Filter
Replaces 297396820
Filters clog with use. The manual lists how often to change it.
Defrost heater
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Heavy frost points here.
Door hinge bearing
Thumping or squealing during a cycle points to worn rollers, pulleys or bearings.
Defrost timer
Replaces 297318010
A dead display or random faults can come from the control board.
Evaporator fan motor
Replaces 297250000
A noisy or stopped fan means poor airflow and uneven temperatures.
Light bulb
Replaces 216846400
The light bulb this model takes.
1Filter5303305677
2Defrost heater5304496284
3Hinge bearing216970802
4Defrost timer5304518034Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Frigidaire FFFH17F1RW2 (view the list), checked November 15, 2026. Amazon buttons open a search for the part number; we may earn a commission.
Where the model number is
Upright freezers: inside, on a side wall near the top. Chest freezers: on the back or on the side near the lid hinge.