Parts for PLFU1778ES8 — Frigidaire Freezer
We found 37 parts confirmed to fit the Frigidaire Freezer PLFU1778ES8.
Compatibility table
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Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
General hardware and mounting parts
Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.
Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.
Parts in this group on PLFU1778ES8: IM501 (Freezer Ice Maker), 5304465285 (Compressor Kit), 297054200 (Freezer Basket Slide Rail, Right), 297152200 (Refrigerator Condenser Coil), 297259600 (Crosley Fan Blade), 216715200 (Temperature Control), 297013500 (Freezer Basket Slide Rail), 297250000 (Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor), 297078701 (Evaporator Insulation), 297200100 (Freezer Breaker Kit), 297217900 (White-Westinghouse Freezer Heat Exchanger), 297366805 (CORD), 216730700 (Freezer Defrost Heater 216730700), 297279500 (Crosley Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor).
Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware
Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.
Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.
Parts in this group on PLFU1778ES8: 297099253 (Freezer Evaporator Cover), 297050600 (Frigidaire Refrigerator Shelf Frame), 297265900 (Refrigerator Glass Shelf), 216806100 (Freezer Door Shelf Rail), 297049500 (Refrigerator Freezer Basket Slide Clip), 297165800 (Refrigerator Drain Pan), 297036907 (Refrigerator Toe Grille), 216513900 (Freezer Door Tilt-Out Shelf Rail End Cap, Left), 216514000 (Freezer Door Tilt-Out Shelf Rail End Cap, Right), 297283803 (Kenmore Elite Freezer Door Hinge, Upper), 218755504 (Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) Refrigerator Door Handle Screw), 216970802 (Top Hinge Bearing), 216970800 (Freezer Door Hinge Bearing).
Door and drum seals
Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.
Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.
Parts in this group on PLFU1778ES8: 216522311 (Refrigerator Door Gasket (Black)), 5304507206 (Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Gasket), 216204902 (White-Westinghouse Freezer Evaporator Cover Gasket), 216524201 (Freezer Door Secondary Gasket).
Interior lighting
Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.
Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.
Parts in this group on PLFU1778ES8: 216988100 (Light Bulb), 241552802 (Refrigerator Light Bulb).
Controls, timers and wiring
Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.
Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.
Parts in this group on PLFU1778ES8: 216744500 (Defrost Timer), 5304518034 (Freezer Defrost Timer), 297286812 (CAPACITOR-RU).
Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)
Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.
Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.
Parts in this group on PLFU1778ES8: 297216600 (Refrigeration Appliance Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat).
Before you buy
Match PLFU1778ES8 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
Neighbouring Frigidaire Freezer models
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