34241 General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
evaporator coil kept freezing up, refridgerator warm.
This was the second part I tried. The defrost timer was first, but that did not fix it. To do this I had to remove the ice maker and the back plate of the freezer. Then I defrosted the coil and cut the wires. stripped them back and installed the new thermostat. re-assembled and tested. has been working great ever since.
Parts Used:
-
Greg from Hanover Township, PA
-
Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
-
Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
-
Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
185 of 208 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Refrigerator would not run but interior light was on.
I unplugged the refrigerator, then opened the door and removed four screws holding the plastic electrical panel to the interior top of the main refrigerator compartment and noticed the cold control was corroded badly, apparently from moisture in the panel. I ordered a new one from partselect.com. When it arrived the next day, I then pulled off the control knob, unclipped the cold control, unplugged the three wires to the control, then removed the styrofoam insulation blocks holding the thermocouple wire and then removed the thermocouple wire to complete the removal. I then reversed the process to install the new thermostat and control. That is repositioned the thermocouple wire, put the insulation blocks back to hold the wire, then replugged the three electrical wires, clipped the control back and pushed the control knob back on and finally screwed the panel back to the top of the main compartment and plugged the refrigerator electrical cord back in to provide current to the refrigerator. It immediately started up and ran fine. Total time - about 8 minutes.
Parts Used:
-
Bruce from Alton, IL
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
184 of 244 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
refrigerator would'nt cool
first i removed the four screws that hold the shelve in place disconnected the wire replace both diffuser-air,reconnected the wire and replaced the screws
Parts Used:
-
arthur from doral, FL
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Nutdriver
22 of 31 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Light Socket short
- Unsnapped old light socket from top of Frig
- Disconnected elect wires
- Reconnected elect wires to new light socket
- Snapped new socket in place
- Done in less than 2 min.
- Disconnected elect wires
- Reconnected elect wires to new light socket
- Snapped new socket in place
- Done in less than 2 min.
Parts Used:
-
Rebecca from Gautier, MS
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
22 of 31 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Replaced the heater-core motor
It was fairly easy. Only had to remove the back cardboard. Remove 3 screws and the power plug.
Replacing the screws took a little time the motor mount didn't seem to be tapped exactly for the screws supplied and it was in a tight area. Its working great now.
Replacing the screws took a little time the motor mount didn't seem to be tapped exactly for the screws supplied and it was in a tight area. Its working great now.
Parts Used:
-
John from Roanoke, VA
-
Difficulty Level:Easy
-
Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
-
Tools:Socket set
17 of 22 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Shattered crisper pan glass
-
Stacia from Salem, OH
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
16 of 21 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
cracked bottom hinge
My 4 year old grandson used the frig door as a swing.The bottom hinge cracked, then the door wouldn't seal. I propped the door up with some books, removed the broken hinge (2 bolts) and replaced with the new part. Simple fix on the door, only time will fix the 4 year old!
Parts Used:
-
LEE from LEO, IN
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Socket set
16 of 21 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Fan motor no longer functioning and needed to be replaced
The most difficult part was the removal of the existing fan and shroud. There is very little room to work between the condenser and the coils where the fan is located. The old shroud had to be removed as it was not compatible with the mounting for the new fan motor and blade. Make sure to unplug the refrigerator and give the coils some time to cool down. The first step was to remove the old fan blade... it simply pulls off. Next you need to remove the two bolts holding the fan shroud to the floor of the refrigerator. Then you need to remove the old fan motor from the shroud... unplug the wire connection and remove two small bolts that hold it on. I was lucky to have a VERY small ratchet to get into these tight spaces. Now is the really hard part, removing the metal fan shroud takes a lot of twisting and turning to get it out. The coils have a little play in them, but you must be very careful of the tubing and connections. Also, the coils are very sharp. Once this is out, IF you can get it out....I had my doubts along the way, you can start to put the new parts in... beginning with the new fan shroud which fortunately is made of plastic and has some give which makes it easier to get in. Then you can mount the new motor to the shroud with the three new screws. Plug in the wire connection, add the foam tape to the shroud and mount the shroud to the floor of the frig with the original two bolts. Lastly, attach the fan blade. This replacement kit is well constructed, fits perfectly and contained all the necessary parts (fan motor with wiring connection, mounting screws, wire connection adapter, fan shroud, foam tape and fan blade), but no detailed instructions come with it. I was lucky to get the old fan shroud out without doing any damage to the surrounding parts, but this part was very difficult for a do it yourself person. I would be interested to know if a professional has some other tips for this part of the replacement process.
Parts Used:
-
Amber from SHERMANS DALE, PA
-
Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
-
Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
-
Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
12 of 12 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Leaky Seal
Just snaps in. Pull the old one out push the new one in. It has a groove it fits into no fasteners to undo, Just pull the old one out with steady pressure.
Parts Used:
-
Travis from Tecumseh, OK
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
11 of 14 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Cracked drawer
I slid out the old drawer and slid in the new drawer. Easy as that! I would recommend this website to anyone.
Parts Used:
-
Jaime from Harrisburg, PA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
8 of 10 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Not running
After waiting over 2wks for my part to arrive, I purchased the part locally and made the repair the same day as I am still waiting for the part to arrive from you guys. Your customer service really needs improving. I paid for 2 day shipping, what a joke. I will be returning the part as soon as I receive it thanks.
Parts Used:
-
Kenneth from SAVANNAH, GA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Nutdriver
8 of 10 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Big oops when I broke the glass shelf while washing in hot water...too hot
I ordered the part, it arrived within 48 hours. I opened the fridge and put the shelf in perfectly!
Parts Used:
-
LYNETTE from AGOURA HILLS, CA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
8 of 12 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
broken glass insert over refrigerator drawers
I called in because the model # of the refrigerator did not show up on the website. The cust. srvc. rep looked it up and found the part. It was reasonably priced, I received it in a matter of days and it fit perfectly. Thank you! We were preparing to put the condo on the market and broke the shelf while cleaning. It was great to have a resource for a reasonably priced replacement and quick shipment.
Parts Used:
-
Margaret from McLean, VA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
6 of 6 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Freezer compartment warm / Ice cream soft
I worked for GM as a Frigidaire Tech, before starting my own business. I have retired now.
I took the three screws off the back of the bracket holding the motor. Disconected wire harness and pulled out the motor. Reverse to install. servantoftheking@hughes.net
I took the three screws off the back of the bracket holding the motor. Disconected wire harness and pulled out the motor. Reverse to install. servantoftheking@hughes.net
Parts Used:
-
George from McBee, SC
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
-
Tools:Nutdriver, Socket set
9 of 15 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Broken Glass Shelf in Refridgerator
I broke the glass shelf in my refrigerator. I had trouble navigating the website, so I called the customer service line, and the lady was lovely to speak with, and ordered my part quickly! In 2 days I had the part, and it fit perfectly!
Great service, great price!
Thank you!
Great service, great price!
Thank you!
Parts Used:
-
Cynthia from Hawley, PA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
4 of 4 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!