Fridge/Freezer Parts Compatibility

[js1m2]

Hi all. I've got a Frigidaire Freezer/Refrigerator combo FGHS2631PF2 that had the spring in the clear plastic paddle of the ice dispenser module go bad. So now the paddle always has to be moved manually to either start or stop dispensing whatever is selected, instead of automatically springing back to the off position.

For reference: https://www.partselect.com/PS8692021-Frigidaire-242270101-Ice-Dispenser-Module.htm

Just looking up parts, it seems easy enough to just replace. So i found the part number for my specific model, 242270101, and started searching online for pricing. While searching, i found there are parts almost identical to mine that just have the end number different for other only slightly different Frigidaire models.

So comes the question. How would i find out if a part is basically compatible with the one that goes with my model? If i can find basically the same part that's significantly cheaper, i'd rather get something like that. But i'm not sure how exactly to find out. Anybody have any tips on this?

[Nathaniel Peterson]

On 7/27/2023 at 11:29 PM, js1m2 said:

Hi all. I've got a Frigidaire Freezer/Refrigerator combo FGHS2631PF2 that had the spring in the clear plastic paddle of the ice dispenser module go bad. So now the paddle always has to be moved manually to either start or stop dispensing whatever is selected, instead of automatically springing back to the off position.

For reference: https://www.partselect.com/PS8692021-Frigidaire-242270101-Ice-Dispenser-Module.htm

Just looking up parts, it seems easy enough to just replace. So i found the part number for my specific model, 242270101, and started searching online for pricing. While searching, i found there are parts almost identical to mine that just have the end number different for other only slightly different Frigidaire models.

So comes the question. How would i find out if a part is basically compatible with the one that goes with my model? If i can find basically the same part that's significantly cheaper, i'd rather get something like that. But i'm not sure how exactly to find out. Anybody have any tips on this?

Cross reference needs to be added to your Google search to see if something comes up with name of specific part. I know of only 1 service website that does this but I don't have an account. If it's not an electrical part just check for return policies and just compare before removing from packaging but most likely you'll be on the hook for shipping if it's wrong. Try repair clinic because if there's a picture they have a grid that's sized per part for comparison. It says what each square represents which I believe is one inch. Or try putting in bothe OEM parts numbers in parts select and see if it matches their ps#.