Refrigerator

A refrigerator is an indispensable appliance in every home, playing a vital role in keeping food fresh and safe for consumption. Available in a variety of types and sizes, refrigerators cater to diverse storage needs and kitchen layouts. Our collection of articles on refrigerators is designed to help you understand the different features and functionalities, guiding you in choosing the perfect refrigerator for your household. We also cover essential maintenance tips to ensure longevity and efficiency. For those encountering issues, we offer detailed troubleshooting and repair solutions, assisting you in keeping your refrigerator running smoothly and effectively, preserving your food’s freshness and quality.

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Your Kitchen Cleaning Chemical Guide

It seems like there’s no end to the list of kitchen cleaning hacks, hints, and homemade solutions out there on the internet. While there are plenty of great tips to find, there’s also a lot of confusing, misleading, and potentially dangerous misinformation, too. So before you hop on the latest viral social media trend, check out AppliancePartsPros.com’s guide to kitchen cleaning solutions.
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Making Your Home Appliances Last Longer: An Overview of Average Lifespans

In this article, we will take a closer look at the average lifespans of different home appliances so that you can plan ahead for any unexpected repairs or replacements. Plus, we'll share some tips on ensuring your appliances stay in great condition for as long as possible.
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Upgrade Your Kitchen: Learn How to Install a New Refrigerator in Just a Few Easy Steps!

Looking to install a refrigerator on your own? Follow our easy steps and do it like a pro!
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Refrigerator Door Shelf Bar Replacement: The Ultimate Guide for DIYers

Learn to replace your fridge's door shelf bar with ease. Check out our step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and tools for the job so you can tackle it like a pro!
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Fridge Filters: A Master Guide to All You Need to Know

Looking for the ultimate guide to fridge filters? Look no further than our comprehensive article, covering everything you need to know about fridge filters.
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Removing Scratches From Stainless Steel Appliances

Learn how to remove scratches on stainless steel appliances. Get useful tips to avoid future damage from everyday use and improper cleaning techniques.
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How To Replace A Samsung Freezer Temperature Sensor

A temperature sensor is a small but vital component in your appliance’s defrost system. If it fails, you may find yourself with melted ice cream or a fridge that won’t stop running. Luckily, you can handle this repair yourself in just a few minutes with AppliancePartsPros.com on your side!
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How To Replace a Samsung Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

The temperature sensor is part of your refrigerator’s defrost system, signaling to the rest of the appliance when the defrost cycle should start or stop. It can seriously ruin your menu plans for the week if it fails or malfunctions. Luckily, replacing a faulty sensor is an easy job that you can do yourself in under an hour – so long as you’ve got AppliancePartsPros.com to walk you through it!
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A Complete Guide to Refrigerator Organization

Messy fridge making it impossible to find what you need when you need it? Tired of finding Tupperware full of stuff that’s growing fuzz? Maybe it’s time to rethink how you store stuff in the old ice box. Good thing we’re here to help! Keep reading for AppliancePartsPros.com’s full guide to organizing the contents of your fridge.
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How To Replace or Repair A Refrigerator Door Bin

Sometimes it seems like the shelves and retaining bars on the inside of refrigerator doors are a bit too easy to break. Luckily, if something does go wrong, they’re even easier to fix. Check out our guide below to learn how to replace a damaged refrigerator door bin, then keep reading to get some extra tips and tricks for maintaining those shelves and repairing the ones that are too old to replace.
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Money Saver: Cleaning With These Brushes Lowered My Electric Bill

Did you know that dirt, dust, lint, and all the other stuff that gets caught up in your appliances is making them less efficient? Letting those hard-to-reach spots go uncleaned puts unnecessary stress on your appliances, increasing wear and tear on their components and driving up your utility bill. In some instances, that build-up even poses a pretty serious fire hazard. We’re here to help keep your appliances running in tip-top shape all on your own in just a few minutes annually using a few common household tools and a set of brushes that cost less than $15.
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How To Keep Food Fresh When Your Refrigerator Fails

The last thing you want when you’re experiencing refrigerator issues is a big food bill on top of repair costs. By taking a few preparatory steps and educating yourself on what to do with your food, you can mitigate how much you have to toss when your refrigerator fails or the power goes out. We'll explain how in this guide.
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How To Replace A GE Refrigerator Lower Drawer Gear

During the summer months, it’s common to use your freezer more than usual. After some time, you may notice that the freezer door has stopped sliding properly. In this case, your lower drawer gear may be broken or worn down, causing the door to malfunction. Luckily, replacing the lower drawer gear for your GE refrigerator is a straightforward repair that will take 10 minutes or less! Learn in this guide how to install your new lower drawer gear and get your freezer door back up and running.
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How To Replace A Refrigerator Evaporator Motor Mounting Seal (With Video!)

If your refrigerator is running warm and there’s weak airflow coming from the ducts, you may need to replace the evaporator motor mounting seal.  Fortunately, replacing the evaporator motor mounting seal is a simple repair that you can save hundreds of dollars doing yourself. With the right replacement part and a few minutes to install, you can easily get your fridge back to the right temperature. Learn how to replace a refrigerator evaporator motor mounting seal with this step-by-step guide and video.
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Freezer Too Cold: Top 5 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

It may seem like the biggest problem you’ll face with a freezer that’s too cold inside is hard-to-scoop ice cream, but it takes a lot of energy to maintain those freezing temperatures, and that puts strain on the rest of your appliance. Don’t live with extra icy build up in your freezer or condensation on the door – you can diagnose and fix the problem yourself in about an hour. In this tutorial and video, learn the five most common causes of a freezer that is too cold.
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Ice Maker Making Too Little Ice: Top 6 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Summer’s here and it’s simply too hot to be fighting a stubborn ice maker. You don’t need to live with a refrigerator that isn’t making enough ice or producing cubes that are way too small. Grab your tool box, find that problem, and fix it yourself. You’ll save a pretty penny by fixing a problem like this yourself, and nothing beats the satisfaction of saving your family from this sweltering heat with some ice cold drinks. In this guide, learn how to troubleshoot an ice maker that dispenses too little ice.
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How to fix your refrigerator when it’s too cold

An overly icy refrigerator may seem like more of an annoyance than a serious issue, but it can cause more problems than you think. Unexpectedly frozen ingredients, prematurely spoiled food, ruined medications, water leaks, and greater damage can all result from a fresh food compartment that’s running too cold. Luckily, you don’t need to hire a professional repair technician to look into the issue – you can track down the source of the problem yourself. In this guide, learn the five most common causes of a refrigerator’s temperature running too cold.
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Ice Maker Makes Too Much Ice: Top 3 Reason and Fixes (With Video!)

We know it’s hot right now, but is your refrigerator’s ice maker working overtime making too much ice? You don’t need to live with being buried under a mess of cold cubes. The problem is almost certainly localized in the ice maker assembly itself, and finding and fixing the problem can take as little as thirty minutes. In this guide and companion video, we’re showing you how to troubleshoot which of three parts could be contributing to an ice maker that’s producing too much.