish it were easy......but what fun would that be?....;=)

Ed