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Replace water filter in icemaker
9 of 17 people
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Marcia from LAKELAND, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This was the first time I took out the old filter on my new refrigerator and added the new one. It was a little hard getting the old one out because I was afraid to pull on it but it did come out ok and was easy to put the new one in.
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Refrigerator to warm
5 of 5 people
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Lloyd from PITTSBURG, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Instructions say run capacitor is by motor, but on this frige its in the refrigerator compartment. The capacitors looks different, one square and the other long
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I lack physical strength
6 of 10 people
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Sheryl from SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
I asked two strong male neighbors to do the work and told them how to do it. Follow the simple directions on the box. You can Google it, but it will tell you the same directions.
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noise evap fan motor
4 of 4 people
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LARRY from GEORGETOWN, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Remove all trays, no need to turn app. off,
remove cover on top of back panel, may be a little difficult
remove 2 screws , one behind top plate, one in the middle of large back cover.
remove small cover located at the bottom of the back cover discinnect electrical plug,
remove or loosen 6 screws on lower evap co ... Read more ver, there is no need to remove evap cover, just pry it loose from back.
lift back cover off and disconnect electrical fan will be at the bottom of the large cover.
run warm water over fan and push out.
remove rubber cover and install on new fan,
reinstall new fan and reverse process.
very easy and simple and only takes about 30 minutes.
remove cover on top of back panel, may be a little difficult
remove 2 screws , one behind top plate, one in the middle of large back cover.
remove small cover located at the bottom of the back cover discinnect electrical plug,
remove or loosen 6 screws on lower evap co ... Read more ver, there is no need to remove evap cover, just pry it loose from back.
lift back cover off and disconnect electrical fan will be at the bottom of the large cover.
run warm water over fan and push out.
remove rubber cover and install on new fan,
reinstall new fan and reverse process.
very easy and simple and only takes about 30 minutes.
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While cleaning, I Broke the glass that tops the 2 vegetable drawers.
4 of 4 people
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Joanne from YORBA LINDA, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The glass fits easily under a plastic ridge that is the frame holding the 2 vegetable drawers below. Slide the back side of the glass under the ridge, and then gently place the front of the glass in the groove where it goes on top of the vegetable drawers.
Its Super simple, and takes literally 30 seconds to complete.
Its Super simple, and takes literally 30 seconds to complete.
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Mullion not working. Replaced mullion.
4 of 4 people
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David from DIAMOND BAR, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
1. Turned power off.
2. Removed 2 screws holding plastid plate which connected electrical wire from mullion to door (requires Torq-tip screwdriver).
3. Unplugged wire plug behind the plate.
4. Lifted up old mullion from 2 slots holding it in place to remove it from door.
5. Inserted new mullion into slots on door. ... Read more
6. Connected electrical wire to plug inside door.
7. Screwed 2 screws to reattached plastic plate to door.
8. Turned power back on.
2. Removed 2 screws holding plastid plate which connected electrical wire from mullion to door (requires Torq-tip screwdriver).
3. Unplugged wire plug behind the plate.
4. Lifted up old mullion from 2 slots holding it in place to remove it from door.
5. Inserted new mullion into slots on door. ... Read more
6. Connected electrical wire to plug inside door.
7. Screwed 2 screws to reattached plastic plate to door.
8. Turned power back on.
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Malfunctioning ice maker
5 of 8 people
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Glen from STATEN ISLAND, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
Used ratchet set, and unscrewed old one and screwed in new. Disconnected the wires and plugged in new one.
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Defrost not working coil iced up
3 of 3 people
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charles from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
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 w
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as 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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Dairy bin did not come with the refrigerator
3 of 3 people
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James from KYLE, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Slipped into place easily.
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refriderator not cooling consistetly
4 of 6 people
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randall from coopersville, MI
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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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The lights were on inside however the the water/ice dispenser did not work and the fridge and freezer side was not cooling
4 of 6 people
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Rickey from DUMAS, AR
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
Simply take off the back panel. Remove the old run capacitor which is attached to the compressor by a white part. It pulls right off. You will have to unplug two wires. I took a pic to ensure I plugged the wires back up the correct way. Then I attached the new capacitor to the white part and put on the sleeve that was included, plugge
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d it back into the compressor and zip tied the excess part of the sleeve. Once done plug fridge back up (always unplug electric devices when doing maintenance) to check before replacing back panel. It may take a few minutes before it kicks on.
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Refrigerator water filter replacement.
3 of 4 people
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Sheryl from SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
I followed the directions included with the water filter and it was simple. The only problem I had was not being strong enough to easily remove the old filter. I did accomplish that after a few tries and the rest is history.
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condenser icing refrigerator warm freezer ok
3 of 4 people
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Rene from HEBER, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers
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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Cross bar wasn't all there from a scratch n dent store
3 of 4 people
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Richard from MESA, AZ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
Purchased parts per your diagram and went to a appliance store to see how it was assemble
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Shelf on right Door Broke - Fell apart
2 of 2 people
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James from OAK FOREST, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Once I received that New Part, just place the 1 Piece from the old Shelf into the New Part and mounted the Shelf in the Door.
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