Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair – Salineville, OH (FRT18IL6JB3)

A Frigidaire refrigerator in Salineville, OH was cooling fine but requiring monthly defrosting. Our inspection revealed a failed defrost timer that wasn’t cycling the refrigerator through its automatic defrost sequence.

The Problem

The customer reported that their refrigerator cools fine but they have to defrost it once a month. This excessive ice buildup indicated the automatic defrost system wasn’t functioning properly.

Diagnosis

The defrost timer had failed and was not defrosting the refrigerator. Also the thermostat seemed to be out of spec. Without a working defrost timer, ice accumulated continuously in the freezer compartment, forcing manual defrosting every month.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 215846602 — Defrost Timer 60 HZ 120, 241537103 — Temperature Control, 241872512 — Refrigerator Door Gasket
• Work performed: Installed a new defrost timer, thermostat cold control and refrigerator door gasket
• Result: Refrigerator now cycles through automatic defrost as designed

Is It Worth Repairing?

This Frigidaire model is a solid mid-range refrigerator that can run for many years with proper maintenance. Defrost timer and thermostat failures are common wear items that are worth repairing on most refrigerators over 5 years old. The door gasket replacement also helps maintain energy efficiency.

Maintenance Tips for Frigidaire Refrigerators

• Clean the condenser coils every 6 months — they’re typically located on the back or underneath the unit
• Check door gaskets annually for tears or warping that can cause temperature fluctuations
• Keep the freezer at 0°F and fresh food compartment at 37°F for optimal performance

Appliance Repair in Salineville, OH

Salineville is in Columbiana County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve East Liverpool, Salem, and Wellsville. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch, Thermador, GE, and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.