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Customer:
THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
Parts Used:
W11384469
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
defective light switch
inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
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Customer:
Thomas from Roseville, CA
Parts Used:
W11384469
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Door light switch disintegrated
Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch
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Customer:
George from Albakurky, NM
Parts Used:
2159061
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
cut old off the door and put new on the door
took door of the refergarator. Then cut old gusket of and clipped the new one on and then put the back. Done!!!!!
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Customer:
stu from richmond, VA
Parts Used:
W11384469
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
fridge door switch did not work
I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!

Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
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Customer:
dorotea from staten island, NY
Parts Used:
W11384469
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Light didnt go on
The light rocker switch wasnt working. I found the part on the web site. It was so easy. I used a screw driver to pop out the old one and pop the new one in. It took 5 min. Thanks!!!
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Customer:
Margaret from OCEAN VIEW, DE
Parts Used:
WPW10486289
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
self broke while cleaning
It was perfect and timely
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Customer:
Michael from CHICAGO, IL
Parts Used:
2159060
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Defrost drain clogged with ice
Replaced gaskets on both doors. Followed the online video link that came with emailed receipt. Worked exactly like demonstrated in the video.
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Customer:
duncan from HOWELL, NJ
Parts Used:
2159061
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
After 17 years, the old door gasket was split and showing signs of mold
The gasket has an inner lip that fits over the edge of the door plastic liner. The old gasket was removed by pulling it straight out, in the plane of the door. Try not to pull sideways as it could crack the door liner, which gets brittle with age. The new liner had a brown magnetic strip, which holds the door closed, and this fits behind the edge of the door liner. Start on the bottom of the door. A helper is useful to hold the gasket loosely vertical. A flat blade screwdriver can be used to pry away the liner to insert the new seal. Once you have worked in the lower edge, install both sides, and then the top. Some juggling side-to-side may be needed for an exact fit
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Customer:
Darcie from VINELAND, NJ
Parts Used:
2159061
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
freezing everything
Removed old gasket. Wiped everything down. Popped in new gasket.
It was a little tedious, but it went in easy enough. Some reviews said the new gasket was kinked and bent. Mine I am happy to say was smooth. Some things are still getting quite cold like vegetables and ginger ale.(almost freezing). But it is way better than it was. Saved us from having to purchase another refrigerator. The fellow who helped me made it easy to order and everything went smoothly. I appreciate the help and patience you provided.
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Customer:
Herbert from NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Parts Used:
2159061
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
gasket was cut and ripped
rippped the old one off and carfully put the new one on with a flat head screwdriver at an angle as not to rip the new one
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Customer:
Michael from PRESTON, MD
Parts Used:
WPW10383615
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Freezer temp could not get above 28*
1st; Remove all shelving
2nd; Phillips screws,= remove bottom cover, and bottom vent
3rd; Sensor is straight up- plug & play (see pic)!
DO NOT MAN-HANDLE.!
4th; Re-install vent & cover 'SLOWLY'.!
Please buy a "Freezer" thermometer. Good freezers work
around (+5* to -10*) even with food.
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Customer:
Peter from PLEASANT PR, WI
Parts Used:
W11178521
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Countertop Dishwasher - Non Whirlpool
Since I have All Whirlpool appliances in the home, the only one not a Whirlpool was a counter top dishwasher that looks exactly like it could be a Whirlpool and so not to be the odd unit out, I labeled it with with a Whirlpool logo nameplate on the face of the door. Now everything matches perfectly and all in the same exact color white too.

Just measured and marked where the plate was to be located, cleaned that part of the surface, peeled the backing and carefully placed the logo name plate in place and pressed it on. Voila. Done and looks original as well. Call me the big, deep fakearooski.
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Customer:
Sheryll Lawrence from BRONX, NY
Parts Used:
WP489497, WP488163
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Screws are a bit small and short for the job
Using a screwdriver
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Customer:
anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
Parts Used:
W11384469
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.
I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.
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Customer:
William from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Parts Used:
WPW10383615
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
not freezing
remove inside cover. meit ice collected, remove old part and install new part. about 1 hr.
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