Repair Story - The front panel was crushed by a heavy garbage can

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Visitor Rating The front panel was crushed by a heavy garbage can Overall Rating: Somewhat Helpful Rated By: 3 Customers Posted By: Barb From Shelbyville, KY Posted: 3/8/2008 8:25:03 AM Appliance Repaired: General Electric Air Conditioner Age Of Appliance: 1 - 4 years I removed the front panel and the louver assembly. Then I unsrewed the knob base and replaced it with the new one. Then I unsrewed the old louver ass'y and replaced it with the new one. Put the new front panel over the heater/air unit and I was done... Parts Used: KNOB BASE K FRONT PANEL LOUVER ASS'Y Level of difficulty: Really easy Time to do repair: 15 - 30 mins Screw drivers How helpful was this repair story?

Parts Used in this Repair KNOB BASE K PartSelect #: PS281500 Compare At: $18.80 Your Price: $15.67 You Save: $3.13 Availability: Special Order FRONT PANEL PartSelect #: PS282660 Compare At: $74.33 Your Price: $61.94 You Save: $12.39 Availability: In Stock LOUVER ASS'Y PartSelect #: PS962979 Compare At: $31.36 Your Price: $26.13 You Save: $5.23 Availability: On Order

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