FFTR1814QW
Frigidaire FFTR1814QW White Refrigerator Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Freezer and fresh food temperatures
- Thermostat and evaporator fan
- Defrost heater and drain
- Door gaskets and condenser coils
The FFTR1814QW is a basic 30-inch top freezer refrigerator in white, about 18 cu. ft., from Frigidaire, and plenty of them still work in apartments, rentals and kitchens across Houston.
A basic layout like this has few moving parts, so when it stops cooling we can usually narrow down the cause quickly. We start by finding out which section is warm, then test the thermostat, the evaporator fan and the damper. Heavy frost on the freezer wall sends us to the defrost heater and the drain. Gaskets and condenser coils are quick to check and often explain a unit that runs all day.
On a unit this age we are careful about cost. The quote is in writing along with a straight answer on whether to repair, and the labor is warranted for 30 days.
Key features
- Thirty inches wide with a basic top freezer, about 18 cu. ft.
- White finish
- Basic top freezer layout
- Older model, discontinued
Error codes this model can show
The compressor on my FFTR1814QW runs but the freezer stays warm. What now?
We check the condenser coils and fans, then the evaporator for frost. A warm freezer with a running compressor often points to a defrost issue.
Is a simple white top freezer worth repairing?
Often yes, since thermostats, fans, heaters and gaskets are modest repairs. We give a written price and say so if the cost does not make sense.
Why does my top freezer refrigerator freeze lettuce?
A thermostat or damper that stays open sends too much cold air down. We test both and adjust or replace the part that is misbehaving.
Book repair for your FFTR1814QW
Book online in about a minute, or give us a call. Same-day appointments are available inside the Loop on most days, and next-day service across the rest of Houston.