Ron S Massapequa , NY September 06, 2016 Appliance: General Electric Refrigerator GSS23SGSBSS Ice maker door door solenoid rusted out changed all parks in there including ingredients flapper hinge and spring I used the video posted on site...note on my model trim bezel did not have to be removed! Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Scott W Reading , PA March 01, 2016 Appliance: Model GE PROFILE Ice maker flap operation Replaced flap and solenoid Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Joseph P Severna Park , MD November 15, 2019 Appliance: General Electric Refrigerator GSS23SGSBSS Ice dispenser door would not close causing ice in chute Harry Homeowner, not a professional, but the consensus seemed to be that the solenoid is responsible for closing the flap after the ice is dispensed. I could close manually, but it would not close on its own. The bracket that holds the solenoid in place is completely rusted, and some of the rust made its way into the piston/cylinder and must have worn itself out. Cleaning and oiling the existing did not work. New solenoid fixed the problem but made sense to replace the springs, flap, etc since they were only a few bucks while I was in there. It seems like a stupid design to have a metal bracket holding the solenoid in place. This thing should really be plastic or different materials that won't rust. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Diego C Simsbury , CT December 24, 2021 Condensation in the ice dispenser caused by an oxidized solenoid valve rusted flapper spring and a flapper that was not closing properly I bought a new solenoid valve, flapper and spring (for the cost, the $11 flapper and $4 for the spring made it worth). Also, the water button had broken, as my 2 year old is learning to use the fridge :) :(, I ordered a new control panel and replaced the older one. 1. Removed the plastic cover around the control panel by using a putty scraper and a rounded knife 2. Removed the control panel (Push slightly down, take flap up and pull down from the top) 3. Disengage switches in panel 4. Remove the 4 screws 5. Remove the 3 screws for the solenoid valve and place the new one. Tip, Before placing the new one, put the two screws at the botton in the valve back cover, a lot easier to install this way 6. Remove flapper, change spring, place new flapper. 7. Work all back and put back in place. Like New! Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Douglas J Chambersburg , PA October 31, 2020 Appliance: General Electric Refrigerator GSS23WSTASS Frost build up inside freezer door and under ice container. By using the parts I ordered from Appliance Parts Pros ice door flap Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers