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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

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

For the same part in white, purchase WR02X13424.

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

The Door Handle is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This part provides a secure and comfortable grip for opening and closing the refrigerator door.  

Causes of a bad door handle can include regular wear and tear, accidental impact, or repeated use, which can lead to cracks, breaks, or loosening of the handle.  

Symptoms of a bad door handle include:

• The handle feeling loose or wobbly
• Difficulty in opening or closing the door
• Visible cracks or breaks in the handle
• The handle detaching from the door

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

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 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

The Grille Base is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is a foundational component that secures and supports the refrigerator's grille and condenser fan assembly. Designed to mount securely onto the refrigerator cabinet, the grille base provides a stable platform for these important cooling system parts.   

Causes of a bad grille base can include cracks or breaks in the plastic material over time due to normal operation and cooling system vibration. The constant back-and-forth motion of the condenser fan can also cause wear in fastening points.

Symptoms of a bad grille base include:

• Increased vibrations or rattling noises coming from the cooling system area
• The grille or condenser fan assembly becoming loose, detached, or misaligned  
• Reduced airflow and cooling efficiency

This OEM GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore models. Replace yours today to restore optimal cooling performance and reliability.
 

This is the top hinge pin for a refrigerator door. It serves as the pivot point for the door at the upper hinge, helping the door swing smoothly and stay aligned so it seals properly.

• Provides the upper pivot for the door at the hinge
• Worn or bent pins can cause sagging, squeaking, or poor door closure
• May help resolve doors that don't seal, bind, or drop
• Replacing a damaged pin can improve door alignment and operation

• Unplug the refrigerator before servicing
• Support the door while removing the upper hinge
• Keep track of any spacers/washers and reinstall in the same order
• Tighten hinge fasteners and check door alignment and seal after installation