Osvaldo P Piscataway , NJ April 09, 2014 I had a broken water actuator. I watched a video on YouTube that walked me step by step through the repair. Read More... 15 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Joe S Shreveport , LA February 17, 2019 Appliance: Frigidaire Refrigerator FRS26R4CW2 The plastic paddle ("actuator") on the in door water dispenser broke off After the actuator broke off, there was just enough of a stub left to be able to press against it and dispense water if you held your glass just right. With an upcoming shoulder surgery scheduled, I thought I could live with it until I felt good enough to call a repair man. (I would rather fight with a broken water dispenser than drink the horrible tap water we have.). After my surgery, I remembered AppliancePartPros, from whom I had ordered parts before. I thought it would be a major task to replace the actuator, but after watching a How-To video on their website, I figured I could do it even with a sore shoulder. I ordered the part on Wednesday and paid the extra $3.00 to get it to me by Friday. It actually arrived the very next day! Friday, I watched the repair video again, then practically with one good arm, replaced the actuator. The only problem I had was getting the water hose back into its spout. The hose is short and stiff and difficult to grab through a little opening. After several frustrating minutes, I backed away, said a prayer, and tried again, pressing against the tip of the hose with a small putty knife. Boom! The hose slid into place! The whole job took about 45 minutes. I assume most do-it-yourselfers are pleased as I am whenever they fix something, paying just the cost of the part versus the much higher fee of an appliance repairman. Read More... 14 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Fred L Baltimore , MD June 23, 2017 Water dispenser actuator was broken. Purchased new part and watched you tube video. Read More... 8 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Jim W N Miami Beach , FL April 03, 2017 My Frigidaire was not dispensing ice and the water actuator paddle broke off. Thanks so much! I watched the detailed video and knew I would be able to do the repair work myself. I ordered the parts and along with my I phone watching the video, I completed the repair work in an hour! Saved a bundle doing the work myself! Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
John P San Bernardino , CA November 11, 2016 Ice tube freezes and no water in the door Put a new water tube in took all of 3 minutes. The actuator for the water was lots longer. The screws were rusted and really a pain to get out. Had to file a slot in them to use a regular screwdriver to get them out. After I get the cover off the other crews were easy. Pulled what was left of the old actuator out put the new one in and that was it. 30 minutes but I had probems. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers