5GT118FFEW00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Overview
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Refrigerator Door Switch
PartSelect #: PS12728638
Manufacturer #: W11384469
Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
$29.37
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Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap
PartSelect #: PS11738927
Manufacturer #: WP2156003
The door shelf retainer bar end cap connects to the retainer bar on your refrigerator’s door shelf, and attaches it to the refrigerator door. If your shelf retainer bar has become disconnected, a dama...
$11.49
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Refrigerator Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742758
Manufacturer #: WP489497
Sold individually.
$11.95
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Refrigerator Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742744
Manufacturer #: WP489357
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$7.95
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Refrigerator Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742754
Manufacturer #: WP489478
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$7.95
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Refrigerator Compartment Door
PartSelect #: PS11739749
Manufacturer #: WP2218113
This part is the replacement compartment door for your refrigerator. It is made of clear plastic and is approximately 9 inches by 6 inches. The compartment door snaps into the walls of the dairy compa...
$46.18
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Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
PartSelect #: PS11753994
Manufacturer #: WPW10383615
This temperature sensor is for refrigerators.
The temperature sensor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator and sends information to the electronic control.
Unplug the refrigerator and s...
$45.95
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Refrigerator Insert
PartSelect #: PS11742752
Manufacturer #: WP489467
Designed for a range of Whirlpool models, this genuine OEM Insert Hinge Shim is essential in providing the right fit and function for your appliance. Specifically crafted for refrigerators, this optim...
$11.95
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Freezer Evaporator Fan Blade
PartSelect #: PS11738954
Manufacturer #: WP2163777
This part is used to circulate air through the inside of the refrigerator to help improve the cooling efficiency.
$45.95
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Common Symptoms of the 5GT118FFEW00
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Door won’t open or close
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Freezer not defrosting
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Lights inside refrigerator not working
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
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Clint from Rayville, MO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Light Switch broke
An easy job for smaller hands. Removed the two bolts holding the light cover. Removed two electrical connections from the old switch by pinching the retaining clip,removed the switch, snapped in the new one and re-attached the connectors. Your online illustrations helped me to know that the plastic housing for the light switch would only
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swing down so far and was not intended to be removed. Saved me from breaking that plastic cover's tabs. This home repair saved me more than 5 times the cost of hiring a professional to do it. Very happy homeowner.
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James Richard from St. Cloud, MN
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Socket set
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Food was freezing in the fridge
Spoke to a repair technician online described what was happening as food keep freezing in the fridge.
He advised me to change the thermistor and if that didn't work the control board as those are the only 2 things that would cause food to freeze.
Changed thermistor and fridge is running at proper temp very disappointed with whir ... Read more lpool as fridge is only 2 years old and had issues already .
Now that its repaired its Time for a COLD beer !!!
He advised me to change the thermistor and if that didn't work the control board as those are the only 2 things that would cause food to freeze.
Changed thermistor and fridge is running at proper temp very disappointed with whir ... Read more lpool as fridge is only 2 years old and had issues already .
Now that its repaired its Time for a COLD beer !!!
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John from VALHALLA, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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