Freezer Timer Control Knob Parts

• Frost buildup
• Fridge runs too long
• Freezer too cold
• Freezer not defrosting

My problem first showed up as varying temperature in both sections of my old mid 1970’s Frigidaire model FPCI-170T-7 refrigerator, which is not listed on most appliance repair databases. Running on the warm side from time to time, as well as sudden fan noise (probably the fan blade hitting ice build-up on the evaporator coil) alerted me to a possible defrost system problem, since the compressor was cooling. The evaporator fan eventually failed after a day or so, and a major repair was... Read more

Suspected it was the thermostat, since temperature stayed the same at multiple settings over a 24 hr period. There was only three components inside the freezer besides the evaporator, the fan was working, so I decided to just go ahead and replace the thermostat and defrost thermostat. Also replaced the defrost timer by the compressor, just to get all the old parts replaced with new. I had already replaced the compressor, so now I've pretty much have a new freezer. The new parts works great and... Read more

• Freezer not defrosting
• Leaking
• Freezer section too warm
• Fridge too warm

We just had the Defrost Timer replaced less than 90 days ago. Called the appliance company who came to diagnose ($109) and it was the same part, (a $34 part). The part was warrantied, but not the service, which was $270. I saw them install the part in July... less than 5 minutes! The company told me that they bill not by time spent on labor, but according to the "national average" for that repair. They wouldn't give me the warrantied new part without doing the labor. I checked with... Read more

I removed to the cover to the coil, defrosted coil with a heat gun and checked the heater strip resistance. I set timer to defrost by hand to make sure everything was working. There was damage to the temp control sensor. Both parts were on your web site at a good price, ordering was easy. The parts were in the mail two days later. A screwdriver and nut driver were the only other tools other than a multi meter. Parts installed in five min. I had the option of talking with a pro !!! Read more

Fixed it by replacing the electronic control board. Only 30 min. to fix. (See further down for effort to diagnose the problem.) Most of this "fixing time" was spent removing the control panel to access the control board that is attached to it. My freezer has the control panel located in the top center of the door. The only way to remove the control panel is to pry the panel out of the door using a thin-bladed putty knife.The instructions provided were very good in explaining the process;... Read more

• Won't start
• Too warm

I unplugged the freezer, removed the old control board by prying it out with my hands and then pressed in the new control board with my hands. The freezer functioned normally after it was plugged into the wall outlet again. Someone with large hands or short fingernails might benefit from the use of a straight blade screwdriver while prying out the broken control board. Read more

• Fridge too warm

Order a new defrost timer from ApplianceParts online. I received the parts in a couple of days, installed it and that completely fixed the problem. Thanks ApplianceParts for such fast, efficient service; and for a part that was very reasonably price, not to mention the ease in finding it on your website by using the model number of my fridge. Couldn't have been easier. Read more

After talking to Nathan on Thursday, he convinced me that the controller should fix it. Then I ordered it and it showed up on Saturday, pushed in the new part and IT WORKED!!!!! The cost of the part was less than half of a service call, so I saved over $100 easy. Made me and my husband very happy....thanks to AppliancePartsPros.com. I will definitely bookmark their contact info. Thanks again. Read more

Checked voltage into control module, power in...non out. Found Appliance Parts Pro on line, found part, checked price. Checked price at appliance part store 60 miles away. Ordered part from APP, received in very prompt time. Installed, plugged in, turned on...Success. Thank You Read more

Easiest fix in the world! Took a painters putty knife and pried off the panel. Panel popped off and iI just replaced it. Make sure you turn the power off first before you start your repair. Read more

Replaced the control panel all fine. Read more

This unit has a recurring problem with the defrost timer. after the first 10 years the original part gave up. we had it replaced and (as normal for me i watched very closely) . after 2 years the same trouble started again. the defrost cycle would run to long. so i replaced the same part and solved the trouble again. so now about every 2 years this part wears out again and i order it and replace it. this has gone on for 20 years now and this unit is still going strong after serving us for 29... Read more

Went out on the web and googled the manufacture and found Appliance Parts Pros. Went to their web site and had a very simple, efficient, stress free experience to get the needed parts for the repair. Excellent web site with very quick delivery at a fair price. The repair went very smoothly and took less than 30 minutes, thanks to Appliance Parts Pros for providing the correct parts. Great job! Read more