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Refrigerator Not Cooling or Freezing Up Solid? Evaporator Assembly 5304522324 – Restore Cooling Fast
If your refrigerator has stopped cooling, is freezing over completely, or the freezer works but the fresh food section is warm, the evaporator assembly is the most likely root cause. In most Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators, the evaporator coil absorbs heat from inside the cabinet — when it fails, develops a refrigerant leak, or becomes permanently blocked with ice due to a defrost system fault, the entire cooling circuit collapses. ⚡ Common failure point in Frigidaire-built refrigerators. Part 5304522324 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full evaporator function and returns the refrigerator to correct operating temperatures.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator powers on and compressor runs
- ✔ Condenser fan is operating and condenser coils are clean
- ✔ Refrigerant charge has been confirmed low or evaporator is visibly damaged/leaking
- ✔ Defrost system has been ruled out as the sole cause (or is being replaced simultaneously)
- ✔ ONLY problem is no cooling or severe ice blockage at the evaporator coil
Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator not cooling — compressor runs but no cold air circulates
- Evaporator coil frozen solid — defrost not clearing the blockage
- Freezer section cold but fresh food compartment warm
- Hissing or gurgling sound from the evaporator area — refrigerant leak
- Visible frost or ice buildup on rear wall of freezer compartment
- Refrigerator runs continuously but never reaches set temperature
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this evaporator assembly (with a proper refrigerant recharge) restores full cooling immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: 5304522324
- Type: Refrigerator Evaporator Coil Assembly
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit evaporator assembly — 5304522324 (no modification required)
- Brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, and related brands built on the same platform
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
While the evaporator is out, replace the defrost heater and defrost thermostat — a failed defrost system is the most common cause of evaporator ice blockage and will destroy a new coil if left unaddressed. Replacing all three components in one visit eliminates the root cause and protects the new evaporator.
While the evaporator is out, replace the defrost heater and defrost thermostat — a failed defrost system is the most common cause of evaporator ice blockage and will destroy a new coil if left unaddressed. Replacing all three components in one visit eliminates the root cause and protects the new evaporator.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Advanced — requires EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling. Disconnect power and recover all refrigerant before beginning — this is a sealed system repair. Remove the freezer interior panels to access the evaporator, disconnect the refrigerant lines and wiring harness, swap the assembly, braze and pressure-test the new connections, pull a deep vacuum, and recharge to the nameplate specification. Do not attempt this repair without proper refrigeration tools and certification.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator models using the 5304522324 evaporator assembly. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Always Replace the Defrost System at the Same Time:
An evaporator that has failed due to ice blockage almost always has a defrost heater or thermostat that caused the problem in the first place. Installing a new evaporator without addressing the defrost system means the new coil will ice over again within weeks. Order the defrost heater and thermostat alongside this part — it’s a fraction of the cost of a second sealed system repair.
An evaporator that has failed due to ice blockage almost always has a defrost heater or thermostat that caused the problem in the first place. Installing a new evaporator without addressing the defrost system means the new coil will ice over again within weeks. Order the defrost heater and thermostat alongside this part — it’s a fraction of the cost of a second sealed system repair.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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