FRIGIDAIRE Appliance Parts
Welcome to your Frigidaire Refrigerator Parts Resource
- Find Parts for Frigidaire Refrigerator
- How Frigidaire Refrigerator Works
- Automatic defrost
- Cooling
- Temperature Control
- Lighting
- Ice maker
- Ice and water dispenser
- Door seals and hinges
- Installing Frigidaire Refrigerator
- Maintenance Tips for Frigidaire Refrigerator
- Cleaning Tips for Frigidaire Refrigerator
Find Parts for Frigidaire Refrigerator
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How Frigidaire Refrigerator Works
Refrigerators are the largest and most frequently used appliances in most households. They are also the greatest consumers of energy in a home - taking care of and maintaining them for better efficiency is very important.
Automatic defrost
Frigidaire refrigerators are self-defrosting. When frost accumulates inside the refrigerator, it automatically melts away. There are 3 components to the self-defrosting system:
- Defrost Timer - it works like a clock, advancing continually 24 hours in a day. Every 6 to 8 hours the timer turns off the cooling system and turns on the refrigerator's defrost heater.
- Defrost Heater - it is located beneath the cooling coils. These coils are concealed behind a panel in the freezer compartment. Any ice or frost build-up will melt when the heater gets hot.
- Defrost Thermostat - the defrosting process ends after one of these 2 actions: 1. the amount of time specified on the timer ends or 2. when the defrost thermostat senses that the heat near the coils has reached a specific temperature.
Cooling
Residential refrigerators all have:
- A Compressor - the engine of the cooling system. The compressor runs whenever the thermostat alerts hat there is need for cooling.
- A Condenser - similar to a radiator and is always on the outside of the refrigerator. It is near the cooling fan so it can draw room temperature over the fins and dissipate heat from the tubes.
- A Metering Device or Capillary Tube - small copper tube attached from the end of the condenser to the beginning of the evaporator. This tube controls the pressure and flow of refrigerant as it enters the evaporator.
- An Evaporator - usually located inside the freezer. When the refrigerant comes out of the small capillary tube, it is injected into the larger tubes causing a pressure drop. The process of the refrigerant expanding back into a gaseous state allows it to absorb heat.
Temperature Control
A thermostat maintains the right temperature in all refrigerators. The refrigerator stops cooling once it reaches the temperature that is set for it and the thermostat interrupts the electricity flow to the compressor.
Lighting
On the inside, near the door of a refrigerator, there is usually a button mounted. The door pushes the button to turn the light off when it closes. When it opens, the button automatically turns the light on. The light bulb used is usually a standard appliance light bulb.
Ice maker
The ice maker is a small appliance that resides in the freezer. Usually, it is independent of the other systems of the refrigerator.
Ice and water dispenser
A number of different systems allow for delivery of ice and water through the refrigerator door.
- The ice maker must first dump the ice it makes into a large bin, before it can be delivered through the refrigerator door. A lever must be pressed that activates a switch in order to get the ice. Once the switch turns on the motor that rotates the auger, the ice is pushed out of the bin, through a chute to the user.
- The water dispenser works in a similarly way to the ice dispenser. To get water from the refrigerator door, a lever is pressed on the front that activates a switch. The switch turns on an electric water valve and water flows through the valve into a tube. After that, it then flows into a container in the refrigerator to be chilled.
Door seals and hinges
All refrigerator and freezer doors have a seal. The seal is a rubber-like gasket that is attached to the door. It is usually white, almond, black, or brown. The purpose of the seal is to keep the cool air inside the refrigerator and the room-temperature air out.The entire length of the seal is lined with a magnet which holds the door closed and creates a tight seal. The hinges allow the door to swing open and assist it in closing. The hinges must be adjusted correctly for the door to close properly.
Installing Frigidaire Refrigerator
It is very important, but not very difficult, to install a refrigerator properly.
- The refrigerator must be placed far enough from the wall to allow for proper ventilation.
- The refrigerator should not be placed on any electrical cords or water lines.
- The refrigerator should be level. Frequently, the refrigerator needs to be tilted back a little bit so that the doors self-close.
Maintenance Tips for Frigidaire Refrigerator
Self-defrosting refrigerators/ freezers do not need to be defrosted manually. Every 6 to 8 hours a refrigerator or freezer will automatically heat up its cooling coils slightly and melt any frost that accumulates. The water remaining from this process drains into a shallow pan at the bottom of the refrigerator. There is no need to empty the pan because the water will evaporate. You may want to remove the pan for periodic cleaning as an odor might develop. This can be done by detaching the lower grill and sliding it out to the front of the unit.
Please Note: If you are sensitive to mold, consider cleaning the pan several times a year. It is sometimes considered to be a health concern if mold grows in the drain pan.
Cleaning Tips for Frigidaire Refrigerator
- There is a set of coils and a cooling fan under your refrigerator or freezer. At least once a year these coils need to be cleaned. The coils look like a grate or a wide radiator. Make sure that you unplug your refrigerator or freezer before you do any cleaning. An excellent tool for this task is the Refrigerator Condenser Brush to remove the lint. After that, use your vacuum cleaner to vacuum any lint, pet hair, and other dirt from the coils.
- To help extend the life of your appliance keep the gasket and the interior of your refrigerator or freezer clean.
- To control odors in your refrigerator or freezer, try using baking soda. For tougher odors, try Fridge Aid deodorizer. You can find everything you need at RepairClinic.com.
