Your refrigerator water filter is something that many people don’t think of. Your fridge might not even dispense water, only ice, but the filter does need to occasionally be changed. Modern fridges have a helpful light that will alert you when the current filter’s time is up, and we all notice when the little black flecks appear in the ice … Read More
How to Replace the Water Filter on Your Samsung Family Hub Smart Refrigerator
If you have a Samsung Family Hub refrigerator than your home food cooling is absolutely top of the line. Not only do you have a great four-door fridge and freezer, but you also have a smart fridge with an interactive tablet eager to become an everyday part of your kitchen lifestyle. Whether this has revolutionized your cooking experiences or simply … Read More
Worrying Refrigerator Noises and What They Mean
As a general appliance rule, any sound that it makes that is not normal is usually a bad sign. However, you may recognize that the noise is not a good thing, but that doesn’t mean you know what is causing it or what to do about it. We can help with that, though. Your refrigerator is one of your more … Read More
How to Replace Your Refrigerator French Door Handles
Refrigerators are sturdy appliances that can last for decades with only a few minor repairs. But one of the most breakable aspects of a refrigerator is the handles. Your refrigerator handles see a great deal of use, every time you open or close the fridge. So it should come as no surprise when one eventually cracks or comes permanently loose … Read More
10 DIY Solutions When Your Fridge is Cold, But Not Cold Enough
Modern refrigeration is an awesome power of tech-assisted housing. Your fridge is there to keep milk, lunchmeat, and leftovers fresh and cold for days or even weeks after they enter your house. To do this, you rely on your fridge to remain cold-but-not-freezing a 40 F to 35 F at all times. The fridge may warm up a little when … Read More
How to Replace Your Samsung Refrigerator’s Evaporator Fan Blade
Refrigerators need to keep cold air circulating in order to store your food safely. The fan is the part that keeps the cool air moving so the refrigerator’s fresh food and freezer sections have a consistently low temperature. When the evaporative fan blade breaks or the center breaks free from the evaporator motor shaft, you need to replace it. Order replacement … Read More
How to Replace Your Maytag Refrigerator’s Defrost Heater When Your Evaporator Keeps Icing Over
If the fresh food section of your Maytag refrigerator is warm, the defrost heater may have failed. That may sound counterintuitive, but if the defrost heater stops working, the evaporator will freeze and the ice will stop the refrigerator from cooling down. Order a new defrost heater (part #WP67002493 for most Maytag models), and follow these steps: 1. Empty the … Read More
How to Replace Your Frigidaire Refrigerator’s Power Control Board When the Dispenser Doesn’t Work
The control board inside your freezer section door handles all of the functions for your ice and water dispenser. This includes turning the ice and water on and off, stopping the water inlet valve, switching the ice settings, and controlling the lights. If one or more of your dispenser settings don’t work, you can install a new control board on … Read More
How to Replace Your Samsung Refrigerator’s Ice Dispenser Solenoid
If your Samsung refrigerator should be making both crushed and cubed ice but is locked onto one option, check the solenoid. This part controls whether the machine dispenses cubed or crushed ice based on which button is pressed. You can replace your Samsung refrigerator’s ice dispenser solenoid yourself by following these steps. Order part #DA74-40151G and then: 1. Unplug the refrigerator. You … Read More
Stop Refrigerator Leaks by Replacing Your Whirlpool Refrigerator’s Evaporator Tray
If you have a leak running out from under your refrigerator, don’t panic. Just unplug the refrigerator and turn off the water supply if you can. The most common culprit behind a surprise refrigerator leak is a cracked evaporator tray. This is where water runoff from your refrigerator’s coils collects. Once it cracks, it will spread across your floor before it … Read More