Parts for Frigidaire FRT21LR8DS5: 07 - Shelves Parts

Wire freezer shelf

This top air diffuser directs cold airflow inside the refrigerator compartment to help maintain even temperature distribution and reduce hot spots. It replaces a cracked or damaged diffuser to restore proper airflow direction. What it does:

• Channels and disperses cold air from the evaporator into the fresh food cavity
• Helps prevent uneven cooling and localized warm spots
• Replaces broken, cracked, or warped diffusers that cause poor airflow
• Reduces gusty or misdirected airflow noises when damaged

• One top air diffuser

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any repair
• Remove shelves and any interior trim blocking access to the diffuser
• Typically snaps or screws into place; handle gently to avoid cracking

Bottom air diffuser directs cold air into the refrigerator's lower cabinet to help maintain even temperatures and reduce warm spots. Replacing a damaged diffuser restores proper airflow and helps the fresh-food section cool more consistently. What it does:

• Redirects cold air from the cooling channel into the refrigerator's lower cabinet for balanced cooling.
• Helps reduce warm spots and uneven temperatures in the fresh-food area.
• A cracked, broken, or missing diffuser can lead to restricted airflow and inconsistent cabinet temperatures.
• Seats into the lower air channel and secures with factory tabs or fasteners; inspect mounting tabs for damage.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before performing any service.
• Remove shelves and drawers as needed for access; work carefully around evaporator/air channels.
• Gently release and re-seat plastic tabs or remove fasteners; avoid forcing parts to prevent breakage.
• If tabs are damaged, replace them or consider replacing adjacent vent components to ensure a secure fit.

The Light Switch is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This switch controls the interior light of the refrigerator, turning it on when the door is opened and off when the door is closed. It ensures that the refrigerator is properly illuminated, making it easier to find items inside.

Causes of a bad light switch can include electrical malfunctions, physical damage from repeated use, or wear and tear over time.

Symptoms of a bad Light Switch include:

• Interior light not turning on when the door is opened
• Light flickering or intermittently turning on and off
• The refrigerator light staying on even when the door is closed

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

The Light Bulb is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It illuminates the interior of the refrigerator, making it easy to see and access your food items, even in low light conditions. This bulb is designed to fit seamlessly into the refrigerator's lighting socket, providing reliable and efficient lighting.

You should replace the light bulb if it burns out or becomes damaged. Common causes of a bad light bulb can include normal wear and tear over time, electrical surges, or physical damage due to impact or mishandling. A faulty bulb can result in inadequate lighting inside the refrigerator, making it difficult to locate items.

Symptoms of a bad light bulb include:

• No light when the refrigerator door is opened
• Flickering or dim light
• Blackened or broken bulb filament

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

This interior refrigerator light socket holds the cabinet lamp and connects it to the appliance wiring, restoring a secure bulb connection for reliable interior illumination. Ideal when the socket is cracked, loose, or no longer makes contact. What it does:

• Secures and connects the refrigerator interior bulb to the cabinet wiring so the light turns on when the door is opened.
• Replaces cracked, melted, corroded, or loose sockets that cause flickering, intermittent light, or loss of illumination.
• Provides a stable threaded or bayonet-style receptacle (matching the original) so bulbs seat properly and stay in place.
• Helps eliminate poor electrical contact that can cause intermittent operation or shorted lamp circuits.

• Always disconnect power to the refrigerator (unplug or switch off circuit) before inspecting or replacing the socket.
• Remove the bulb before replacing the socket; handle bulbs with care to avoid breakage.
• Match the socket orientation and terminal connections to the original; preserve wire routing and secure all connectors.

This control box houses and protects the appliance's electronic controls and wiring, restoring a secure mounting point for the console and control modules. Replacing a damaged control box helps resolve loose or exposed electronics and supports reliable button and display operation. What it does:

• Provides a secure enclosure for the control board and wiring harness
• Protects electronics from damage, debris, and shorting
• Restores proper mounting and alignment of the control console
• Can stop symptoms like loose or intermittently working buttons, exposed wiring, or a rattling console

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work
• Replacement typically requires removing the control console or outer panel to access mounting screws and harness connections
• Handle electronics and connectors carefully; avoid forcing or bending housing tabs

This temperature control knob replaces a worn or broken fridge temperature dial so you can set the refrigerator temperature accurately. It restores a solid grip and clear pointer for reliable, easy adjustments. What it does:

• Fits onto the temperature control shaft to select colder or warmer settings
• Provides a clear pointer for precise temperature selection
• Replaces cracked, stripped, or missing knobs that make adjustments difficult
• Helps eliminate loose or slipping knob operation

• One temperature control knob

• Push-fit installation onto the control shaft; no special tools typically required
• Ensure power is off and remove food before working in the appliance for safety
• Inspect the control shaft for damage; replace the control if the shaft is stripped

The Cold Control is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It regulates the temperature inside the fridge and freezer compartments by controlling the compressor, evaporator fan, and cooling vents. Proper cooling depends on the cold control operating reliably.

Symptoms of a bad cold control include:

• Fluctuating temperatures that don't stay consistent
• The refrigerator or freezer running excessively hot or cold
• The compressor not turning on at all

Causes of failure can be worn over many years of use or damage to electronic components. Without an accurately functioning control, cooling performance diminishes significantly.

This OEM Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore.

This replacement tube routes water from the refrigerator's defrost area to the drain pan to help prevent leaks and pooling. A simple, direct-fit part for restoring proper drain flow and reducing water buildup. What it does

• Channels defrost and condensation water to the drain pan to prevent interior pooling.
• Helps maintain normal drainage to avoid ice buildup or water leaks.
• Restores a damaged, cracked or clogged original tube where flow is restricted.
• Works as a service part when inspecting drain path during defrost/drain issues.

• One replacement tube.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
• Remove access panels as needed and route tube along the factory path; avoid sharp bends or kinks.
• Inspect drain openings and heater components while replacing the tube.

The Defrost Timer is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It is an essential electronic component that controls the automated defrost cycle of the refrigerator. The defrost timer monitors run times and temperatures to determine when to initiate the defrost process. It allows the refrigerator to operate efficiently by preventing excessive ice buildup. This defrost timer is designed to run for 30 minutes every 8 hours. 

Symptoms of a bad defrost timer include: 

• Inability to initiate or maintain the defrost cycle 
• Excessive ice buildup in the freezer compartment
• Erratic temperature fluctuations
• The refrigerator running excessively or displaying other performance issues

Causes of a bad defrost timer can be normal wear and tear over time. Environmental factors like power surges or fluctuations may also impact the electronic timer functionality. 

This OEM Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore.

A replacement glass shelf that provides a sturdy, easy-to-clean surface for storing food and containers in the refrigerator. Restores missing, cracked or chipped shelving to regain usable storage space. What it does

• Supports food, containers and produce while keeping contents visible
• Helps keep spills contained on an easy-to-wipe surface
• Replaces broken, cracked or missing refrigerator shelving
• Restores proper spacing and organization inside the fresh-food compartment

• Remove all items from the shelf area before installing.
• Slide the shelf into the support tracks or brackets until it seats securely; avoid forcing.
• Wear cut-resistant gloves to handle broken or heavy glass safely.
• If any support rails or brackets are damaged, replace them before installing the shelf.

This Spill-Safe glass shelf replaces a damaged or missing refrigerator shelf and helps contain spills with raised front and rear edges to keep liquids from dripping onto lower compartments. Durable tempered glass provides a stable surface for food storage. What it does:

• Replaces cracked, chipped, or missing refrigerator shelf glass
• Raised spill-safe lip helps contain spills and prevents runoff to lower shelves
• Provides a flat, sturdy surface for storing food containers and small appliances
• Restores proper shelf spacing and organization inside the fresh-food compartment

• Remove all items from the shelf before installation; lift straight out and slide new shelf into existing supports
• Handle glass carefully and wear cut-resistant gloves to avoid injury
• Ensure shelf is seated fully on both side supports before loading
• Do not use if shelf is cracked or damaged; replace immediately

This humidity damper kit replaces the adjustable vent in your refrigerator's crisper cover. It restores proper airflow control so you can set high or low humidity for produce and reduce excess moisture or wilting. What it does:

• Regulates airflow at the crisper vent to raise or lower humidity levels
• Restores smooth slider/lever operation for accurate open/close of the damper
• Helps reduce condensation or pooling water in the crisper area
• Replaces broken, warped, or missing humidity vent parts

• One humidity damper kit (manufacturer-supplied damper/control components)

• Unplug the refrigerator; remove crisper drawers and lift out the glass cover/shelf
• Release tabs or screws to remove the old humidity control; note orientation of parts
• Install the new damper components and confirm the slider moves freely from Low to High
• Reinstall the cover and drawers; restore power and verify proper operation

This humidity damper kit replaces the adjustable vent in your refrigerator's crisper cover. It restores proper airflow control so you can set high or low humidity for produce and reduce excess moisture or wilting. What it does:

• Regulates airflow at the crisper vent to raise or lower humidity levels
• Restores smooth slider/lever operation for accurate open/close of the damper
• Helps reduce condensation or pooling water in the crisper area
• Replaces broken, warped, or missing humidity vent parts

• One humidity damper kit (manufacturer-supplied damper/control components)

• Unplug the refrigerator; remove crisper drawers and lift out the glass cover/shelf
• Release tabs or screws to remove the old humidity control; note orientation of parts
• Install the new damper components and confirm the slider moves freely from Low to High
• Reinstall the cover and drawers; restore power and verify proper operation

The Crisper Pan Cover is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It serves as the shelf that sits above the crisper drawers and supports various items while providing a lid to help maintain the humidity levels necessary to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer. This cover typically is only the frame and does not include the glass.

Symptoms of a bad Crisper Pan Cover include:

• Cracks or damage to the cover that can compromise its structural integrity
• Warping or bending that affects the fit and function
• Difficulty sliding or fitting the cover properly over the crisper drawers

Causes of a bad crisper pan cover can include overloading the shelf with too much weight, impacts from dropping heavy items, or thermal stress from fluctuations in refrigerator temperatures.

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

The Crisper Pan is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. The crisper pan measures approximately 19" x 7 1/2" x 11 1/2" It is responsible for lining the bottom of the refrigerator's vegetable and fruit crisper drawers, where perishable items like produce are stored. The crisper pan helps extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Causes of a bad crisper pan can include heavy impact from dropping, regular wear and tear, or exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals.

Symptoms of a bad crisper pan include:

• Cracks or splits in the plastic
• Difficulty sliding the pan in and out of its compartment
• Food not staying as fresh due to improper humidity levels
• Accumulation of dirt and stains that are hard to clean

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

The Meat Pan is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This drawer is specifically designed to store meats and other perishables at an optimal temperature within your refrigerator. Its placement often allows for slightly different temperature conditions than the rest of the refrigerator, helping to keep meats fresher for longer. This bin measures approximately 18 inches long and 13 inches wide,

Symptoms of a failing meat pan include:

• Cracks or breaks in the pan that compromise its structural integrity
• Difficulty sliding the pan in and out due to damage or warping
• The pan not sealing properly, which can affect temperature regulation within the compartment

Causes of meat pan damage usually stem from overloading the drawer beyond its capacity, frequent and forceful use, or accidental damage from items being dropped on or in it.

This OEM part is compatible with Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Westinghouse, Electrolux, Kelvinator, and Gibson brands.

The Ice Container is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It is responsible for storing ice produced by the ice maker.

Causes of a bad ice container can include wear and cracks that develop over repeated use and cleaning. Minerals or scale deposits may also accumulate inside over time.

Symptoms of a bad ice container include:

• Ice spilling or leaking out of the container 
• Cracks or breaks that compromise the storage cavity
• Chipping of the plastic coating inside the container

This OEM Frigidaire replacement part is compatible with refrigerators from Electrolux, Gibson, and Kelvinator as well.

The Refrigerator Meat Pan Hanger is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It supports the meat pan, allowing it to slide in and out smoothly for easy access to stored items. This hanger ensures the proper positioning and stability of the meat pan within the refrigerator.

Causes of a bad meat pan hanger can include wear and tear from frequent use, accidental impacts, or damage due to overloading the meat pan. A faulty hanger can lead to difficulties in sliding the pan and may affect the organization of the refrigerator.

Symptoms of a bad refrigerator meat pan hanger include:

• The meat pan not sliding smoothly or getting stuck
• Visible cracks or breaks in the hanger
• The meat pan tilting or becoming misaligned
• Difficulty in maintaining the position of the meat pan

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

The Refrigerator Meat Pan Hanger, Right Side is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It is specifically designed to support the meat pan on the right side, ensuring it hangs securely and slides smoothly when accessed. This component is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of the refrigerator's internal organization, allowing for efficient storage and easy access to meats and other perishables.

Symptoms of a bad Refrigerator Meat Pan Hanger include:

• The meat pan drooping or not holding in place,
• Difficulty in sliding the pan in or out,
• Visible damage or breakage of the hanger.

Causes of meat pan hanger failure typically involve excessive weight in the pan, frequent and forceful use, or physical impacts that could weaken or break the hanger.

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

The Pan Cover Glass Insert is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It acts as the shelf above the crisper drawers, providing a stable and transparent surface for storing fruits, vegetables, and other perishables. This glass insert is crucial for maintaining the organization within the fridge, allowing for easy visibility and access to items stored in the crisper drawers beneath it. 

Causes of damage to the Pan Cover Glass Insert can include overloading it with too heavy items, accidental impacts during the loading or unloading of groceries, or sudden temperature changes that can cause glass to weaken or crack.

Symptoms indicating the need for a replacement include:

• Visible cracks or chips in the glass
• Scratches that impair visibility
• Shattering of the glass insert

This OEM Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore.

This factory fastener secures appliance panels and components. Replace a missing, stripped, or corroded screw to restore a tight, rattle-free fit and keep brackets and covers properly aligned.

• Fastens panels, brackets, and internal parts as specified by the manufacturer
• Helps maintain alignment and reduces vibration/rattling
• Replace if the head is stripped, threads are damaged, or corrosion is present
• Symptoms include loose/missing hardware, gaps, or rattling during operation

• Disconnect power; shut off gas/water if applicable before servicing
• Use the correct driver/bit size to avoid stripping the head
• Start threads by hand to prevent cross-threading; do not overtighten
• Match screw length/thread to the location; replace in sets when required

This replacement screw secures panels, brackets, and other components in your appliance. Replace missing or stripped hardware to restore a tight, rattle-free fit and keep assemblies aligned the way the manufacturer intended.

• Fastens the designated component to the appliance cabinet or assembly
• Helps reduce looseness, vibration, and rattling
• Replaces missing, corroded, or stripped screws
• Supports proper alignment of panels, trim, and brackets

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off gas/water before servicing
• Match the screw to the original location; retain any reusable clips or washers
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver
• Tighten snugly—do not overtighten into plastic or thin metal

This is a replacement mounting screw used to secure the defrost timer assembly to the refrigerator control housing, restoring proper fastening and preventing the timer from shifting or vibrating during operation. What it does:

• Secures the defrost timer to the control housing so the timer stays in position.
• Prevents vibration or movement that can cause intermittent contact or noisy operation.
• Helps maintain reliable defrost cycle timing by keeping the timer properly aligned.
• Addresses symptoms such as a loose or missing fastener, rattling behind the control panel, or a timer that shifts when the door is opened.

• Unplug the appliance before starting work to prevent electrical shock.
• Access the control housing or timer bracket per your model's service instructions.
• Use the correct screwdriver or driver bit; do not overtighten—stop when snug to avoid stripping.
• Retain removed hardware for reference and compare screw length/threads before installing.

This shelf spacer is a genuine OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer, and it is used in refrigerators and freezers. This shelf spacer attaches to wire shelves in the refrigerator and freezer to hold them in place. If the shelf spacer is lost or damaged, the shelf will not stay in place. The spacer should be replaced.Refrigerator shelves must be sturdy to hold the weight of the food stored inside. If the shelf spacer is missing, the stability of the shelf is compromised. This part snaps onto the wire shelf and prevents it from moving around. This keeps the food inside the refrigerator from causing the shelf to fall. No tools are needed to install this part. If the shelf spacer is missing, do not store food on the shelf until it is installed.This shelf spacer is a white plastic part that is sold individually. It is designed for use in refrigerators manufactured by Kenmore, Frigidaire, Westinghouse, and Gibson.

This control box wiring harness routes power and signals between the appliance control board and other components to restore reliable control operation and electrical connectivity. It helps resolve intermittent controls and lost function caused by damaged wiring. What it does:

• Connects the control board to switches, sensors and motors to enable normal control functions.
• Replaces damaged or frayed wiring that can cause intermittent operation or unresponsive controls.
• Addresses symptoms such as control panel not responding, random shutdowns, or error codes tied to wiring faults.
• Restores proper signal and power routing when connector damage or wire breaks interrupt circuits.

• Disconnect all power to the appliance before beginning any service.
• Compare the new harness to the original and follow factory connector positions and routing to avoid pin miswiring or chafing.
• Handle connectors gently and ensure all terminals fully seat; inspect mating connectors for damage before reconnecting.