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Fridge light dead even with new bulb
1- youtubed the potential diagnoses, 2- resourced and ordered parts, 3- removed old socket, installed new one :-)... My fridge is an older fridge and could've used a screwdriver for eyeglasses. Plug and play easy... YAY!
Parts Used:
Light Socket
  • marj from NEWBURY PARK, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Short in the light socket.
Un Plugged the frig. Unlocked the socket by pressing down on the latch. Pulled the socket out ensuring I had enough slack. Unplugged the old socket installed the new. Plugged the frig back in. Tested the switch . Very easy-to-use.
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Light Socket
  • ED from ENON, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The control board generated clicking noise. Temperature display wrong values.
On the internet forum I read that if the control board needs to be changed , do the same for the Run Capacitor/relay.
The Ge profile refrigerator was 15 years old. First I disconnect the power cord,
I removed the control board at the back of the fridge, replaced it with a new one and did the same for the run capacitor.
Plugged the power cord back and it works fine. GE repair service did not want to come to do it. DIY is fine.
Parts Used:
Run Capacitor
  • QUOC-LOC from LYNN HAVEN, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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broken door shelf bar holder
I ordered the part before noon and I they had it out the door and in my hands within 24 hours! It took about 2 minutes to take out the broken part and snap in the new one!Great service and easy install!
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Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Stan from Dallas, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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socket had melted
pluged the wire harness into the new socket from the back and snaped the socket in place.
Parts Used:
Light Socket
  • Chris from Charlotte, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Light socket missing in refrigerator
Frig parts had been scavenged in an apartment complex. Restoring socket was only a matter of plugging in two spade contacts and clipping in socket.
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Light Socket
  • Wayne from Issaquah, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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This part broke for whatever reason, I do not know.
I needed a pliers to extract the shelf reatainer from its place in the door of the fridge.

I found the part in the partSelect catalog, ordered it, opened the box, and snapped the replacement part into place. I then popped the Shelf retainer back into place where it belonged.

Piece of cake.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • John D from Chevy Chase, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Broken door shelf retainer
Just replace end cap and install. The beauty of this was the door was broken in the evening before July 4 when all retail had closed down early for the 4th weekend. I hit Part Select on the computer, scrolled down the partslist,looked at pictures and figured out from that the necessary piece I needed, hit the buy button and in less than 10 minutes had an order placed. July 7 UPS was at the door with the parts and my reefer was back in business. NO service call and no extra charges!!! Thank You, PartSelect!!!!
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Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Bill from Prescott, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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door shelf cap was broken and shelf fell off the door
Removed the broken part with a pliers.
Inserted end cap into shelf, then into door.
PERFECT!!!
Thank you
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Lynn from Montvale, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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The plastic bracket that holds the lower shelf in the refrigerator door broke
The bracket arrived promptly after ordering by telephone and snapped into place easily.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Alan from La Jolla, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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compressor running and hot, refer and fridge room temp.
Watched a youtube on capacitors- though on a motor with a pulley, the symptoms were the same, motor running and pulley not turning-bad capacitor. Took a chance for a 17+ dollar part vs a new compressor. It worked.
Parts Used:
Run Capacitor
  • Charles from Durham, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Starter/overload assembly and run capacitor were bad
Removed rer cover, unplugged starter assembly from side of compressor and replaced unit with a new one. Plugged fridge in and it works good.
Parts Used:
Run Capacitor
  • Colby from Blanding, UT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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fan and compressor wont start
Googled the model number of refrigerator with symptoms of "refrigerator wont run". Parts select web site appeared on my screen, opened Parts Select website, Partselect said probable cause of my frige symptom was that the run capacitor usually burns out 51% of the time. They were correct with the diagnosis 100%. I ordered the run capacitor for $23.00, installed it in 10 minutes, refrigerator runs good as new. Thank you for saving me cost of service call. I probably saved $200 or more. I will use Partselect again with my next problem. THANK YOU,
Parts Used:
Run Capacitor
  • JOSE from NEW YORK, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broken end cap
Just snapped in the replacement. 15 second repair. I was not completely sure that I had the right one ordered. There were two choices. I selected one and it worked fine.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Roger from Eldridge, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Freezer And Frig Both Warm And Compressor Would Not Run
I replaced the thermostat, temperature sensor, and the run capacitor. . . Refrigerator still not cooling. I checked the start relay and measured the input terminals on the compressor for the correct resistance. . . Everything measured correctly. In a last ditch effort before calling for service, I pulled the main board, inspected it and saw the problem right away. One leg on the compression capacitor had desoldered itself. Got out my soldering iron and applied a good amount of solder to that point. Put everything back together and turn it on. . . Problem fixed. The compressor kicked on right away and started cooling the refrigerator.
Parts Used:
Run Capacitor
  • joe from decatur, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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All Instructions for the 38581
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