Frigidaire FFTR1835VS Repair Guide
A straightforward 18.3 cu ft top freezer sold heavily into rentals and second kitchens. Minimal electronics, cheap parts, and the sort of machine that runs fifteen years on a gasket and a relay.
Frigidaire FFTR1835VS is a top freezer refrigerator, 18.3 cu ft refrigerator sold 2019 to present. Its most common repair is not cooling at all, usually $140 to $320.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 2 error codes decoded.
- A refrigerator like this lasts about 10 to 15 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not cooling at all | Start relay, overload or cold control | Replace relay or thermostat | not listed | $140 to $320 |
| Freezer works, fridge warm | Evaporator fan or blocked air duct | Replace fan motor. Clear the duct | not listed | $180 to $360 |
| Heavy frost in the freezer | Door gasket leaking or defrost heater failure | Replace gasket or heater as diagnosed | not listed | $150 to $400 |
| Water in the fresh food section | Defrost drain tube clogged | Flush the drain tube | not listed | $110 to $230 |
| Runs constantly in a warm room | Dirty condenser coils | Clean the coils, often the whole repair | not listed | $90 to $180 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| No display codes | Mechanical control platform, diagnosis is by measurement |
| Cold control | Thermostat switches the compressor directly |
Tech notes
On a machine this cheap, sealed system work costs more than the refrigerator. Everything outside the sealed system is worth doing and these keep running for years afterwards.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Food Safety During a Power Outage FoodSafety.gov (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services) The 40°F threshold and the 2-hour rule for discarding perishable food.
- Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Section 608) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant handling rules and the certification required to open a sealed system.
- Section 608 Technician Certification U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Which certification type covers household refrigerators and freezers.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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