Daniel D Chandler , AZ March 24, 2017 Appliance: Model GFE28HGH Condenser fan motor replacement Not so easy! The fan is similar to a computer cooling fan but has a rounded housing that slips over a round condenser coil. It slides into a shoe bracket at the bottom. It should slide out towards the back of the refrig by approx 1/2 inch then pull up and out. But the fan shroud wraps around the condenser coil causing you not to be able to slide. You must first take a screw out that supports the condenser coil at the opposite end of the condenser "not easy to get to" then push the coil away from the fan motor. Also on my unit there was a refrigerant line blocking the fan motor from sliding that needed to be pushed down and out of the way. Not Happy with the quality of this unit. I have had other refrigerators last 20 years or more with no problems. Dan Arizona. Read More... 37 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Michael C Mount Sinai , NY July 24, 2020 Appliance: General Electric Refrigerator PFE28RSHHSS Refrigerator and freezer not cooling The most telling symptom was the hot cross bar between the refrigerator and freezer. The fix isn't difficult but definitely annoying. The fan is fitting over the condenser. The only way to remove/install is safety is to slide the condenser out. This is done by removing 1 screw at the opposite end. Sounds easy, right? Not! Very hard to get into the tight space. Had to remove the ice maker water supply (also 1 screw) to access condensor screw. Once you move the condenser, a little elbow grease and the fan came out. After that, plug in the new fan, slide it back in and reattached the condenser and ice maker supply. Not bad but annoying. Read More... 10 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Rocket A Palm Bay , FL September 24, 2018 Not cold refrigerator Condenser fan motor D/C rear of unit.Very easy 4 sure! Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Kenneth G Leesburg , FL April 10, 2023 Appliance: General Electric Refrigerator DFE28JMKBES My fresh food section not cooling. Well, we have a home warranty and they were called. The Tech arrived opened the freezer and told us we needed a fan. He told us the part would be shipped to our home with an installation date of April 18th or later. Then we got another email that said the part was either on backorder or would be late arriving. So I went on your website and found three fans for our unit. Just to make sure I bought all three and had them shipped for next-day delivery. After watching your videos on the installation. We took this on and in a matter of about 30 to 45 mins. We changed two fans one in the fresh food section and one in the freezer section. The unit is now working properly and we did not have to wait until sometime in April or later. What a great site for DIY and with great prices for getting things the next day. I give this site a 10 Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Joseph M Palm Coast , FL August 18, 2019 Condenser fan Replaced it Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers