Hello Gentlemen;
My name is Peter; I am a retired field service refrigeration technician.
The two of you are on the right track.
The board that you replaced;
Substitution: 5303918498
The electronic control board controls the major electro-mechanical components in the refrigerator. When the electronic control board senses the compressor needs to run to cool the refrigerator, it sends voltage to the compressor and fans. It then receives input from temperature sensors to monitor the temperatures inside the refrigerator and freezer sections.
This is a substitution and can not communicate with your existing electrical control board. You need tor replace this board was well:
Substitution: 241973711 Cost: $83.00
The electronic control board 241973711 controls the major electro-mechanical components in the refrigerator. When the electronic control board senses the compressor needs to run to cool the refrigerator, it sends voltage to the compressor and fans.
When you plugged in your old board and got power, that is because the two boards were communicating.
When you change the board be careful to ground yourself by touching something that is bare metal. Static electricity will knock out a board.
The Electrolux Frigidaire Refrigerator is a good unit. It should last you 20-30 years. If you want a unit that is in constant repair, buy either a Samsung or LG. They have the highest failure and repair cost of all of the manufacturers.
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