Mike D Redwood City , CA February 20, 2015 Appliance: Model NO IDEA - ROPER BRAND Fresh food section not cold freezer fine Defrost circuit was broken, defrost thermostat failed and allowed the frost to build up and clog the ports . Replaced defrost thermostat and fixed the circuit.....the heating element worked again as the defrost thermostat was broken in the open position, not allowing the heating element to operate. Read More... 12 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers
Ronald M Mount Union , PA September 18, 2018 Appliance: Model RT14BKVKQ05 The bottom wouldn't cool and the top would frost up I ordered a new defrost thermostat which took two weeks to get here ( this is the second one within about a month to two month period} I installed the new one{took about 1/2 hr} so far it is working good, I will have to wait to see if it is going to frost up. Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Jason M Seattle , WA May 11, 2016 Appliance: Model WHIRPOOL REFRIGERATOR Ice build up not cooling well Refrigerator was not cooling properly and repair man came out to do inspection. He quoted me about $200 for the repair which was far more than I wanted to pay for an old refrigerator. He also said it would take 7 days to get the parts. I purchased the temperature sending unit for a fraction of the price and fixed it myself. All I needed was a socket driver to remove screws, wire snippers to cut the old one out and wire strippers to prep the existing connections. I paid 99 cents for a couple wire nuts, twisted it together and replaced the pieces. Only cost me $25 instead of $200. Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers
Eddie B Harker Heights , TX May 13, 2023 Appliance: Roper Refrigerator RT18BKXKQ03 THe freezer wasn’t freezing the food the refrigerator lower part worked. Replaced the Defrost Thermostat in the freezer. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Elmer E Gays Creek , KY October 05, 2014 Appliance: Roper Refrigerator RT14DKXYW00 The refrigerater wouldn't get cold because it wouldn't defrost I followed the appliancepartspros instructions on how to diagnose the problem and the defrost bimetal thermostat checked bad. I followed the installation instructions and so far the refrigerator is working correctly. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers