Refrigerator Not Cooling Evenly? Air Tower with Gasket 5303918904 — Fix Uneven Temperature Fast

When your Frigidaire refrigerator's fresh food section runs warm while the freezer stays cold, a failed or cracked air tower gasket is the most common cause. In most Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators, the air tower with gasket controls the flow of cold air from the freezer section into the fresh food compartment. When it fails, cold air bypasses the fresh food section entirely, causing warm spots, spoiled food, and inconsistent temperatures throughout the fridge. ⚡ Common failure point in Frigidaire-built refrigerators. Part 5303918904 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores proper airflow and even cooling throughout your refrigerator.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Refrigerator powers on and runs normally
• ✔ Freezer section is maintaining proper temperature
• ✔ Evaporator fan is confirmed running
• ✔ ONLY problem is warm or uneven temperatures in the fresh food compartment

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Fresh food section too warm while freezer is fine
• Uneven temperatures — some shelves cold, others warm
• Food spoiling faster than normal
• Visible crack, warping, or missing gasket on the air tower
• Refrigerator running constantly but not reaching set temperature

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this air tower with gasket restores normal even cooling immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: 5303918904
• Type: Air Tower with Gasket — controls cold air distribution from freezer to fresh food section
• Replaces: 216486900, AP2150145, PS469540, EAP469540
• Brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy — 15 to 30 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove the interior back panel of the fresh food compartment to access the air tower. Unclip or unscrew the old tower, transfer or replace the gasket, and snap the new unit into place. Restore power and verify even temperatures across all shelves within 24 hours.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with a wide range of Frigidaire and Electrolux side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators including models with prefix FRS, FRT, FFSS, FFTR, GLRS, GLRT, and additional Electrolux EW series models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

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