39078-1 General Electric Refrigerator - Overview

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Parts for the 39078-1

$21.95

Light Bulb - 40W

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Part #40A15

This 40-Watt light bulb is sold individually. It is specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so this bulb is compatible with a variety of appliance types including refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, and dryers. It features a frosted glass bulb with a standard metal socket base, which allows you to easily unscrew the burnt-out light and twist the new bulb into place.

$23.16

Light Socket

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Part #WR2X9391

This part is a replacement light socket for your refrigerator. It connects to the power source, and holds the light bulb. If the light in your refrigerator is not working, you could have a faulty socket. It is important to determine if the light bulb is simply burned out, or if the socket is causing the issue. Be sure to disconnect your r...Read more

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$41.70

Refrigerator Defrost Timer

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(1)

Part #WR9X483

This refrigerator defrost timer will cycle for thirty minutes after every ten hours of run time.

$36.85

Relay PTCR - 3 Wire

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(3)

Part #WR07X10055

Also known as the Start Relay. The start relay briefly boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed.

$22.52

Defrost Thermostat

Part #WR50X60

This refrigerator defrost thermostat will cut out at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and kick back in when the temperature drops to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Use it for your GE brand refrigerator.

$16.05

Screw

Part #WE2M160

$10.70

Grommet - Black

Part #WR2X2945

Sold Individually.

$15.00

CLIP

Part #WR2X8583

Butter Dish

Part #WR19X10005

$37.91

SCREW

Part #WR2X9260

$27.36

MEAT PAN CONTROL/DAMPER

Part #WR17X10060

$52.67

RETAINER STRIP

Part #WR17X2092

Common Symptoms of the 39078-1

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Freezer not defrosting

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Replacing the Light Socket

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bad light socket

45 of 56 people found this instruction helpful.

nancy from silsbee, TX
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

unplugged refrigerator. removed light bulb from old socket. unsnapped old light socket and pulled it out just enough to diconnect the electrical plug that plugs into the socket . discarded the old socket and plugged in new socket. snapped in new socket into refrigerator. i watched how to do this simple procedure on you tube and decided to ... Read more

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Relay

41 of 53 people found this instruction helpful.

John H from Austin, TX
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins

Removed back panel. Opened cover to relay attached to the compressor and pulled off replacing with new relay. No problem.

Better than paying $250 for someone else to do it.

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This refrigerator had pawer( lite was on) but nothing turning--motor or fan. Turned control temperature min-max - no cange.

49 of 112 people found this instruction helpful.

HAE-YOUNG from Douglaston, NY
Easy
1- 2 hours
Screw drivers

Found burned Defrost timer contacts.

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