The ERC is not something many service centers keep in stock. It usually
needs to be specially ordered from the manufacturer, as there any many
different designs and makes. The wiring schematics also vary from model to
model, even among brands from the same company. I'll say one thing positive
about Frigidaire, and it's that they have a well-stocked inventory of
replacement parts... Probably because people are replacing them so much.
LOL. Anyway, I hope everything turns out OK. Keep in touch.


"Jordan Zimmer" > wrote in message
. ..
> Well, it probably doesn't help that I live in a small town (pop.15,000).
> There are only two service centers here... The tech did call three other
> places, all within an hour's driving distance, and they didn't carry it
> either. I'm not that inconvenienced really. Like I said, there's the
> barbecue and microwave and I have a toaster oven too, so I can improvise.
I
> also have an old hotplate somewhere. The more I think about it, the more I
> can understand why the ERC is not a part you would normally keep in stock.
> He told me that he only carries standard parts like elements and burner
> switches and the like. Basic repair items. Also, can you imagine with
all
> the different makes/models out there, it would almost be IMPOSSIBLE to
stock
> every single kind of ERC... I looked around on the web for the part, like
> Vox mentioned, and even I couldn't believe how many different controllers
> there are. I DID locate the part at repairclinic.com, and it was $204.65
> and not in stock. I take it this must be a hot item! :-) Anyway, the
> technician was very understanding and promised me that he would be over to
> install it the moment it arrives...
>
> BTW, here's the part I need:
>
> http://www.repairclinic.com/0081.asp?RccPartID=499508
>
>
> Cheers!
> Jordan
>
>
> "Chris Webster" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > > use, at which point it will be time for a new stove anyway. The bad
> news is
> > > that the part has to specially ordered from Frigidaire, which he said
> might
> > > take up to 2-3 weeks, provided that they have the part in stock.[...]
> Brad was
> > > correct. The guy told me that these things go bad all the time.
> > > Apparently, it's a very common and well known problem....
> >
> > If its very common, then why the %@!# don't they stock the part. 2-3
> > weeks is absurd.
> >
> > --Chris
>
>