Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for PLFU1778ES8.
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This part helps maintain a constant temperature within the appliance. The temperature control thermostat regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator. It turns on and shuts off the compressor as needed to maintain the set temperature.
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The defrost thermostat snaps onto the top portion of the evaporator, it acts as a safety device and protects the evaporator from overheating during the defrost cycle. The thermostat can sense the rise in the evaporator temperature during the defrost cycle and cycles the defrost heater off after all the frost is melted from the coils. The defrost thermostat may need to be replaced if the appliance is experiencing temperature-related issues such as: too cold, too warm, frost buildup, not running, or running too long. This is a genuine OEM part. It is recommended to disconnect the power to your appliance before starting your repair.
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The defrost timer acts like a clock, continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater. If the refrigerator is too warm, the freezer section is too warm, or the freezer is not defrosting, you might need to replace the defrost timer. This defrost timer is a genuine OEM part. Disconnect the power to the refrigerator before starting the repair.
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This part turns the light on/off as the door opens and closes.
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This part is a replacement door gasket for your refrigerator/freezer. The gasket is made of rubber and is black in color. The gasket runs along the perimeter of the refrigerator door and is used to keep a seal, so the refrigerator remains cold. If you notice that your refrigerator will not maintain a steady temperature or if it is noisy, it could mean that the gasket is torn or damaged. This product is sold individually and is an OEM part from the manufacturer.
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This fan motor circulates the air through the refrigerator grille and cools the compressor and condenser coils. It also helps to evaporate extra water in the drain pan.