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The Temperature Sensor Grille is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This grille covers and protects the temperature sensor, ensuring it accurately measures the internal temperature of the refrigerator.  

Causes of a bad grille can include physical damage from impacts, regular wear and tear, or the buildup of dust and debris that can obstruct airflow.  

Symptoms of a bad temperature sensor grille include:

• Inaccurate temperature readings
• The refrigerator running continuously or not cooling properly
• Visible damage or obstruction on the grille
• The sensor becoming loose or dislodged

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

The Set Screw is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is used to secure various components within the refrigerator, ensuring they remain firmly in place during operation. 

Over time, a set screw can become worn, stripped, or lost due to regular use or during repairs. A missing or damaged set screw can lead to loose components, which may cause operational issues or even damage other parts of the refrigerator.

Symptoms of a bad Set Screw include:

• Loose or rattling components inside the refrigerator
• Difficulty in keeping parts securely fastened
• Noise coming from the area where the screw is used
• Misalignment of parts, leading to improper functioning

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

This ice dispenser deflector mounts in the freezer door chute to guide cubes or crushed ice into your glass. Replace a cracked or missing deflector to reduce scatter and keep ice flowing where you want it.

• Directs ice down the dispenser chute toward the glass
• Helps contain spray and bounce-back of cubes
• Restores proper flow when the original deflector is cracked, warped, or missing
• Common symptoms: ice misses the glass, ice scatters on the floor, visible damage to the deflector

• Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Access the dispenser area per your model's instructions and note the deflector's orientation
• Transfer any screws or clips from the old part; avoid forcing plastic tabs
• Restore power and test ice dispense to confirm proper direction and clearance

This door lower hinge bushing installs in the bottom of the refrigerator door and rides on the hinge pin to create a smooth pivot point. Replacing a worn bushing restores proper door alignment, quieter movement, and reliable sealing.

• Provides a bearing surface between the lower hinge pin and the door
• Helps maintain door height and alignment for consistent gasket contact
• Common symptoms: door sagging or rubbing, squeaks, hard opening/closing, or door not closing flush
• Reduces hinge friction and wear at the bottom pivot

• Disconnect power; if applicable, turn off water to the door
• Remove door contents, support the door, and remove lower hinge hardware; lift door straight up
• Pull the old thimble from the door bottom and press the new bushing fully into place
• Reinstall the door, tighten hardware, and verify alignment and gasket seal

This door thimble is the bushing that lines the upper hinge on your refrigerator door, supporting the hinge pin so the door swings smoothly, stays aligned, and helps reduce squeaks and wear.

• Provides a smooth bearing surface for the upper hinge pin
• Helps keep the door level and properly aligned with the cabinet
• Reduces friction and noise when opening and closing
• Replace if cracked, worn, or missing, which can cause door sagging, scraping, or poor closing

• Disconnect power and remove items from the door before servicing
• Support the door; remove the upper hinge cover and screws
• Lift the door off the hinge pin and remove the worn bushing from the hinge bracket
• Press the new thimble fully into place, reinstall the door, and verify proper alignment and seal

For the same part in white, purchase WR02X13424.

This Hi-Lo truss-head screw secures plastic and sheet-metal components in your refrigerator. Replacing stripped or missing fasteners restores a tight, rattle-free fit and keeps brackets, trim, and covers properly aligned.

• Fastens brackets, panels, trim, covers, and other components to the cabinet or liner
• Hi-Lo thread design grips plastic or thin metal for a strong, reliable hold
• Helps address loose or vibrating parts, rattling noises, and misaligned covers
• Direct replacement for a missing, worn, or damaged mounting screw

• Disconnect power before servicing any appliance
• Support the part being secured to avoid stress or misalignment
• Start the screw by hand to prevent cross-threading; use the correct driver
• Snug firmly but do not overtighten, especially when threading into plastic

This armature kit is the moving plunger and linkage operated by the dispenser solenoid. It opens and closes the ice chute door during dispensing and helps it seal when idle to reduce frost and warm-air leaks.

• Converts the solenoid's electrical action into mechanical movement for the dispenser ice chute door
• Helps maintain a proper seal to limit frost and moisture around the dispenser
• Typical symptoms: ice won't dispense; chute door won't open/close; frost/ice buildup at the chute; loud buzzing or clicking from the dispenser area
• Wear or sticking of the armature/spring can hinder movement and affect dispenser operation

• Unplug the refrigerator and shut off water to the dispenser before servicing
• Access the dispenser mechanism in the door; remove trim/control panel per your model's service information
• Note the orientation of the armature, spring, and linkage; transfer components one-for-one to the new kit and secure hardware
• Verify the solenoid plunger moves freely, reassemble, restore power, and test dispenser operation

This shelf support is the small rear rail clip that secures a refrigerator shelf or drawer rail in place. A worn or broken support can let the shelf tilt or drop, making storage unstable.

• Holds the rear of the shelf or rail securely to the cabinet wall
• Helps correct issues like a sagging, tilting, or loose shelf
• Replaces cracked, missing, or deformed supports causing poor fit
• Restores proper alignment so bins and shelves slide/seat correctly

• Unplug refrigerator before service
• Remove the shelf/bin to access the support
• Depress locking tabs and slide the old support out; snap the new one into the cabinet slot
• Ensure it's fully seated before reinstalling the shelf

This refrigerator lamp socket holds an E12-base appliance bulb and provides the electrical connection for the light fixture. Replace it when the light won't turn on or flickers despite a known-good bulb and functioning door switch.

• Secures an E12 (candelabra) bulb and supplies power to it
• Works with the door/light switch to illuminate the compartment or dispenser area
• Typical failures include heat damage, cracking, or internal contact wear
• Symptoms: no light, intermittent flicker, or a bulb that won't seat firmly

• Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing
• Remove any lens/cover, note wire placement, and install the new socket in the original orientation
• Use an E12-base appliance bulb with the wattage specified on your model's rating label
• Restore power and verify operation with the door switch

This crisper cover glass is the removable glass panel that fits into the crisper pan cover. It restores a flat, sturdy surface above the drawers and helps keep small spills contained for easier cleanup.

• Forms the shelf surface above the crisper drawers within the cover frame
• Helps contain minor spills and supports stored food items
• Replace if cracked, shattered, bowed, or missing
• Symptoms include broken glass, items tipping, or drawers rubbing the cover

• Disconnect power and clear the shelf area before starting
• Remove crisper drawers and lift off the cover frame to access the glass
• Carefully remove the old panel and seat the new glass fully in the frame channels
• Reinstall the cover and drawers, then restore power

This defrost heater and bracket assembly melts frost from the evaporator during the automatic defrost cycle, restoring airflow and stable temperatures so your refrigerator and freezer cool as designed. What it does:

• Heats the evaporator coil at set intervals to clear frost and ice
• Keeps air passages open for consistent temperatures and efficient cooling
• Helps prevent excessive run times and ice buildup on the freezer back wall
• Failure signs can include heavy frost accumulation, weak/uneven cooling, or fan noise from ice

• One defrost heater pre-mounted to its bracket

• Disconnect power before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Access the evaporator behind the freezer's rear panel; safely defrost built-up ice before removal
• Note/photograph wire routing and connections; transfer like-for-like
• Avoid damaging evaporator fins and ensure the heater sits in the original position without touching plastic components

Water line from water valve up to icemaker fill tube.

The Freezer Light Cover is an OEM replacement part for GE refrigerators designed to protect the light bulb in the freezer compartment from any potential damage or breaks. It helps maintain a safe and well-lit freezer environment, making it easier to locate and retrieve items.

A bad freezer light shield cover can occur due to regular wear and tear or accidental damage. If you notice symptoms such as a flickering or dim freezer light, or if the light bulb is exposed and vulnerable, it may indicate a need to replace this part.

Symptoms of a bad freezer light cover include:

• Flickering or dim freezer light
• Exposed or broken light bulb
• Insufficient lighting 

Restore lighting in your freezer by replacing the faulty freezer light cover with this genuine OEM part.

This GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances. 
 

The recess door retainer secures the dispenser's ice chute flapper in the refrigerator door. Replacing a cracked or missing retainer restores proper flapper pivot and sealing to help reduce frost buildup and air leaks around the dispenser.

• Holds the recess/ice door on its pivot within the dispenser assembly
• Helps the flapper close fully to seal the ice chute
• Restores smooth open/close action of the dispenser door
• Common symptoms: loose or fallen flapper, poor chute seal, frost or condensation in the dispenser area, and ice clumping near the chute

• Unplug the refrigerator before servicing the dispenser
• Carefully remove the dispenser bezel/control panel to access the ice chute door assembly
• Note spring orientation and retainer position; transfer components to the new retainer
• Verify flapper movement and seal before reassembly and restoring power

This pan frame assembly forms the cover over a refrigerator storage drawer and supports the glass shelf above. Replace a cracked or warped frame to restore smooth drawer operation and a sturdy, level storage surface.

• Supports and aligns the drawer(s) beneath while carrying the load of the shelf above
• Restores a stable, level surface when the original frame is cracked, bowed, or broken
• Helps drawers open and close smoothly when tracks and stops are intact
• Common symptoms: shelf sagging, wobble, broken corners/tabs, drawer binding or misalignment

• Disconnect power and remove food from the affected shelf area
• Carefully remove the glass insert and drawer(s); handle tempered glass with care
• Lift out the old frame; seat the new frame fully on its supports and ensure tabs/slots are engaged
• Reinstall the glass and drawer(s); verify smooth drawer travel and that the shelf sits level