How old is my refrigerator?

Hey Robert Bouie, thank you for your post!

I understand that you are searching for the defrost timer inside of your Frigidaire imperial, FPCI-170T-7. I have researched the model number provided and I show that it is an older model. In order to provide you proper location of your defrost timer I would seek assistance from a professional. I hope this is helpful. -Matt

It is approximately 11 cubic feet

replacement compressor for frigidaire refrigerator freezer Custom imperial FPCI-230v3 (20.3 ft vol)
replacement evaporator fan and condenser fan

t probably needs a defroster timer. You can take it apart and clean the contacts with some sand paper to fix the old one. It's located just behind the light bulb. You will have to lower the cover for the light to get to it. Defrost the top freezer by leaving it off for a period of time or take the shelves out and blowing hot air into the rear vents until ice melts. Then reinstall timer and plug back in. Get the whole model number and go to appliancepartspro.com to get a diagram. I fixed mine in less than an hour. frt18il6dw

Check the condenser fan,m sounds like the bearings are failing.

Good Luck,
Gilsh

Here is a link that might help.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/

is there frost in the back of the freezer? fans running? tell me anything you can tell me about the ref.... model number would help

We ahve a two year old Frrigidaire Freezer. every year same time it seems to correct itself(?), like self defrosting etc, and takes a long time come back to its cooling level. This is made in brazil G series. Please help.
V/r Syed

one test is too turn off your ice maker and it will stop...you have a bad diode on the water line and are getting line feed from the ice maker...

to fix it you will need a new diode
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the parts store will get you the correct one with a model and serial number of the refrigerator

let me know if it helps