Thomas C Oxford , GA October 03, 2014 Freezer would not start Looked for obvious signs of mal-function, burned wires, etc. I found that the compressor controller(attached to the compressor) had an obvious burned-out spot. Took a chance that was the problem (it was); ordered all new OEM parts, including a new timer and run capacitor (a part that kicks in every time the compressor starts). I received the parts at 1 PM EST; by 1:48 PM I had the freezer working. Easily saved $250.00. A nice aside was that an Internet competitor was asking $53.00 for the same compressor controller part that you guys were selling for $12.00. Just a good story all the way around. Read More... 64 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Larry C Lakeway , TX July 05, 2016 Appliance: Frigidaire Freezer FFU20FC6CW1 Freezer was not cooling Bought a controller kit and the run capacitor that went with it. Read More... 21 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Terry K Cedar , MN March 07, 2016 Freezer compressor would run for 4 seconds and shut off then start again and shut off Determined that the compressor start/run switch (controller) was bad. Changed it out and the Capacitor also even though the capacitor tested good. Also ordered an alarm for the freezer to warn if it is getting to warm. Don't want to loose another 1/4 of beef and a pig. Read More... 21 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Daniel L Granite City , IL July 28, 2020 Appliance: Model FRIGIDAIRE MOD. FFU20FC6CW1 Freezer wouldn't start up. GOT ON APPLIANCE PARTS PROS AND BOUGHT THEIR RECOMMENDED RUN CAPACITOR AND CONTROLLER KIT. INSTALLED CAPACITOR AND STILL, WOULDN'T START, SO DISASSEMBLED IT AND LOOKED AT CONTROLLER. IT WAS BURNT ON BOTTOM, INSTALLED NEW ONE WITH INCLUDED WIRE CONNECTORS AND SHRINK TUBES, REASSEMBLED AND TURNED BACK ON. FROZEN ICE JUGS NEXT MORNING. SECOND TIME I'VE USED PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM APPLIANCE PARTS PROS ON MY 2003 FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER AND IT'S STILL TRUCKING ON. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers
Robert R Sault Sainte Marie , MI May 09, 2015 Appliance: Model NOT SURE - UPRIGHT FREEZER Compressor start relay My son smelled an electrical burning smell coming from our upright freezer. Checked, and found a module attached to the compressor, had started to melt, and compressor would not start. (Later found out it was called the start module, or relay. Disconnected the module, moved all the stuff to a neighbors freezer who had room, and "Googled" the part number from the factory relay. Found the Start module for like $12.95, ordered it, and used the original Capacitor from the factory relay (just plugs in w/ spade connectors, and now the freezer is running again. I think most people would have just taken it to the dump, and then went out and spend huge money, to buy a new one. Not me, up and running for $12.95, and no service call required. Thanks Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers