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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

The Slide Out Shelf is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is designed to provide convenient and adjustable storage space within the refrigerator. This shelf allows for easy access to food items and can be slid out to reach items at the back more easily, enhancing the overall organization and usability of the refrigerator.

Over time, the slide out shelf can become damaged or worn out due to repeated use or heavy loads. This can result in difficulty sliding the shelf or instability when holding items.

Symptoms of a bad slide out shelf include:

• Difficulty sliding the shelf in and out
• The shelf not staying in place or wobbling
• Cracks or breaks in the shelf material

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

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

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 rear gasket cover helps seal and protect the rear edge of a refrigerator cover or panel, maintaining a proper barrier to keep cold air where it belongs and prevent moisture or debris intrusion.

• Seals the rear edge of the cover to reduce air leaks
• Helps maintain stable internal temperatures
• Can address issues like warm spots, excess frost, or condensation around the rear cover area
• Replaces a cracked, deformed, or missing rear gasket cover

• Unplug the refrigerator before servicing
• Remove any shelves, drawers, or panels blocking access to the rear cover
• Carefully release retaining tabs/screws, transfer the gasket cover, and seat evenly
• Verify the cover is fully engaged and sealing before restoring power

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 right-hand bucket glide supports a refrigerator bin/drawer and forms the track it slides on. It restores smooth, level movement and proper alignment when the original glide is cracked, worn, or missing.

• Provides side support and a smooth sliding track for the bucket/drawer
• Helps keep the bin level and aligned so it opens and closes properly
• Replaces a cracked, warped, or broken right-hand glide
• Common symptoms: drawer sticks, binds, sags, or comes off its track

• Disconnect power and remove food from the affected drawer area
• Slide out the bucket and remove any shelf/frame as needed for access
• Remove mounting screws or tabs, note the glide's orientation, and transfer any hardware
• Position and secure the new right-hand glide; reinstall components and test drawer movement

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. 
 

Water line from water valve up to icemaker fill tube.

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 ice bucket stores the ice your refrigerator's icemaker produces and keeps it organized and ready to use. Replace a cracked or missing bin to restore proper ice storage and help prevent spills, jams, and contamination.

• Collects and stores ice cubes produced by the icemaker
• Positions under the icemaker so cubes drop cleanly into the bin
• Slides in/out for easy access and smooth operation
• Common symptoms: cracked or warped bucket, ice spilling or jamming, difficulty seating the bin, plastic fragments in ice

• Unplug the refrigerator and switch the icemaker off before servicing
• Remove the old bucket and empty any ice; transfer any reusable parts from the original if applicable
• Align and fully seat the new bucket on the guides/tabs
• Restore power and turn the icemaker back on; allow time to make ice

This refrigerator snack pan shelf assembly supports food items and acts as the cover above the snack/deli drawer. Replace a cracked or missing shelf to restore storage space and proper drawer alignment in the fresh food section.

• Provides a level storage surface and serves as the top cover for the snack/deli pan
• Guides and supports the snack pan for smooth in-and-out movement
• Helps organize the fresh food compartment and maximize usable space
• Common symptoms: cracked or broken shelf, missing shelf, pan sticks or sits crooked, items not level

• Remove food items and the snack pan before starting
• Lift the old shelf assembly straight up and out; avoid prying on liner walls
• Handle carefully; edges can be sharp. Wear cut-resistant gloves if glass is present
• Ensure the new shelf is fully seated on side supports before reinstalling the pan

This #8-18 x 5/8-inch Torx T20 screw secures panels, brackets, and trim in your appliance. It replaces missing or damaged hardware to restore a tight, reliable hold and reduce looseness or rattling.

• Fastens sheet-metal or plastic components to the appliance cabinet or frame
• Replaces missing, stripped, or corroded screws to maintain proper fit
• Helps reduce vibration and rattling from unsecured parts
• Torx T20 drive; #8-18 thread; 5/8-inch length

• Disconnect power and shut off water before servicing
• Use a T20 Torx driver; start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Tighten snugly—do not overtighten to prevent stripping
• Wear cut-resistant gloves; sheet-metal edges can be sharp