FRIDGE NOT GETTING COLD?
FREEZER WARM?
FRIDGE WON'T TURN ON?
FRIDGE DOOR WONT STAY SHUT?
FRIDGE LEAKING?
FREEZER FULL OF ICE?
FRIDGE NOT MAKING ICE?
HOW TO REPAIR Side-by-Side Refrigerator'S
HOW TO REPAIR Side-by-Side Refrigerator'S
If your side-by-side refrigerator isn't making ice or it isn't even running, 559 Appliance Repair has the troubleshooting advice you need to fix the problem. If you see an error code, follow the troubleshooting steps in our refrigerator error code chart to find the cause of the failure. Use the step-by-step procedures in the refrigerator repair guides to help you replace failed parts.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
How to replace a defrost heater
How to replace a defrost heater
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost heater could be faulty. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace the defrost heater.
If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost heater could be faulty. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace the defrost heater.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
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How to replace ice maker optic board
How to replace ice maker optic board
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
If the ice maker in your side-by-side refrigerator is not producing, replacing the optic boards can fix this system.
If the ice maker in your side-by-side refrigerator is not producing, replacing the optic boards can fix this system.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
How to replace a dispenser control board
How to replace a dispenser control board
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
If your refrigerator dispenses ice or water even when the door is open, replace the dispenser core control board—it takes less than an hour.
If your refrigerator dispenses ice or water even when the door is open, replace the dispenser core control board—it takes less than an hour.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
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How to replace a diffuser
How to replace a diffuser
side-by-side REFRIGERATOR
side-by-side REFRIGERATOR
The diffuser controls cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. You can replace it yourself, following step-by-step instructions.
The diffuser controls cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. You can replace it yourself, following step-by-step instructions.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator electronic control board
How to replace a refrigerator electronic control board
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
If your refrigerator isn't running, the electronic control board could be the problem. A service technician can do tests to diagnose the cause. If the electronic control board has failed, replace it following the instructions in this repair guide.
If your refrigerator isn't running, the electronic control board could be the problem. A service technician can do tests to diagnose the cause. If the electronic control board has failed, replace it following the instructions in this repair guide.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
30 minutes or less
30 minutes or less
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How to replace a evaporator fan motor
How to replace a evaporator fan motor
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
If your refrigerator isn't as cold as it should be, it could be that the evaporator fan motor isn't circulating air. This repair guide shows how to replace a failed evaporator fan motor.
If your refrigerator isn't as cold as it should be, it could be that the evaporator fan motor isn't circulating air. This repair guide shows how to replace a failed evaporator fan motor.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
60 minutes or less
60 minutes or less
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How to replace a defrost sensor
How to replace a defrost sensor
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost sensor could be at fault. You can replace it in about half an hour by following these instructions.
If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost sensor could be at fault. You can replace it in about half an hour by following these instructions.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
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How to replace an ice dispenser motor
How to replace an ice dispenser motor
side-by-sde refrigerator
side-by-sde refrigerator
If your side-by-side refrigerator isn’t churning out ice, replacing the motor could fix the problem. These steps explain how.
If your side-by-side refrigerator isn’t churning out ice, replacing the motor could fix the problem. These steps explain how.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
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How to replace an ice maker
How to replace an ice maker
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
Learn how to replace the ice maker in a side-by-side refrigerator with these step-by-step instructions.
Learn how to replace the ice maker in a side-by-side refrigerator with these step-by-step instructions.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
45 minutes or less
45 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator thermistor
How to replace a refrigerator thermistor
side-by-side refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator
The thermistor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator. If the actual temperature and the temperature you set are different, the thermistor could be the problem. You can replace a refrigerator thermistor by following these simple instructions.
The thermistor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator. If the actual temperature and the temperature you set are different, the thermistor could be the problem. You can replace a refrigerator thermistor by following these simple instructions.
Repair difficulty
Repair difficulty
Easy
Easy
Time required
Time required
15 minutes or less
15 minutes or less
Use advice from the refrigerator articles and videos page to help keep your side-by-side fridge running smoothly. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your refrigerator, search for your model number
Use advice from the refrigerator articles and videos page to help keep your side-by-side fridge running smoothly. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your refrigerator, search for your model number