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Switchlight was broken on tennant's refridge
as described, I used a thin screwdriver to wedge in and pull down existing, broken switch. I was able to pull it down about a 1/4 inch, but wasn't quit able to disegage it until I gripped it with pliers. I then pulled it out, unplugged the old switch, plugged in the new switch, and carefully tucked the wires back into the fridge and snapped the new switch into place.

10 minutes total.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Mark from Somers Point, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Had multiple problems, inside lights were very dim, water dispenser did not work, ice dispense motor would not work. Freezer temp and fridge temp did maintain temp, but slow to cool if doors kept open too long.
Removed access panel to expose circuit board with nut driver. Pulled board out, it just snaps into place, unplug connectors and plugged onto new circuit board. All plugs are different so you can't mix them up. Snapped new board in place and re installed access panel. Make sure you unplug refrigerator before removing the access panel.
Parts Used:
BOARD ASM MAIN CONTROL
  • mark from RAPID CITY, SD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Refrigerator side freezing food
Replaced both temp sensors worked good for 2 days then began freezing food. Looked into it further on line. Found small motorized door broken that controls the cold air from the freezer
Parts Used:
Temperature Sensor Shunt Sensor Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Cover
  • M &M Aviation from ESCANABA, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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INTERMITENT LOUD NOISE FROM EVAPORATOR FAN IN FREEZER
The repair did not go exactly the way it was described in the YouTube video, but basically it was similar. After unplugging the power cord, emptying the freezer, removing the shelves and the ice reservoir, I removed the ice maker assembly by unscrewing a Philips head screw and unplugging the power connector. The connector had little retaining tabs on each side that I pried open with a straight blade screwdriver. Then the ice maker lifted right out. Next I removed one screw holding the auger motor assembly, unplugged the power connector, and lifted out the assembly. This where things got difficult. After flailing around a bit, I removed the panel on the back wall of the freezer below the evaporator fan assembly, exposing the evaporator coil. I saw that the fan assembly was attached with two screws at the top and two screws at the bottom. The top screws were easily removed, but when I removed the bottom screws, which were situated in very tight quarters, I DROPPED BOTH SCREWS DOWN BEHIND THE EVAPORATOR COIL. Be prepared with a magnetic nutdriver so this doesn't happen to you. I could not retrieve the lost screws, but fortunately it appears that the top screws hold the assembly securely enough. The assembly was loose, but it was still attached by a power cord that I could not disconnect. I removed the tracks on the side walls for the ice bucket, and then I could maneuver the fan motor assembly just enough that I could reach over the top of it, grab and pull off the old fan blade, and slide the new fan blade onto the shaft. Reassembly was straightforward, replacing each part (except two lost screws) in reverse order to disassembly. After getting everything put back in and plugging in the power cord, I was amazed at how quiet it ran.
Parts Used:
EVAPORATOR FAN BLADE
  • Bert from SAN JOSE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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light not working
I used pliers to pull lightly on the head of the switch, while I inserted a small flat head screw driver into the base of switch and gently worked around the edges to free it from the panel.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • robert from FRANKLIN SQ, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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control panel lights blinking "no control"
1. took off back cover, 2. removed main control board cover 3. unplugged board wiring, 4. removed main board, 5. replaced board and wires. 6. replaced covers after vacuuming dust from frig coils. 7. plugged frig back in and repair was complete.
Parts Used:
BOARD ASM MAIN CONTROL
  • john from CENTERVILLE, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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The ice maker, water/ice dispenser and refrigerator lights were not functional. Refrigerator and freezer were holding normal temperatures.
Shut off power to the appliance. Remove the 8 to 10 1/4in screws holding the main control board cover in place and remove the cover. Use a small screwdriver or pick to gently press in the latch on the 4 plastic clips that hold the board in place. One at a time remove and reinstall on the new board the electrical connectors, gently pull or the electrical connectors by the the plug do not pull the wires. Reinstall board onto the 4 clips and tuck wires so they will not get pinched. Reinstall main board cover and power the refrigerator.
Parts Used:
BOARD ASM MAIN CONTROL
  • T from MONTEREY, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Power went out and the refrigerator didn’t come back on
Found that it had power but nothing worked there was a slight buzzing from the control board. Installed a new board and it was up and running in a few minutes.
Parts Used:
BOARD ASM MAIN CONTROL
  • Travis from GOSHEN, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Difficulty in removing the old switch
The old switch was hard to remove. Thinking that I may have to loosen the wires I used a socket wrench to remove a clamp. This was unnecessary. In the end the switch did come out using a large size screwdriver. The problem was that the expanding plastic tongue is not visible from the ouside so you have to try to feel your way around. If i had ordered the replacement before and not afterwards I would have seen this before hand.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • James from Federal Way, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Refrigerator light wouldn't come on.
After replacing the light bulb and still no light I manually pushed the light switch button. Intermittently the light would come on then go out. I removed the power plug from the power source then replaced the light switch. I plugged the refrigerator back in and now I open the door the light comes on and stays on until the door is closed.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Daniel from Crown Point, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Interior Light did not go on due to faulty switch
I ordered two switches, replaced both with a knife in 10 minutes. Interior light works, thanks.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Robert from Coto de Caza, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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freezer drop temp to 12 degrees.recommended temp zero.
Replace the motor fan on condenser and clean the condenser
Parts Used:
BLADE CONF FAN Assembly DC Condenser Fan Motor - 12V
  • clyde from RIALTO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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refrigerator and freezer stopped working
I replaced the three sensors, 2 in the freezer 1 in the refrigerator. This was rated as the most common problem. Did not fix the problem. I then checked the ohms on the new sensors then the old sensors they were all within .5 of each other. So I got smart and went down the list of causes on their list. I emailed partselect and asked what the parts should read. They replied with that information and it turned out to be the voltage converter on the compressor. I ordered the part on friday payed for overnight delivery and it arrived tuesday. This as you can imagine makes me angry. But the part was easy to install and my refrigerator started working right away. I would advise anyone with this problem to start at the top of the problem list use a multi meter check everything on the list and only replace part or parts that don't come up to standards. This will save time and money and hopefully fix the problem the first time as you are not switching out parts and hoping that it solves the problem.
Parts Used:
Temperature Sensor
  • mike from Aguilar, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Defrost not working coil iced up
Removed back wall cover over coil. Defrost all ice with a hair dryer. Cut white wires and replaced Temperature Sensor. It has been working for a week and no trouble at this time. If you have this system on your GE refrigerator do this before replacing the motherboard. I must admit I was thinking that was the trouble. Motherboard was replaced after 5 years old now 5 years later my thinking is this a 5 year problem. So try the Temperature Sensor.
Parts Used:
Temperature Sensor
  • charles from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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The freezer drawer was over cooling and the upper section had no cooling due to something very sticky spilling onto the damper.
Just pulled apart the lower cabinet assembly and installed new assembly. Not difficult, just take your time so as not to break any of the plastic.
Parts Used:
Air Tower Assembly Handle Fastener
  • Anthony from CAMBRIDGE, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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