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Twice I ordered the oven light bulb & each time the light bulb was defected
I had to call for a appointment for repair with GE Appliance because I thought then it . .was something electrical. The technician came out & checked everything out, turned out it was not electrical, The technician went out to his truck got a light bulb from his truck, put it in & it worked. It cost me $121.00 for trip charge from GE appliance for a light bulb that worked, your light bulbs were defective twice. Very disappointed with your products, cost me alot of money for a good light bulb thru GE appliance
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Light Bulb - 40W
  • Barbara from BELLEVUE, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Could not find the correct replacements (burners & drip pans)
After months of buying the wrong parts & cost I discovered this site So easy to order & quick delivery, plus very easy installation. Thank you. I also wanted to add that the reps (Tanisha & Matthew) were extremely helpful & informative. I can only hope all the reps equal their performance. I will definitely be using this site, before any other source. Knowledge & cost is also important to me & that need was met. Good job!
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Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Drip Bowl - 8 Inch
  • Barbara from JEFFERSON, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Interior light needed replaced
Unplugged the appliance for safety. Removed two 1/4" screws that held the assembly in place. Carefully removed the wire guard that retains the glass shield. Unscrewed old light bulb and replaced with new part. Reversed the steps after cleaning glass cover.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Leo from TWIN FALLS, ID
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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old burners gone bad
tries brazing ends back onto posts...it did work but still not as good as I wanted. Bit the bullet for 100.00 and bought 2 new burners and drip pans. Only regret was not buying the two smaller burners with pans. Smaller ones still work but the new ones work like brand new and an added benefit is they make the stove look brand new!! Very pleased with decision to buy!
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Drip Bowl - 8 Inch Surface Burner - 8 Inch - 2100W
  • D. Cake from Spencerville, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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two large burners wouldn't heat or would smoke even after cleaning
i really wanted a new stove, but budget wouldn't permit; so just had to insert the new ones and they work great with level cooking.
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Surface Burner - 8 Inch - 2100W
  • Lois from KNOXVILLE, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Lower Bake Element Died
Step 1--cut power to the unit off at the breaker box! Step 2--take a deep breath and dive in. The most difficult part, after getting over the fear, was unscrewing the old unit from the back plate -- been there a LONG time. Step 3, slowly pull the old part forward to see the wires on either side of the old coil. Note how the 'clips' attach to the ends. Remove the old unit, being careful not to bend the clips. Slide the new part into the stove. Attach the clips until click securely--be careful not to bend; make sure the clips are secure or you risk losing the wire inside the stove. Once the clips are secure, gently and slowly slide the ends into the holes. The wires and ends will glide into a hole such that the plates on the part align with the back of the stove. Use the old screws and attach the face plate of the part to the back of the stove. The part may rest slightly above the bottom of the stove; this will resolve itself as the part 'adjusts' to the new environment. Turn the breaker back on and turn on the stove. There may be a slight odor the firs time the unit is used; I suggest leaving the door open and heat the coil completely for about 20 minutes. Should be ready to go. (The old unit should be discarded; ask your recycle team if they accept electronic parts or alert the garbage guys that the old part is in the weekly trask.)
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Bake Element - 240V
  • Kitty from Marion, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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lights blown out
replaced lights in refrigirator and freezer
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Gerald from WINTERVILLE, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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A tenant left the Drip Bowls in an uncleanable state. I could not find a suitable replacement..
Most trainable people can pull out the heating elements and replace the Drip Bowls. The great thing about the ordered drip bowls was that they FIT! Most drip bowls sold as easy replacements for GE or Hotpoint appliances do not fit and wobble the heating element or drip bowls. If not fitting correctly, the tenant usually destroys the heating element and the drip bowl.
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Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Drip Bowl - 8 Inch
  • Larry from SACRAMENTO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Have tried 3 different store-bought drip pan sets over the past year. None of them laid flat.
Simple installation of new pans and all are level! Thank heaven! Thank you, PartSelect!
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Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Drip Bowl - 8 Inch
  • Jennifer from Saginaw, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Burners wouldn't sit right in drip pans. Melted a plastic container on a burner.
Make sure all burners are off and cool to the touch
Lift up on the burner coil and pull to the side
Lift out the drip bowl
Gasp at how dirty it is
Dispose of dip pan in recycle bin
Wash the gunk off your stovetop, then wash your hands!
Replace the drip pan so that the hole is over the plug in area
Replace the burner coil by poking it into the hole and fiddling around with it until it engages.
Push it firmly into place.
Admire your work, go fix a cold drink and put your feet up
Feel good about your home repair skills!
Parts Used:
Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Drip Bowl - 8 Inch Surface Burner - 8 Inch - 2100W
  • Kathy from WICHITA, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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replacement of bake heating element
No instructions for installation came w/ part. Used some instruction from order web site that someone else had submitted. Once I figured out how the new part connected to the oven's wiring, it was a very easy to install. If you need to ever replace the bake unit all you need to do are basically 5 things: 1. Using a nut driver, remove the nut at each of the connection points of the old bake heating element (these are located at the back of the stove). 2. Slowly and gently pull the old element towards you until you see the wires that connect it to the back of the stove emerge from their holes. 3. Gently pull up the ends of the old bake unit which will remove it from the vertical wiring posts--don't let the wired posts slip back into the holes at the back of the oven--I used a little strip of tape to keep them from sliding back into their holes. 4. Gently slip the posts (one at a time) of the new bake unit down and over the vertical wiring posts connectors (press all the way down over the wiring posts) then w/ both hands gently squeeze both of the bake unit ends at the same time and slowly push them back into their holes until the fastening plates press against the back wall of the oven. 5. Align the nut holes, replace nuts and tighten them. I turned the oven on to make sure it worked and let it heat up for a 1/2 hour. Everything worked fine. Don't let this repair intimidate you--just use the right tools, take a deep breath, go slow and be gentle. I'm not in any way mechanically inclined and I did it--so can you.
Parts Used:
Bake Element - 240V
  • Layne from New Kensington, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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The light inside the oven had burned out
0. As a safety precaution, unplug the range or hit the relevant fuse breaker before you start. You might also want to grab a flashlight. Definitely do not try to do this while the oven is hot.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
3. Unscrew the old light bulb, and screw the new light bulb in its place.
4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.

No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Catherine from SEATTLE, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Light burnt out.
Turned the wire protector to the side. Turned out the old bulb and replaced it with the new. Turned the wire protector back in place and I'm like new.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Roscoe G from ROCHESTER, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Needed new drip bowl, was very hard to find one that fit my stove
Installed easily, was most impressed with the speed of delivery and it was the perfect size!!
Parts Used:
Drip Bowl - 8 Inch
  • Rosemary from BROOKFIELD, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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the drip bowls were worn out
simply replaced them.
Parts Used:
Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Drip Bowl - 8 Inch
  • linda from STANTON, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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