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The Dual Water Inlet Valve Kit is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It controls the flow of water to both the ice maker and the water dispenser. This dual-function valve ensures that your refrigerator can produce ice and dispense water efficiently. The valve operates by opening and closing in response to signals from the refrigerator, allowing water to flow into the ice maker or water dispenser when needed.
The dual water inlet valve may wear out over time, especially in hard water areas, leading to issues like no ice production, malfunctioning water dispenser, or leaks.
Symptoms of a bad Dual Water Inlet Valve Kit include:
This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
To verify if you have a bad valve in the first place read on... I first pulled out the ice maker to remove all the frozen water including the inlet section which was a huge solid waterfall of ice. While it was out completely disconnected I cleaned/chipped out the freezer section ice puddle. I also completely melted the ice cubes and ice puddles off the ice maker at the fill bucket end in the sink with running water careful to not get water near the power cord area. I then put a tall plastic cup... Read more
The GE XWFE Refrigeration Water Filter is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This advanced water filter is designed to reduce a wide range of contaminants, including chlorine, lead, cysts, and select pharmaceuticals, providing clean and safe drinking water and ice. It seamlessly integrates into the refrigerator's filtration system, ensuring optimal water quality.
You should replace this water filter if it becomes clogged or reaches the end of its lifespan, typically every six months. Common causes of a bad water filter include excessive contaminants, improper installation, or failure to follow the replacement schedule.
Symptoms of a bad water filter include:
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Ordered a new one. Read more
The Vegetable Pan is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is designed to fit snugly in the refrigerator's compartment, providing a dedicated space for storing vegetables and fruits. This pan helps maintain an optimal humidity level, which is crucial for preserving the freshness and extending the shelf life of produce.
Symptoms of a failing vegetable pan include:
The primary causes of damage to the vegetable pan often stem from overloading with produce, frequent removal and replacement, or accidental impacts during cleaning. These can lead to physical damage or wear that affects the pan's functionality and effectiveness in maintaining the proper environment for stored items.
Both vegetable drawers broke, and I had no option other than ordering new ones. Read more
The Fresh Food Door Gasket is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This gasket is crucial for creating a tight seal around the edge of the refrigerator door, ensuring that cold air stays inside and warm air stays out. By maintaining an airtight seal, this gasket helps to keep food fresh longer, prevents frost buildup, and enhances the overall energy efficiency of the refrigerator.
Symptoms of a failing fresh food door gasket include:
Causes of door gasket wear typically include normal aging, exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals, and frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door, which can stretch and deform the gasket over time.
Replaced freezer and refrigerator gaskets Read more
The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is responsible for controlling the flow of water into the refrigerator’s ice maker and water dispenser. The valve opens and closes to allow the right amount of water to fill the ice maker tray or to dispense water from the refrigerator door.
Over time, the water inlet valve can wear out or become damaged due to mineral deposits, corrosion, or electrical issues. A faulty valve can lead to problems with the water supply, affecting the refrigerator’s ability to produce ice or dispense water properly.
Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve include:
I replaced the water inlet valve. The toughest part was closing off the feed line while I waited for the valve to be delivered. The needle valve used to install the feed line wouldn't close completely. I ended up fabricating a plug from some parts from the hardware store. The mounting bracket on the new valve was completely different from the original, but it still mounted easily enough. The 1/4" plastic hose fitting was a different type from the original, but the hose fitted into it easily... Read more
The Condenser Fan Motor is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This motor is the primary component responsible for drawing cool air through the condenser coils to remove heat generated by the refrigeration system.
Causes of a bad condenser fan motor can include wear and tear over time, dust or debris buildup, electrical issues, or mechanical failure.
Symptoms of a bad condenser fan motor include:
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
My refrigerator's cooling fan was making a noise. It wasn't loud; in fact, it was barely discernible. However, it was just loud enough to annoy me. The fan blade was hitting the shroud every now and then, creating a subtle, yet annoying sound. I'd tried tightening all the screws back there, and it helped-for a while. The noise came back. After looking at the fan motor, I noticed the bushings; it occurred to me that they might be the culprit. And why not? They were the originals installed at the... Read more
The Module Shelf Insert is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It's designed to enhance the versatility and organization within your fridge by providing an additional layer of storage on existing shelves. This insert allows for the separation of items, making it easier to organize and access your refrigerated goods.
Causes for a Module Shelf Insert to become problematic can stem from overloading it with heavy items, accidental damage from moving items in and out of the fridge, or the natural wear and tear that comes with regular use.
Symptoms of a bad Module Shelf Insert include:
Replaced two drawers, one shelf front, and the grille base Read more
The Refrigerator Inverter Board is an OEM part for GE refrigerators, designed to control the compressor's speed. This sophisticated electronic component adjusts the compressor's power based on the cooling demand, enhancing the refrigerator's efficiency and overall performance. By modulating the compressor's operation, the inverter board plays a critical role in maintaining the desired temperature within the fridge and freezer compartments, ensuring your food is preserved under optimal conditions.
Causes for a Refrigerator Inverter Board to fail can include electrical surges that damage the board's components, wear and tear over time affecting its functionality, or issues with the refrigerator's cooling system that put additional strain on the inverter board.
Symptoms of a bad Refrigerator Inverter Board include:
I have an 11 year old GE Monogram side by side built-in fridge that had been having cooling problems intermittently. The fridge would work for a day and then the compressor would not come on for 8 hours and temps would rise to the upper 20s in the freezer. Fans, lights, and everything else appeared to be functioning properly. It went like this for a few weeks and we put it off until the compressor decided not to come on at all for a full day. Being barely able to use a multi-meter, I watched a... Read more
The Defrost Timer is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This part manages the defrost cycle of the fridge and freezer compartments, ensuring that the evaporator coils do not build up excessive frost.
This cycling is crucial for maintaining optimal temperatures for food preservation and energy efficiency. Over time, the defrost timer can malfunction due to wear, electrical issues, or a buildup of dust and debris, leading to poor performance or failure.
Symptoms of a bad Defrost Timer include:
We just had the Defrost Timer replaced less than 90 days ago. Called the appliance company who came to diagnose ($109) and it was the same part, (a $34 part). The part was warrantied, but not the service, which was $270. I saw them install the part in July... less than 5 minutes! The company told me that they bill not by time spent on labor, but according to the "national average" for that repair. They wouldn't give me the warrantied new part without doing the labor. I checked with... Read more
The Defrost Timer is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It serves as a crucial component in managing the defrost cycle of the refrigerator, ensuring that frost buildup is regularly melted away from the evaporator coils. This timer periodically switches the refrigerator between cooling and defrost mode, helping to maintain efficient operation and prevent overcooling or excessive ice accumulation.
Causes of a bad defrost timer can include mechanical wear from continuous use, electrical failures that impede the timer’s operation, or simply aging components that no longer function reliably.
After reviewing a number of testimonials and your videos from your APP.com site I determined my most likely problem was either the defrost heater, thermostat, timer or possibly all three. The real challenge now began. Getting to the specific parts with my specific model number was a real challenge. It was not as easy as removing the light guard and 5 screws since my model had two Track Cant Shelf vertical rails restricting the removal of the back panel. Also, these rails could not be removed... Read more
The Dispenser Lever is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is located on the front panel of the refrigerator and is responsible for activating the dispenser mechanism. When pressed, it engages the internal mechanisms to dispense ice or water into a glass or container.
Causes of a faulty dispenser lever can include regular wear and tear, physical damage, or misalignment. These factors can result in issues such as the lever not engaging or sticking, difficulty in dispensing ice or water, or improper alignment with the dispenser mechanisms.
Symptoms of a bad dispenser lever may include:
I had started to order the part from GE at $34.95 + shipping when I did a search and found AppliancePartsPros.com. I was able to get the same part for half of the price of GE. I placed the order and actually to my surprise received the part the very next day. I watched the video provided on-line to see how to replace the part. It took me about 10 minutes and everything is working well. Beats paying a repairman to come out on their schedule and do the same thing at, I am sure, a much higher... Read more
The GE End Cap is an OEM replacement part designed for compatibility with various GE refrigerator models. This end cap supports your door shelf bars allowing your items to stay firmly in place. It is white in color and 2.5 inches high and 3 inches deep. This end cap is used for both left and right sides for both freezer and fridge doors.
Symptoms that may indicate the need to replace the end cap include:
Causes of needing a new end cap can include physical impact or mishandling during moving or cleaning, exposure to extreme temperatures, or general wear and tear over an extended period of use.
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore refrigerator models.
Purchased the part from Appliance Parts Pros after finding out on the GE Parts website that the part was no longer available. Appliance Parts Pros had it in stock and I received it in two days. Read more
The Defrost Heater Kit is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is designed to prevent frost and ice buildup within the freezer compartment by heating up at regular intervals to melt away any accumulated frost. For 12-inch glass tube heater use WR51X10055.
Symptoms of a bad Defrost Heater Kit include:
Causes of a bad defrost heater can include failure of the heating element due to wear or a burnt-out component, malfunctioning sensors that regulate the defrost cycle, or electrical issues preventing the heater from activating.
Yes, a 49-yr old woman fixed this fridge all by herself! AppliancePartsPros was very helpful in the diagnosis of the problem, which I determined to likely be the result of defrost failure. There was a large amount of ice and frost coating the back of the freezer despite the inside temp being 42 degrees. My husband thought I was crazy to think it was a problem with ice when the temperature was warm, but I told him to trust me and I would attempt the repair. He just wanted to throw the old one... Read more
The Temperature Control Thermostat is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It functions as the primary sensor and control for regulating the refrigerator and freezer temperatures, ensuring that the appliance maintains optimal cooling conditions. By monitoring the internal temperatures and triggering the cooling system when necessary, this thermostat helps preserve food freshness and consistency.
Symptoms of a bad Temperature Control Thermostat include:
Causes of a bad thermostat can include electrical issues such as faulty wiring or sensor malfunctions, wear and tear from normal use, or improper settings that prevent the thermostat from accurately gauging and controlling temperature.
I went on you tube to try and figure out what might be causing this problem. It seemed that the problem was either the temperature thermostat or the defrost timer. I figured that seeing as I had never ever seen any frost in the freezer that the problem probably wasn't the defrost timer. So I ordered the temperature control thermostat, received it the very next day and in ten minutes removed the old one and installed the new one and we were good to go. It's been working just fine for the last... Read more
The Refrigerator Bucket and Auger Assembly is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is responsible for storing ice and dispensing it through the refrigerator's ice maker. The auger, which is part of this assembly, rotates to push ice forward and dispense it when activated. This assembly ensures a consistent supply of ice and smooth dispensing operation.
Over time, the bucket and auger assembly can become worn or damaged. Causes of a bad bucket and auger assembly can include regular wear and tear, cracks or breaks in the bucket, or malfunctioning auger components. These issues can lead to inefficient ice dispensing or no ice being dispensed at all.
Symptoms of a bad refrigerator bucket and auger assembly include:
I ordered one but it was the wrong one and was too big so I had to send it back. I called the technician told me which one was the right one and I ordered it. It fit perfectly and I received the credit on the 1st one very quickly after they received it. This experience was very pleasant and I would use them again. Read more
The Lower Door Hinge Kit is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This kit is essential for the proper functioning and alignment of the refrigerator door, providing the necessary support and pivot point for smooth opening and closing.
Symptoms of a failing Lower Door Hinge include:
Causes of a bad lower door hinge can include mechanical stress from frequent use, improper alignment or installation that increases wear, or corrosion from moisture exposure, which can weaken the metal components.
I followed the directions on the video.....had to look at it a couple of time. Difficult to work lying on the floor for me, but the technique was spot on. I have now replace the door closing cams on the refrigerator door and the freezer door of the side by side unit. Thanks for such great instructions. Read more