PFSF5NFYACC General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions
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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.
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Bert from SAN JOSE, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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compressor won't kick on
Pulled ice box away from wall. Took lower cardboard cover off. Shut water line off. Got my volt meter and checked the current going from the wall to the plug in at the inverter (input side), and I had the required 115 volts. Then I unplugged the connection going to the compressor (not the plug at the compressor which you cannot see until you unbolt the inverter) but the output connection side that goes to compressor. I checked the voltage and had about 13 volts not the required 115 volts. Therefore, I came to the conclusion that the inverter was bad. I ordered one from Partselect and they shipped it right away. I installed it and the ice box is back up to running order.
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Kenneth from RINGGOLD, GA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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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.
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charles from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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replace filter
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Marie from Philidelphia, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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refriderator not cooling consistetly
1 opened door 2. pryed cover off from cieling 3.cut and stripped wires on 4. sodered wires from old wires to new sensor. 5 insulated conection.6 put cover back on. This did not fix the problem it was the control moduel.
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randall from coopersville, MI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dairy door broke off when spouse was unable to shut it due to box of butter inhibiting the door from closing
Removed the entire dairy shelf from door and installed the dairy door and replaced the entire dairy compartment on door
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CATHLEEN from Agoura Hills, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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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.
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Robert from Coto de Caza, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Nothing to tell it was a replacement
Nothing to tell it was just a replacement part that the old part was removed and the new one inserted. Works like a dream Thanks
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Royce from Pasadena, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Gaskets were brittle and starting to break causing a bad seal
Remove gaskets from boxes and place on a flat surface for a day of so to remove shipping folds.
Before installation we placed the gaskets in a bath tub od warm water to soften.
E tested the dimensions before removing old gaskets by placing the new gaskets on the doors careful to make sure the were oriented the same.
Removed old gasket and installed the new.
Softening helped with pushing the gasket into the rails.
No tools needed and DID NOT remove the door to install
Before installation we placed the gaskets in a bath tub od warm water to soften.
E tested the dimensions before removing old gaskets by placing the new gaskets on the doors careful to make sure the were oriented the same.
Removed old gasket and installed the new.
Softening helped with pushing the gasket into the rails.
No tools needed and DID NOT remove the door to install
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Gerald from BLUFFTON, SC
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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switchlight on my refrigerator was not working
I found instructions on the web about how to do this repair, so I ordered the part with confidence. But the instructions simply said "pull out the old switchlight". That was actually somewhat difficult as the clip on the side intended to hold the part in was stubborn. I eventually used a utility to slice off the clip. From that point, it was just a matter of plugging in the new switchlight , which was very simple.
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Eileen from Coto de Caza, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers
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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.
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Anthony from CAMBRIDGE, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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condenser icing refrigerator warm freezer ok
follow the easy instructions replace 3 temperature sensors cut the wires and crimp them with new sensor and it works like new
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Rene from HEBER, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers
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Refrigerator ice cube maker stopped making ice cubes
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JAMES from MATTESON, IL
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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noisy evaporator fan motor
Replaced evaporator fan motor, and this solved the whistling noise that had developed. Reviewed and followed the removal and installation instruction video as closely as possible. This was very helpful, with a few additions. For the model PS123NGPBBB GE refrigerator/freezer, there were a few differences from the video. There a was an additional cover panel that was positioned vertically at the back of the freezer compartment below the auger motor assembly. It was necessary to remove this cover (4 screws) to gain access to the auger motor cover screws. The unit also has a different light configuration with 2 lights. I found it helpful to remove these light bulbs and the corresponding light fixtures in order to remove the evaporator motor assembly. As mentioned in the video, it was necessary to cut the 4 wires from the wire harness of the new motor, and use butt end connectors to reattach these wires to the corresponding wires in the unit. Total job took between 1 and 2 hours, and the motor change solved the noise problem.
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Russell from GLEN, NH
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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replaced damaged door gaskets on French door refrigerator
After the new gaskets arrived, I left them flat on the floor for 24 hours to let kinks settle out. When they were ready, I pulled the old gaskets loose from the doors (one at a time)and wiped down the area with baking soda solution, then wiped it dry. I then seated the new gaskets in place, using my fingers to push them into the slots on the doors. All went very well, with no problems.
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Hugh from Cerritos, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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