Where to Find the Right Refrigerator Parts

Finding replacement refrigerator parts isn't always the easiest thing to do if you're a do-it-yourselfer who likes to fix your own appliances.

Most of the major brands aren't keen on selling parts directly, for two reasons. First, they don't want to have to deal with someone who may not have the skills to replace the part, and winds up causing more problems than they fix.

And second, they would prefer to send one of their repair people to do the work so they can bill you for the labor as well!

All is not lost, however. Fortunately, there are a number of websites where you can get parts for almost any brand and model of refrigerator.

Easy Appliance Parts is one of the bigger parts suppliers on the web. They sell parts for all the major brands, including Frigidaire, Maytag, Kenmore, GE and more.

The way their website works is you enter the model number of your refrigerator, and you'll get a list of all the parts available to order. You can get everything from a replacement rack or crisper drawer, right down to the circuit board assembly.

They even give you instructions for finding the model number of your refrigerator in case you can't find it. Many of the manufacturers do a pretty good job of hiding this information, so this can be quite helpful in some cases.

Another good source for refrigerator parts is Parts Select. They have a similar system to Easy Appliance Parts, so finding the part you need is pretty straightforward. They also carry parts for most other major appliances, so it's not just refrigerators.

If you're able to do the repairs yourself, and have the skills to diagnose the problem, this can save you a lot of money compared to paying a repair service to send someone to fix your refrigerator.

Just keep in mind that this may void your warranty, so if your refrigerator is still covered by the manufacturer's warranty, you're probably better off getting them to service it for you. After all, if it's under warranty it should be free anyway.

Autor: Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith writes about refrigerator parts and other related topics at http://hubpages.com/hub/refrigerator-parts

Added: October 11, 2009
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