Bryan W Austin , TX February 28, 2020 The refrigerator side was not cooling After checking the suggested fixes and parts on Appliance Parts Pros, I ordered the defrost thermostat and evap motor for my refrigerator, a Kitchen Aid KSSC42QTS00. Installation was very easy, simply emptying the freezer and removing the access panel in the back bottom half. Upon getting everything open, I found out that the existing evap motor was working fine, so I didn't install that part. I did install the defrost thermometer, which was a 5-minute process. I also cleared out the vent tubes from the freezer to the refrigerator side, and defrosted the evaporator coils while I was in there. This was an easy repair. It required a 1/4" socket drive to remove the access panel, and a heat gun/blow dryer to defrost the evap coils. Works like a champ, now! Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Lee E Carson City , NV December 29, 2014 Appliance: KitchenAid 48" Built In Refrigerator KSSC48FMS02 Fridg making loud noise Tested evap fan control board output (OK) and motor resistance (inconclusive), purchased new motor, installed Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Ricky M Blue Jay , CA August 01, 2018 Appliance: KitchenAid 42" Built In Refrigerator KSSP42QTS00 Noise from freezer compartment. Replaced the evaporation fan motor and fan blade. Watched the online video and followed it to a t. It was easy. thanks AppliancePartsPros.com Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Gerard F Honolulu , HI September 02, 2022 Appliance: Model KITCHENAID KSSS48FTX04 Freezer cold but refrigerator too warm. This was my first attempt to fix things. There was substantial ice on the evaporator coils, so I got a new evap fan motor and defrost thermostat, and threw in the condenser fan motor for good measure. Before the parts even came I realized there was too little airflow from freezer to refrigerator, so I ordered an air baffle assembly as well. Good thing: in the end it was the air baffle assembly that needed replacing. Now everything works. This particular order was not wasted, however. After installing the new condenser fan motor, air flow through the condenser coils is greatly increased, so I think that motor was about to fail. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Rick D Salinas , CA December 09, 2021 Appliance: Model KSSO48FTXO3 Refrigerator would not stay on. Replaced the main circuit board, evaporator fan motor, and power supply. Probably did not need to change the power supply but did so just to be safe. Replaced the fan motor because I was advised it could be the cause of the circuit board failure. Got a rebuilt main circuit from Circuit Board Medic because new ones are no longer available. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers