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Parts That Fix Hotpoint Refrigerator HTS17GBSERWW Fridge too warm

Fridge too warm is a commonly reported symptom for the HTS17GBSERWW Hotpoint Refrigerator, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your HTS17GBSERWW Hotpoint Refrigerator that will fix Fridge too warm. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

1 Evaporator Fan Motor
Fixes Symptom 36% of time
Evaporator Fan Motor – Part Number: WR60X31522
★★★★★
★★★★★
135 Reviews

Rated by 47 customers 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This 115-volt 60Hz evaporator fan motor is located in the back of the freezer and circulates air over the refrigerator coils. These coils will convert the heat into cool air, which is then circulated. If the motor has failed, the freezer/refrigerator will become too warm because the fan motor is not circulating the cool air from the freezer into the refrigerator. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to the appliance before starting your repair.

$ 74.43
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS12741350
Manufacturer Part Number WR60X31522

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor

Replacing your Evaporator Fan Motor

Customer Repair Stories

Loud Fan Motor

Unplug refrigerator.Remove the floor of the freezer box by removing the 4 philips head screws. Remove the cover over the fan by pulling it straight up and out. Remove the styrafoam duct by pulling it straight up and out. Remove the back wall of the freezer by removing the 4 philips head screws. Unplug fan. Remove the fan, bracket and all, by removing the two philips head screws on the back wall. Take the two halves of the bracket appart by removing the two hex head scews on the back of the bracket. Remove the "O" ring from the fan blade and remove the blade. There is a rubber grommet on both the front and back halves of the bracket. Make sure they are set properly in the brackets to secure and position the motor properly so the fan blade doesn't hit anything when it spins. Install the new motor onto the bracket the same way you took the old one off. Check the positions of the brackets, rubber grommets and motor to make sure they're properly installed and secure. Replace the "O" ring onto the fan blade and install it onto the new motor with a firm push on the center of the blade. Install the brackets and fan onto the back wall and plug in the new motor. Reinstall the back wall of the freezer box and make sure the motor is secure. Plug the refrigerator back in and check to make sure the fan blade doesn't hit anything while it's turning. Finish reassembling the freezer box.
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  • Arthur from East Meadow, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Freezer Fan

I removed two srews from the back panel inside fthe reezer compartment and the two that hold the air manifold/baffle? and pulled the baffle out. Then, I removed the two srews that hold the front part of the fan bracket behind the baffle and the back panel came out easily. Two more screws and one quick connect plug attached to the fan and I was done with removal. Insallation was even quicker, I slid the original fan right off the old motor and slid it on the new motor's shaft. Piece of cake! Thanks Partselect.
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  • Luis from College Station, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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2 Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
Fixes Symptom 19% of time
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz – Part Number: WR9X502
★★★★★
★★★★★
7 Reviews

Rated by 14 customers 

  

Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This defrost timer will cycle for 25 minutes after every six hours of run time. The timer itself is made of plastic, and its terminals are bent, the leads are internal, and the label is orange. If you notice that your fridge is too warm, the fridge is running for a long time or is leaking, it could be due to the defrost timer becoming inactive. The defrost timer is found underneath the light cover (may need to remove lightbulb) and will need to be removed along with the air inlet assembly and housing.

$ 93.29
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS310869
Manufacturer Part Number WR9X502

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz

Replacing your Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz

Customer Repair Stories

display showed dE

popped off front grille, removed 2 screws for bracket, then had to remove one screw for timer. unplugged old timer, reversed procedure, all works.
  • Nancy from Hamburg, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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refrigerator was not cooling but the freezer worked fine.

My husband put on the defrost timer. At first I thought the part was not going to fix the problem. After about 5 hours my refrigerator was still warm. I went to work and when I got home that evening my refrigerator was cooling and down to 28 degrees. So if you replace this part wait at least 12-24 hours. Give it time to stablize. My husband says it has to go through its cycle. It works on a 24 hour timer. My refrigerator is working fine and this has saved me alot of money. My husband says, once you put on the timer you may have to use a flat screwdriver and turn the small dial clockwise one click to start it. He removed the kick grill and replaced the part. Dont forget to shut breaker off to replace this part. Turn power back on and start the timer. We are so happy that we now have a working refrigerator.
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  • Wanda from Cabins, WV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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3 Defrost Thermostat
Fixes Symptom 7% of time
Defrost Thermostat – Part Number: WR50X10071
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5 Reviews

Rated by 5 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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this part acts as a safety device against over-heating in case of mechanical failure.

$ 25.99
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1155320
Manufacturer Part Number WR50X10071

Customer Repair Stories

fridge stoped cooling

unplug fridge! removed ice maker. removed the back panel in frezer. I uncliped thermostat; cut wires on thermostat and installed new thermostat.
  • stephen from vernon, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Freezer is too hot

Open the freezer panel which attached with screwws and locate the defrost thermmostate behind the back pannel. Cut off the old thermostat wires and connect the new wires.
  • David from New York, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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4 Defrost Heater
Fixes Symptom 6% of time
Defrost Heater – Part Number: WR51X10038
★★★★★
★★★★★
3 Reviews

Rated by 9 customers 

  

Easy 

1- 2 hours 

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Also known as Heater Conduction.

$ 75.77
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS303768
Manufacturer Part Number WR51X10038

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Defrost Heater

Replacing your Defrost Heater

Customer Repair Stories

Freezer stopped working

I noticed that if I unplugged the refrigerator and plugged it back in a while later it would start working but eventually would stop. I deduced the problem was likely the defrost thermostat. I ordered the thermostat but it was in a difficult place behind the evaporator coil which I could not remove. While I was trying to work it into position my hand pressed against the defrost coil and shattered the glass sheath. I ordered the coil and finally managed to get it and the thermostat installed. The refrigerator seems to work fine now.
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  • Clifford from Melbourne, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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5 Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red
Fixes Symptom 6% of time
Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red – Part Number: WR02X12008
★★★★★
★★★★★
21 Reviews

Rated by 29 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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If you notice that your refrigerator or freezer is noisy or too warm, you may need to replace the evaporator fan grommet. This part is red in color, and is about 1 inch in diameter. The evaporator fan grommet is located behind the evaporator fan cover in the back of the freezer. You will need to remove the evaporator fan cover to access the evaporator fan and complete this repair. Before you begin this repair, ensure the power to the refrigerator is disconnected. You will need a pair of needle nose pliers, a small flat blade screw driver and both a 1/4 and 5/16-inch nut driver to complete this repair.

$ 13.21
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS963756
Manufacturer Part Number WR02X12008

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red

Replacing your Evaporator Fan Grommet - Red

Customer Repair Stories

Fan making noise.

Remove ice maker and all of it's accessories in order to remove the panel covering the fan. Don't drop the screws!
Unscrew the lower fan bracket. You will see the lower red rubber grommet. Hold fan motor with one hand and push the fan off the shaft and into the compartment above. Then remove the round retainer thing below it by holding it and pulling down on the motor assembly. Install new grommet on upper part. and put it all together.
REMEMBER where the fan is on the shaft. It has about one inch of shaft placement. I put mine so that most of it was above the hole that the fan goes into and about 20 percent showing below the sheet metal.
Also check to see if your fan is damaged. Mine was not.
This refrigerator has been awesome! I have had many issues but have been able to fix all of them for the last 15 years!
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  • Matthew from Escondido, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Fan was not centered in the middle of the back panel opening.

Bent the motor bracket down, then using a rat tail file, elongated the holes in the back panel of the refrigerator to secure the fan in the "centered" position. This was a problem that was with the refrig. since it was made. The parts involved were perfect. NO problem at all installing them.
  • James from GREENSBORO, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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6 Condenser Fan Motor
Fixes Symptom 5% of time
Condenser Fan Motor – Part Number: WR60X10168
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21 Reviews

Rated by 7 customers 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This fan motor circulates the air through the refrigerator grille and cools the compressor and condenser coils. It also helps to evaporate extra water in the drain pan.

$ 57.55
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS967022
Manufacturer Part Number WR60X10168

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor

Replacing your Condenser Fan Motor

Customer Repair Stories

Noisy Fan Motor

Simple. Rolled the refrigerator out , unplugged the 120 volts AC outlet.(1) Unplugged the wiring from the cabinet to the fan (white (three pin connector)). (2) Removed the two 5/16 inch screws holding the rear motor bracket . (3) Removed the fan blade from the motor shaft by applying slight pressure, pulling if off the old motor shaft. (4) removed the rubber isolator from the frame and from the rear of the old motor. (5) placed the rubber isolators back on the motor and frame. (6) Pushed the new motor back into the frame and re-installed the fan assembly. (7) remounted the fan with the rear support and the two 5/16 inch screws. Reconnected the three wire connector. Just checked the fan blade assembly to make sure they were not hitting the fan shroud. Fan blades should sit just partially inside the shroud to make sure it produces maximum airflow.
(8) Reconnected the 120 volt AC and waited for the compressor to cycle back on... Nice quite fan... Thanks
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  • THOMAS from MEBANE, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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The freezer just cool but could not freeze the water and the front of door is quite hot to touch.

First I observe that the compressor motor is running since the freezer is cooling. The purchase of the condenser fan is initiated and when the part arrive it is just easy to reinstall the replacement condenser fan.

The problem on the front of the freezer door remains hot to touch and the compressor runs for a while and stop. The freezer is cold but still could not freeze the water. Inspection of the condenser fan reveals that it is not running. The order for the condenser fan from PARTSELECT came in a few days. Cleaning of the condenser of lint was first done and the process of removing the defective fan is just easy so with the installation.

The refrigerator as of now is running in perfect condition!
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  • Fred from FLUSHING, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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7 Temperature Control
Fixes Symptom 4% of time
Temperature Control – Part Number: WR09X20002
★★★★★
★★★★★
20 Reviews

Rated by 8 customers 

  

Very Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This part establishes and maintains the internal temperature of the refrigerator.

$ 38.31
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS9493106
Manufacturer Part Number WR09X20002

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Temperature Control

Replacing your Temperature Control

Customer Repair Stories

malfunction of the cold control (wearing out after 15 years)

1. Disconnected 120 VAC power supply from refrigerator. 2. Removed 2 philip screws from horizonal panel containing the thermostat. (Panel is in refrigerator section). 3. Removed plug module from panel which freed the panel which allowed me to remove panel to do repair. 4. Removed wires from thermostat (cold control), and mechanically removed thermostat from panel and installed new cold control (thermostat). Replaced wires on control. 5. Replaced panel and reinstalled 2 philips screws. 6. time to repair about 15 minutes.
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  • john from Philadelphia, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Everything was freezing in the bottom and top

Pulled out the control sensor on the ceiling of the fridge. (2 screws) Took a picture with phone on how everything was installed. Unplugged all wires and pulled out Control Temp sensor. Installed new one and attached all wires. Installed back in fridge and plugged it back in. Everything works like new.
  • Thomas from Germantown, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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8 Evaporator Fan Blade
Fixes Symptom 3% of time
Evaporator Fan Blade – Part Number: WR60X10204
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★★★★★
7 Reviews

Rated by 16 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This blade attaches to the evaporator motor.

$ 17.07
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1018129
Manufacturer Part Number WR60X10204

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Blade

Replacing your Evaporator Fan Blade
9 Evaporator/Condensor Fan Grommet
Fixes Symptom 3% of time
Evaporator/Condensor Fan Grommet – Part Number: WR02X10098
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11 Reviews

Rated by 15 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This evaporator fan motor grommet, or condenser fan grommet is built for refrigerators. It provides a cushion between the fan motor and the motor mounting bracket. It is made or round, black plastic and is approximately one inch in diameter. If your grommet is torn or damaged and you are getting noise from the fan motor, you may need to replace it. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.

$ 11.59
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS284555
Manufacturer Part Number WR02X10098

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Evaporator/Condensor Fan Grommet

Replacing your Evaporator/Condensor Fan Grommet

Customer Repair Stories

Had a 'ticking' sound

Separately (from a different site) purchased new compressor fan and motor. I purchased the grommets here because the other site listed the grommets as temporarily out of stock. I did watch one of the videos on PartSelect about the grommet replacement. Repair was pretty simple, biggest challenge was getting to the screw on the far side of the motor. Removed the two screws holding the fan motor into place. Removed motor and blade. Reinstalled with new fan blade, new grommet and new motor.
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  • John from PARKVILLE, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Noisy

I didn’t do the repair because I ordered two grommets. When they arrived, one of the packages was empty! Instead of just sending me another one, they refunded the part so I still need one. By the way, I was not refunded half the shipping either which was more than the part itself.
  • Brad from SPRING MILLS, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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10 Compression Ring
Fixes Symptom 3% of time
Compression Ring – Part Number: WR02X12149
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★★★★★
2 Reviews

Rated by 26 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This compression ring is meant to hold the evaporator fan motor in place in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. This is is a genuine OEM part. The tools needed to complete this repair are a Phillips screw driver and small flat blade screw driver. Be sure to turn off your refrigerator before removing the evaporator fan cover so the fan does not turn on during repair. It is recommended to check the grommets, evaporator fan, and fan blades during repair in case they also need replacning. The compression ring may need replacing if the fan is noisy, or the refrigerator compartments are too warm. This part is sold individually.

$ 9.88
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1015726
Manufacturer Part Number WR02X12149

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Compression Ring

Replacing your Compression Ring
11 Refrigerator Air Duct Insulation
Fixes Symptom 3% of time
Refrigerator Air Duct Insulation – Part Number: WR02X20092
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★★★★★
5 Reviews

Rated by 1 customer 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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The air duct insulation fits between the air duct and air duct cover, and prevents warmer air from entering the air duct.

$ 8.06
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS8688247
Manufacturer Part Number WR02X20092
12 Lid Bumper
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Lid Bumper – Part Number: WR02X10540
★★★★★
★★★★★
2 Reviews

Rated by 14 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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The lid bumper or evaporator fan motor bumper in your refrigerator prevents the fan motor from scraping against the side bracket. If your refrigerator/freezer is noisy, the bumper could be worn down or missing, and the sound could be a result of the motor scraping the side bracket. You will find it between the fan motor and the side bracket on the evaporator fan motor assembly. To access the bumper, you will need to remove the evaporator fan motor assembly from the freezer. This part is made of orange rubber and is less than half an inch in diameter. It has a rounded top and a slightly pointed bottom, and is sold individually.

$ 10.97
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS284979
Manufacturer Part Number WR02X10540

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Lid Bumper

Replacing your Lid Bumper

Customer Repair Stories

noisy refrigerator

I followed your video and completely dismantled the refrigerator evaporator motor, fan, brackets, and grommet, I completely cleaned the refrigerator including the cooling coils. I then ordered the evaporator motor ,fan, grommets, lid bumper, and brackets. The order would take a week to arrive. In the meantime I cleaned and reassembled all the old parts, waiting for the new ones to come. Guess what! The refrigerator was quiet as a mouse. I really did not need the new parts, but I kept them anyway just for good luck. Not bad for a refrigerator that's twenty four years old.
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  • James from NEW YORK, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Defroster fan burned up

First I removed the ice tray rack lifting it out of the way to reach the back cover of the fan. Then, the whole back inside panel had to be removed. Two screws removed the fan and bracket from the freezer unit. The missing bumper lid just snapped into place. Replaced everything in reverse order. Pretty easy job.
  • Peter M. from Lincoln Park, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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13 Fresh Food Door Gasket
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Fresh Food Door Gasket – Part Number: WR24X10229
★★★★★
★★★★★
4 Reviews

Rated by 2 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This white fresh food door gasket is used to seal the refrigerator door when closed to keep the cool air inside and the room air out.

$ 99.99
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS2364916
Manufacturer Part Number WR24X10229

Customer Repair Stories

sweating

i found that the door was to low was the problem shimmed the hinge on the bottom brought the door up so the gasket was ok so isent the new gasket back to you never attempted to change so i dont have any thing to tell you about instalation difficulty carl phillips
  • carl from zephyrhills, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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refrigerator

first i removed old gasket then pressed in new one very easy repair
  • Charles from Baltimore, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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14 Light Switch
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Light Switch – Part Number: WR23X10725
★★★★★
★★★★★
59 Reviews

Rated by 25 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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The interior light of your refrigerator is controlled by a switch that is activated when the door is opened and closed. If your refrigerator light will not turn on, there could be an issue with the switch. The switch is spring loaded and is a generally closed type of switch meaning there should be no continuity when the button is depressed, and continuity through the switch when the button is not depressed. This plastic, white, OEM switch is sourced directly from the manufacturer, is sold individually and is easy to replace. The repair usually takes less than 15 minutes and requires a flat blade screwdriver and needle nose pliers.

$ 8.56
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS8758429
Manufacturer Part Number WR23X10725

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Light Switch

Replacing your Light Switch

Customer Repair Stories

The refrigirator light would not come on.

Poped out with screwdriver the old swithch and unplugged the two wires. Plugged in the wires to the new swithch and pushed it back in the hole where the old switch was before.
  • Jania from Novato, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Sticking Light Switch

I applied some tips learned by reading other reviews. So before I started I grabbed my trusty vise grip pliers and a small screw driver. I locked onto the switch actuator, the part that the refrigerator door pushes in, with the vise grips and pulled on it just hard enough to get the screw driver inserted in the right side to push in the catch clip so the switch could be pulled out further each time the catch clip was depressed to the next detent. Then I used the screw driver on the left site to encourage the switch past the detents on the left and very quickly the switch was out of the mount. The wires from the refrigerator pulled out with the old switch. I unplugged the old switch from the wires and plugged in the new switch and shoved the new switch back into the mount, wiggled it a couple of times to make sure it was secure and the job was done. Once I applied the vise gripes at first, the whole job took less than a minute.
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  • Jonathan from Lilburn, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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15 Overload/ptc - 5 speed
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Overload/ptc - 5 speed – Part Number: WR09X10106

Rated by 5 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This part helps protect the motor from overheating.

$ 53.24
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS963864
Manufacturer Part Number WR09X10106

Customer Repair Stories

During Hurricane Ike, frig. saw several inched of saltwater and sand underneath. AFter cleaning up, I tried to run and only the blower fan worked. It must have been just above the water. The compressor did not kick on. I looked at the lowest elec. connections and saw corrsion on the overload protect

This was after sitting idle for 9 mos. I simply pulled the part, ordered the same part and installed. Nothing more than a couple of screws and 2 wire connections. It now works great.
  • ken from fulshear, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Overload switch failed on compressor. No cooling

Unplug. Remove back cover. Remove retainer (simple wire clip) from overload. Unplug overload from compressor. Remove two power wires (if stabs are tight you might need pliers). Note which wire goes where. Remove capacitor from overload (just pul it straight out .. Pull hard or pry a little with screwdriver. Insert capacitor into new switch. Reattach wires to same place in switch. Insert switch into compressor. Replace retainer clip. Replace rear cover with original screws. Plug in. Cool!
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  • phillip from hartselle, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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16 Condenser Fans Blade Assembly
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Condenser Fans Blade Assembly – Part Number: WR60X10207
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2 Reviews

Rated by 9 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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The condenser fan blade assembly helps to regulate the temperature in your refrigerator or freezer. This fan assembly has 4 blades, but other fans may have 3 blades, so be sure to check the number of blades on your fan. The fan blade is made of white plastic and is approximately 6 inches in diameter. If your freezer section is too warm, or you notice a strange noise coming from your refrigerator when it is running, you may need to replace the condenser fan blade assembly. This part is sold individually.

$ 17.89
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PartSelect Number PS1022410
Manufacturer Part Number WR60X10207

Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Condenser Fans Blade Assembly

Replacing your Condenser Fans Blade Assembly

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Noise in the back of freezer

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  • MaryLou from Levittown, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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