Hello, Thanks for video. Resolved my issue. I just want to add how to remove light assembly by taking out one screw and sliding outward the light assembly and disconnecting light plug.
I can't see why this fix works. The water should drip into the back compartment and drain down. If it's dripping further forward then sealing that crack should just allow it to more easily drip out of the vent further forward and onto the shelf. But I read all the positive comments and said what the heck and I tried it. My fridge has been leaking onto the top shelf for years and THIS WAS THE FIX! Thanks, kepkopke!
BLESS YOU, and everybody else who makes You tube videos to show us how to fix things that would cost a bundle if we hired a repairman. This is exactly what my Frigidaire looked like and I fixed the problem with your help in no time. You did something good for other people for now and years to come. You made a difference for all of us. I am 76 years old woman and always being terrified if I have to invite a service man, that would charge me God knows how much for the problems never existed and just for coming. You made me feel not alone with my problem but next to a good friend, ready to give advice and help. THANK YOU!!
After so many other you tube videos pointed to blocked or frozen drainage tubes/system, my drainage systems were totally clear and the dripping water continued. Then i found your video. Your duct tape trick solved the dripping water problem. Thank you!
I was about to spend $959 on a new refrigerator. I talked to a repair guy who said it was the freon. I made sure all the hoses and outlets were unclogged... no luck. The i watched this video. I have a kenmore sears top freezer, worked like magic. Thank you!!
Thank you for this video Kepkopke!! After watching numerous videos and troubleshooting for a clogged defrost drain which I did not find...I was completely stumped!! I did as you instructed and it's mindblowing that a piece of tape (I used foil tape) solved the issue. The fridge has been leaking for years and I was about ready to call a repairman. Now I don't have to. The design engineers at Frigidaire should be ashamed. They should compensate you for uncovering their shortcomings!
Dude. I cannot thank you enough for posting this. We had a service guy out several times (for free, Frigidaire's customer service department was actually very helpful in setting that up). He installed a new line heater which obviously didn't solve the problem. Huge pain as we had to clear the fridge/freezer and defrost it each time. I've tried everything up to this point and we just learned to live with a bowl in the back of the top shelf of the fridge that we'd empty from time to time. This literally completely solved the problem. My only suggestion is that people wait for the part to come to room temperature and be completely dry when you put the tape on to be sure it sticks. Thank you so much for posting this!
Thank you very much! Mine (model fftr1814qw1) had a foam gasket around 3 sides, but not the leaking side. I added another lap of 1/4" wide window seal foam around the air duct area and then put the duct tape over the window seal on the edge where you pointed out the gap. For those trying to figure out how to get the console off of this model - there's a single 1/4" hex head screw in the hole in the front center. Take that out and then pull the whole console unit towards you. There are two clips near the light that it will pop off of.
So I checked the comments to see if this help anyone else because my styrofoam was damaged from putting it back the first time. My whole was a coked-up with dirt and I thought that would fix it but it was still leaking but in a different spot now. Like I said my styrofoam was damaged I taped it up. I read your comment and think to myself two clips did I get them, nope, thank you buddy. Had it start leaking again I would have been confused LOL thanks again
Our tube was clogged with gunk, but this video gave us the courage to disassemble. How nice of you to go to the trouble to make a video to help us and save a service call for a simple fix. Thank-you, grateful.
I have the exact same plastic divider on my Frigidaire 1831QF1 model. It was leaking water from the very first day we bought it in June of 2015. We just resorted to putting a plastic container on the top shelf of the fridge to catch all the dripping water, but now after watching this video I know why it's leaking. What a horrible design by the manufacturer. There are so many different ways to prevent this in the product design that wouldn't cost a dime more in production. Thanks!
Possibly the most useful U-Tube video I’ve ever watched. And it’s under two minutes! I duct taped that sucker about two hours ago, and so far, so good. Thank you, Kepkopke. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This short amateur video saved me a $165 repair bill! I own 10 of the same exact fridge and 3 or 4 all have this same problem. Other videos tell you to open the freezer panel or the tube at the drain pan, but these were all clear. I opened this light fixture unit with one screw and it was filled with ice and gunk. I also have better access to clean the tube now as well. Why doesn't anybody mention this obvious clog point?! THANK YOU!!
I never comment on TH-cam but had to say thanks for this tip. After the service guy couldn't figure out the problem I tried this and it worked immediately. Quick, to the point, and effective fix video. thanks again.
Hi Kepkopke, Thanks so much for sharing the video. Wife found this video and this was all I needed to fix the problem in all of10 mins. The issue is an utter design failure of Frigidaire's part. I would fire the designer, QA, QC people and everone who signed off on the design. You saved Frigidaire a lot of money in service dispatch costs. I hope they will read this and compensate you for your contribution to fix their problem. Great video bro! Happy 4th of July!
Thanks so much for sharing this!!! I've been googling on and off for months trying to figure out what's going on with this less than 1 year old refrigerator.. Going to give this a shot and hope it solves my problem!!
Thank you kepkopke, I have the exact same fridge. It worked during the warranty time, but as soon as it was over, water was leaking inside the fridge. Home Depot was no help. I just did your fix and hopefully it works. I'll post something of the results. PS....be careful of the interior light, its very hot to the touch. Let it cool off.
awesome help thank you! I have had fridge leak for 6 months and checked every tube and drain hole and nothing stopped the leaking. I had same gap as you in the styrafoam and just used waterproof tape. I'm thinking you solved my leak. thank you!!!
Please read description in comments. This video about all frigidaire top and bottom refrigerators. Not about specific one. This parts are look different and can be dismounted different ways also on different types of T and B Frigidaire fridge.
OMG! I`ve been looking on videos for weeks on this issue with my Frigidare leaking water on the top shelf. They all claim the drain tube is blocked. Not so after taking this apart 3 times, hand steaming drain hole. This has to be the worst design ever made where water is not even going into the drip tray but leaking through by the styrofoam instead. How Dumb!. No more leaks thanks to you with just duct tape.
Help! I have a Frigidaire FFTR1821QW1 and I cannot figure out how to get the panel off! There's nothing saying service and no screw holes. There is a nut (I think that's what it's called), but it's so up high I can't figure out what size thing I need to loosen it.
Read comments. In two words this video is generic suitable for a lot of Frigidaire refrigerators. That's why here is no explanation how to remove the cover. Jus solution how to stop the leak. Dan Stegmaier 1 год назад (изменено) I figured it out!. Grab it from all the way in the back. Give it a twist and pull. Boom, it's off! Let's see if the duct tape fix does the trick!
Thanks I definitely had the problem you shown...the stryofoam had actually shrink and there was a big gap there. I did as you said.....I will see in the morning if the problem is solved.
This tip below is good, but I found only one screw near front, do not see added fasteners to remove unit? Frigidaire 6 years old, just started leaking, may not be broken, only leaking. The shown fix seems likely.
Thank you for asking. But this video is not about how to remove the cover. This solution is generic for all frigidaire refrigerator such design. The covers are different but the issue the same and repair is the same. Down below in comments you will find the description how to remove the cover. In two words - pull it towards you. Different cover easier way. Just unscrew four screws.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've waited this long to see that my Frigidaire Gallery frig would not leak, and thanks to your helpful video it DOESN'T LEAK anymore. You saved us from a needless technician call, and God knows how much money. Grateful 👌😀.
I got the part off thanks to other’s comments and photos. My model number is LGHT2046QP1. Mine has no screws. On the edge closest to you there are two plastic clips sticking out from the fridge “ceiling” which anchor the part. You can’t see these clips while the part is in place. If you pull the whole assembly towards you (towards fridge door) part will slide of these clips and come out. Then put duct tape or aluminum tape over gap as shown in video. Looks like gap has resulted from Styrofoam shrinkage. Anyway thanks for the video and thanks to all those who added comments and photos!!!
What a Godsend. I was at a customers house to fix the refrigerator. I keep refrigerator repair to a minimum but took this one on. I was totally miffed as to what the problem was as there were no ice or gunk clogs. I entered in the model # and behold...your video! I was able to route all further leaking to the hose whose purpose it is to drain off the condensate -- and then charge the customer $85. One thing that might have been additionally helpful in your video would have been to show how that housing detaches. Almost all of them have screws and this one was invisibly attached and took me awhile. Thumbs up!
Happy to be helpful! Thank you!On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them. On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side. Rewove the screw. With a screwdriver push the catch down trough the hole and at the same time pull the duct toward you. You will release one side. Do the same with another side of the duct - vent. Or if you have different looking duct let me know the model number of your fridge and I will tell you how to remove it
For those wanting to know how to remove the part when it's the kind without the light, it pops off if you slide it forward. Ice can make it seem more difficult, but there are zero screws - I just got ours off and discovered disgusting black sludge blocking the tube.
Hello. I like your video very much. The problem is, I can't see a good overall view of how you remove the cover. I don't see 'service' anywhere. I'm afraid to pop it off. I did feel the plastic 'teeth' when I reached inside. I can't find any screws, either. I hope I can figure it out. Thanks
Holly Hamilton different frigidaire refrigerators have different interior design, but the drain hole is same with same issue. And each panel removes different way. In this video I just tried to demonstrate how to fix the leak. Sorry, I can't take removal video at customers place. When I meet possibility for this I I'll do it certainly. If yours looks same you can try to do disassembly as listed below.
kepkopke Thank you for your prompt response. My panel is similar but of course not exactly the same. I will look into it further, but for now I am just glad to see what the problem is. I have also read that the freezer shouldn't be filled too much so I will take care of that. :)
Holly Hamilton, if yours is like Kepkopke shown, the first thing is to take off the lamp cover. To do that, there is a plastic tab you can push toward the back of the frig, (don't use too much force or you will snap off the plastic tab and don't pull toward you). Push with hand and use the other hand to gently pull down the cover. Now the lamp is exposed. In front of the lamp on the top, there's a tightening screw. unscrew and pull it out. Next, put your left hand in the back where the foam is, this is the spot where you feel the water leak. Use your right hand to hold up the front where the lamp and screw was. Then pull with your left hand from the back of the cover toward you, then you will see it slide off from the clips on top. Finally, use a paper towel to wipe off any water, then use a needle nose plyer to pull out the two wire clips for the lamp. Take a picture of the wire positions before you pull it out. Then follow Kepkopke's step to tape over the gap. Put back the two wire clips and put the cover back on. Now you're done. Thanks Kepkopke!
On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them. On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side. Rewove the screw. Grab this cover where the styrofoam vent located and pull toward you and at the same time with a screwdriver pull through service hole one tub down ( you must feel that this side is free now) and after do the same with another snap catch.
@@sararockoff8085 Did you ever figure it out how to remove the housing? I have the same model.... no screws visible. I'm afraid to brake the housing.... it's $34 to replace
@@damico.j1004 I got it off! I kept reading the comments hoping to find something and I did. Found a small piece of tape from the previous owner too! HAAA. Taped it up some more. Hope it works!
On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them. On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side. Rewove the screw.Or if you have different looking duct let me know the model number of your fridge and I will tell you how to remove it. Actually, it depends on the model number of the refrigerator.
@Dana McKoy Mine has a screw that holds it up, it's just behind the control panel for the temp. I removed the screw and it just slides forward and then comes down.
@@danamckoy8904 Four screws, two toward front in like a vertical slot. Two toward back which you should be able to see easily. Get a 1/4 " socket screw driver. Disconnect wire connector. Then just pull the unit straight back. There is a plastic tube/ outlet on the back that slides into an opening on the fridge itself. I see that there are some different set -ups. Seems there is a type that slides to disconnect. If your has no screws you may have this type. Good luck
On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them. On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side. Rewove the screw.Or if you have different looking duct let me know the model number of your fridge and I will tell you how to remove it
@@MrSpongy04 I just tried again and I guess it wasn't that easy, but I did pull it off again. Basically grab it in the back where the spout is. Twist batch and forth (pretty rough I doubt you will break anything) and it will come off. Here are some pictures of the underside to get a better idea. imgur.com/a/rov4jBw
You do have to get mad at it. I've been dealing with it for 3+ years. The counterclockwise/clockwise twisting aggressively, along with some back/forth tugging should do the trick. Good luck!
earl0520 any kind! You can use anything that stays flexible wthout cracks at low temperature and contact with water and sticks with plastic in such environment. I have a lot of this tape that's why I use it. Electric tape works too. But it must be wide enough to cover the gap with styrofoam and plastic together. Scotch tape. And so on. Gap is a main issue. You can also use your imagination to choose a suitable material. Good luck! And thank you for watching!
I removed the cover , unscrewed light bulb , removed the 1 hex screw ..... I gently loosened each side a tiny bit ( had been there 5 yrs ) with thin putty knife blade , then I pried through each slot to release the plastic catches ... then it dropped down .. was not clogged , I taped over the joint as shown in video
Hello, Thanks for video. Resolved my issue. I just want to add how to remove light assembly by taking out one screw and sliding outward the light assembly and disconnecting light plug.
I can't see why this fix works. The water should drip into the back compartment and drain down. If it's dripping further forward then sealing that crack should just allow it to more easily drip out of the vent further forward and onto the shelf. But I read all the positive comments and said what the heck and I tried it. My fridge has been leaking onto the top shelf for years and THIS WAS THE FIX! Thanks, kepkopke!
Thank you
How do I even remove that drip tray? Is there a video for that?
BLESS YOU, and everybody else who makes You tube videos to show us how to fix things that would cost a bundle if we hired a repairman. This is exactly what my Frigidaire looked like and I fixed the problem with your help in no time. You did something good for other people for now and years to come. You made a difference for all of us. I am 76 years old woman and always being terrified if I have to invite a service man, that would charge me God knows how much for the problems never existed and just for coming. You made me feel not alone with my problem but next to a good friend, ready to give advice and help. THANK YOU!!
After so many other you tube videos pointed to blocked or frozen drainage tubes/system, my drainage systems were totally clear and the dripping water continued. Then i found your video. Your duct tape trick solved the dripping water problem. Thank you!
Worked great! Thank you
I was about to spend $959 on a new refrigerator. I talked to a repair guy who said it was the freon. I made sure all the hoses and outlets were unclogged... no luck. The i watched this video. I have a kenmore sears top freezer, worked like magic. Thank you!!
THE BEGINNING OF THIS VIDEO, SHOWING HOW TO REMOVE PART, IS MISSING HERE.
Thank you for this video Kepkopke!! After watching numerous videos and troubleshooting for a clogged defrost drain which I did not find...I was completely stumped!! I did as you instructed and it's mindblowing that a piece of tape (I used foil tape) solved the issue. The fridge has been leaking for years and I was about ready to call a repairman. Now I don't have to. The design engineers at Frigidaire should be ashamed. They should compensate you for uncovering their shortcomings!
Dude. I cannot thank you enough for posting this. We had a service guy out several times (for free, Frigidaire's customer service department was actually very helpful in setting that up). He installed a new line heater which obviously didn't solve the problem. Huge pain as we had to clear the fridge/freezer and defrost it each time. I've tried everything up to this point and we just learned to live with a bowl in the back of the top shelf of the fridge that we'd empty from time to time. This literally completely solved the problem.
My only suggestion is that people wait for the part to come to room temperature and be completely dry when you put the tape on to be sure it sticks.
Thank you so much for posting this!
Thank you very much!
Mine (model fftr1814qw1) had a foam gasket around 3 sides, but not the leaking side. I added another lap of 1/4" wide window seal foam around the air duct area and then put the duct tape over the window seal on the edge where you pointed out the gap.
For those trying to figure out how to get the console off of this model - there's a single 1/4" hex head screw in the hole in the front center. Take that out and then pull the whole console unit towards you. There are two clips near the light that it will pop off of.
So I checked the comments to see if this help anyone else because my styrofoam was damaged from putting it back the first time. My whole was a coked-up with dirt and I thought that would fix it but it was still leaking but in a different spot now. Like I said my styrofoam was damaged I taped it up. I read your comment and think to myself two clips did I get them, nope, thank you buddy. Had it start leaking again I would have been confused LOL thanks again
Our tube was clogged with gunk, but this video gave us the courage to disassemble. How nice of you to go to the trouble to make a video to help us and save a service call for a simple fix. Thank-you, grateful.
I have the exact same plastic divider on my Frigidaire 1831QF1 model. It was leaking water from the very first day we bought it in June of 2015. We just resorted to putting a plastic container on the top shelf of the fridge to catch all the dripping water, but now after watching this video I know why it's leaking. What a horrible design by the manufacturer. There are so many different ways to prevent this in the product design that wouldn't cost a dime more in production. Thanks!
Possibly the most useful U-Tube video I’ve ever watched. And it’s under two minutes! I duct taped that sucker about two hours ago, and so far, so good. Thank you, Kepkopke. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This short amateur video saved me a $165 repair bill! I own 10 of the same exact fridge and 3 or 4 all have this same problem. Other videos tell you to open the freezer panel or the tube at the drain pan, but these were all clear. I opened this light fixture unit with one screw and it was filled with ice and gunk. I also have better access to clean the tube now as well. Why doesn't anybody mention this obvious clog point?! THANK YOU!!
Why do you own 10 refridgerators?
How do you removed that part in first place?
I never comment on TH-cam but had to say thanks for this tip. After the service guy couldn't figure out the problem I tried this and it worked immediately. Quick, to the point, and effective fix video. thanks again.
I'm truly happy to hear that! Thank you for nice words!
I fixed my moms fridge with this! Thanks!!!✌🏿
Hi Kepkopke,
Thanks so much for sharing the video. Wife found this video and this was all I needed to fix the problem in all of10 mins. The issue is an utter design failure of Frigidaire's part. I would fire the designer, QA, QC people and everone who signed off on the design.
You saved Frigidaire a lot of money in service dispatch costs. I hope they will read this and compensate you for your contribution to fix their problem. Great video bro!
Happy 4th of July!
did you find a fix or will they replace the part? we have two identical fridges leaking from them
Nailed it. Fixed an old Frigidaire at a friend's house that had been dripping for years in about 15 minutes.
Thanks so much for sharing this!!!
I've been googling on and off for months trying to figure out what's going on with this less than 1 year old refrigerator.. Going to give this a shot and hope it solves my problem!!
Thank you kepkopke, I have the exact same fridge. It worked during the warranty time, but as soon as it was over, water was leaking inside the fridge. Home Depot was no help. I just did your fix and hopefully it works. I'll post something of the results. PS....be careful of the interior light, its very hot to the touch. Let it cool off.
awesome help thank you! I have had fridge leak for 6 months and checked every tube and drain hole and nothing stopped the leaking. I had same gap as you in the styrafoam and just used waterproof tape. I'm thinking you solved my leak. thank you!!!
How do you pull it off of the cabin?
how do you get that part off i could not figure it out
Please read description in comments. This video about all frigidaire top and bottom refrigerators. Not about specific one. This parts are look different and can be dismounted different ways also on different types of T and B Frigidaire fridge.
OMG! I`ve been looking on videos for weeks on this issue with my Frigidare leaking water on the top shelf. They all claim the drain tube is blocked. Not so after taking this apart 3 times, hand steaming drain hole. This has to be the worst design ever made where water is not even going into the drip tray but leaking through by the styrofoam instead. How Dumb!. No more leaks thanks to you with just duct tape.
Thanks, I'm glad I found your video! My wife has been wanting our refrigerator fixed for over a year... All I needed was a little duct tape!!! :)
It worked! A bit tricky getting the thing off and back on. And no more Frigidaires for me.
Help! I have a Frigidaire FFTR1821QW1 and I cannot figure out how to get the panel off! There's nothing saying service and no screw holes. There is a nut (I think that's what it's called), but it's so up high I can't figure out what size thing I need to loosen it.
I figured it out!. Grab it from all the way in the back. Give it a twist and pull. Boom, it's off! Let's see if the duct tape fix does the trick!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I have the exact same problem. Very clear video to.
Strange leak, strange fix, strange voice. Worked!
How to take off the cover of FFHT1821QW? No screws, tried to losen it but could not. Thanks in advance
Read comments. In two words this video is generic suitable for a lot of Frigidaire refrigerators. That's why here is no explanation how to remove the cover. Jus solution how to stop the leak.
Dan Stegmaier
1 год назад (изменено)
I figured it out!. Grab it from all the way in the back. Give it a twist and pull. Boom, it's off! Let's see if the duct tape fix does the trick!
Thanks I definitely had the problem you shown...the stryofoam had actually shrink and there was a big gap there. I did as you said.....I will see in the morning if the problem is solved.
This tip below is good, but I found only one screw near front, do not see added fasteners to remove unit?
Frigidaire 6 years old, just started leaking, may not be broken, only leaking. The shown fix seems likely.
I used a piece of silver foil tape . Then I put a bead of silicone around the air duct channel.
Great idea regarding the foil tape! Thank you. I did the same and it worked perfectly.
thanks, will give it a try. This makes sense because i dont have any water backed up in the tray but its always wet on top of the shelf.
How do I remove that cover?
Thank you for asking. But this video is not about how to remove the cover. This solution is generic for all frigidaire refrigerator such design. The covers are different but the issue the same and repair is the same. Down below in comments you will find the description how to remove the cover. In two words - pull it towards you. Different cover easier way. Just unscrew four screws.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've waited this long to see that my Frigidaire Gallery frig would not leak, and thanks to your helpful video it DOESN'T LEAK anymore. You saved us from a needless technician call, and God knows how much money. Grateful 👌😀.
: ) you are very welcome! And I'm happy to help.
You saved approx. 90-100 $$
Thank you !! It fixed my problem too! Literally used duct tape and stopped the leak. Thank you!!!!
I cannot figure out how to pull this part off to get in it and fix the problem. Help!!!
Please read explanation earlier. Different refrigerator different part look different removal but the same solution.
I got the part off thanks to other’s comments and photos. My model number is LGHT2046QP1. Mine has no screws. On the edge closest to you there are two plastic clips sticking out from the fridge “ceiling” which anchor the part. You can’t see these clips while the part is in place. If you pull the whole assembly towards you (towards fridge door) part will slide of these clips and come out. Then put duct tape or aluminum tape over gap as shown in video. Looks like gap has resulted from Styrofoam shrinkage. Anyway thanks for the video and thanks to all those who added comments and photos!!!
I've had plenty frigidaires leak. Couldn't figure it out... I'm gonna try this!
Did the same fix, but with silicone.
What a Godsend. I was at a customers house to fix the refrigerator. I keep refrigerator repair to a minimum but took this one on. I was totally miffed as to what the problem was as there were no ice or gunk clogs. I entered in the model # and behold...your video! I was able to route all further leaking to the hose whose purpose it is to drain off the condensate -- and then charge the customer $85. One thing that might have been additionally helpful in your video would have been to show how that housing detaches. Almost all of them have screws and this one was invisibly attached and took me awhile. Thumbs up!
Happy to be helpful! Thank you!On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them.
On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side.
Rewove the screw. With a screwdriver push the catch down trough the hole and at the same time pull the duct toward you. You will release one side. Do the same with another side of the duct - vent. Or if you have different looking duct let me know the model number of your fridge and I will tell you how to remove it
how to mash both parts to get the shelf out
For those wanting to know how to remove the part when it's the kind without the light, it pops off if you slide it forward. Ice can make it seem more difficult, but there are zero screws - I just got ours off and discovered disgusting black sludge blocking the tube.
I'm stuck in the same place! I tried pulling with all my might and it won't budge! Did you ever get yours off?
Thanks! I'll try that. Might need to run a hair blower over it?
Hello. I like your video very much. The problem is, I can't see a good overall view of how you remove the cover. I don't see 'service' anywhere. I'm afraid to pop it off. I did feel the plastic 'teeth' when I reached inside. I can't find any screws, either. I hope I can figure it out. Thanks
Holly Hamilton different frigidaire refrigerators have different interior design, but the drain hole is same with same issue. And each panel removes different way. In this video I just tried to demonstrate how to fix the leak. Sorry, I can't take removal video at customers place. When I meet possibility for this I I'll do it certainly. If yours looks same you can try to do disassembly as listed below.
kepkopke Thank you for your prompt response. My panel is similar but of course not exactly the same. I will look into it further, but for now I am just glad to see what the problem is. I have also read that the freezer shouldn't be filled too much so I will take care of that. :)
Holly Hamilton, if yours is like Kepkopke shown, the first thing is to take off the lamp cover. To do that, there is a plastic tab you can push toward the back of the frig, (don't use too much force or you will snap off the plastic tab and don't pull toward you). Push with hand and use the other hand to gently pull down the cover.
Now the lamp is exposed. In front of the lamp on the top, there's a tightening screw. unscrew and pull it out. Next, put your left hand in the back where the foam is, this is the spot where you feel the water leak. Use your right hand to hold up the front where the lamp and screw was. Then pull with your left hand from the back of the cover toward you, then you will see it slide off from the clips on top.
Finally, use a paper towel to wipe off any water, then use a needle nose plyer to pull out the two wire clips for the lamp. Take a picture of the wire positions before you pull it out. Then follow Kepkopke's step to tape over the gap. Put back the two wire clips and put the cover back on. Now you're done.
Thanks Kepkopke!
Slide it forward. It's harder if it's iced up a bit inside.
how do you remove that top panel
remove the one screw by the lightbulb, then pull down from the back of the diffuser.
Thanks!!!
Fast and easy.
Just what we like.
Solved my problem, thanks!
why I have ice in the box you hold in your hand and show it to us? and the water drains to the back wall inside of the refrigerator. Thx You!
thanks buddy / is it because water is flowing over the top? / where does the water go when it self defrost?
Thanks a million man.
Thanks..very helpful...I'll be back
Could you please show how you removed this part from the refrigerator. I have the same part in my frig, but not sure how to remove it. Thanks.
On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them.
On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side.
Rewove the screw.
Grab this cover where the styrofoam vent located and pull toward you and at the same time with a screwdriver pull through service hole one tub down ( you must feel that this side is free now) and after do the same with another snap catch.
@@kepkopke I have model number FGTR1845QF... I can't see any screws or figure out how to get to the clips to release the tray. Thanks! Sara
@@sararockoff8085 Did you ever figure it out how to remove the housing? I have the same model.... no screws visible. I'm afraid to brake the housing.... it's $34 to replace
@@sararockoff8085 Did you figure it out? I have the same issue.
thank you brotha
This worked thanks
I cannot figure out how to remove the plastic cover. I see no exposed screws or anything to remove. Model number is FGTR1845QF2.
Did you figure out how to remove the cover? I don't have any visible screws either.
I was able to pull it towards me and yank it off. Seemed like it was designed to just pop off, but don’t yell at me if yours breaks lol.
@@damico.j1004 I got it off! I kept reading the comments hoping to find something and I did. Found a small piece of tape from the previous owner too! HAAA. Taped it up some more. Hope it works!
How the hell do you get the part off? I don’t see any screws. I have a Frigidaire Gallery fridge. Help!
On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them.
On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side.
Rewove the screw.Or if you have different looking duct let me know the model number of your fridge and I will tell you how to remove it. Actually, it depends on the model number of the refrigerator.
I cleaned mine out but it’s still dripping. It’s dripping from slot just before where it’s supposed to run to.
Any suggestions ??
Thanks.
Can you tell me how to remove the piece, I've looked all over and can't find it
@Dana McKoy Mine has a screw that holds it up, it's just behind the control panel for the temp. I removed the screw and it just slides forward and then comes down.
@@danamckoy8904 Four screws, two toward front in like a vertical slot. Two toward back which you should be able to see easily. Get a 1/4 " socket screw driver. Disconnect wire connector. Then just pull the unit straight back. There is a plastic tube/ outlet on the back that slides into an opening on the fridge itself. I see that there are some different set -ups. Seems there is a type that slides to disconnect. If your has no screws you may have this type. Good luck
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My styrofoam is damaged I didn't put the one piece I wrapped the whole thing with Gorilla Tape LOL thank you
How do I remove that part from the fridge?
On 0:16 you can see holes with arrows and "SERVICE" And Screw hole between them.
On 0:20 you can see the snap catch on each side.
Rewove the screw.Or if you have different looking duct let me know the model number of your fridge and I will tell you how to remove it
FGTR1845QF1 is my model number. This model does not have any screws to remove the panel! Please help!
I figured it out!. Grab it from all the way in the back. Give it a twist and pull. Boom, it's off! Let's see if the duct tape fix does the trick!
Dan Stegmaier I just tried it and it’s not coming out. which way what do you twist?
@@MrSpongy04 I just tried again and I guess it wasn't that easy, but I did pull it off again. Basically grab it in the back where the spout is. Twist batch and forth (pretty rough I doubt you will break anything) and it will come off. Here are some pictures of the underside to get a better idea. imgur.com/a/rov4jBw
You do have to get mad at it. I've been dealing with it for 3+ years. The counterclockwise/clockwise twisting aggressively, along with some back/forth tugging should do the trick. Good luck!
Dan Stegmaier wow 3 year!! Will try it again tomorrow.! Thanks for the pics! Appreciate it
Solved my issue as well. Thank you!
What kind of duct tape is that you're using?
earl0520 any kind! You can use anything that stays flexible wthout cracks at low temperature and contact with water and sticks with plastic in such environment. I have a lot of this tape that's why I use it. Electric tape works too. But it must be wide enough to cover the gap with styrofoam and plastic together. Scotch tape. And so on. Gap is a main issue. You can also use your imagination to choose a suitable material. Good luck! And thank you for watching!
Thanks!
Thanks ...... It took a while to detach it ... here is a link to photos how I did imgur.com/a/I4Cxz9Q
I removed the cover , unscrewed light bulb , removed the 1 hex screw ..... I gently loosened each side a tiny bit ( had been there 5 yrs ) with thin putty knife blade , then I pried through each slot to release the plastic catches ... then it dropped down .. was not clogged , I taped over the joint as shown in video
Frigidaire fucking crap got one from HomeDepoe new had it 5 weeks and it fuck up did not work