Jeremy M Festus , MO November 20, 2015 Everything in the fridge was frozen solid 1. TURN OFF POWER (or unplug) 2. Remove thermostat cover, a couple of screws, nothing major. 3. Remove old thermostat, make notes about where the wires went or take a picture with your cellphone. 4. Install new thermostat. 5. Replace thermostat cover. 6. Install beers. 7. Turn power back on. 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes