Modern Smart Fridges: Can You Fix One at Home?

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Published Jan 26, 2024

Smart appliances are the verge of becoming easier to fix. So, we got our hands on an LG Smartfridge (powered by ThinQ) to check out just how hard a smart fridge is to repair, and what challenges the average home fixer might face when trying to do so. Oh, and we chat with our old friend Matt Zieminski about *why* fridges like this will be easier to fix—the FTC proposal to require manufacturers to provide repair documentation!

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Check out the blog!
https://www.ifixit.com/News/69391/repairing-a-fridge-costs-more-than-a-fridge

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:20 Matt Zieminski Explains The FTC Proposal
02:11 LG Smartfridge Teardown Intro
02:46 Removing Door Bins
02:50 Refrigerant and Coils
02:56 Motherboard Inspection
03:13 Filters and Replacements
03:35 Gasket Removal
03:43 Ice Maker Removal
03:57 Control Panel Removal
04:08 Smart Diagnostics Explainer
04:37 Freezer Bin and Door Removal
04:55 Lower Ice Maker Removal
05:01 Final Thoughts

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