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31880 General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions

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freezer cold but refrigerator warm, would not cycle the defrost on freezer
two screws and a connector were removed to replace the timer.
Timer was located on the top front of fridge
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • MATT from OAKLAND, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Interior Light did not go on due to faulty switch
I ordered two switches, replaced both with a knife in 10 minutes. Interior light works, thanks.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Robert from Coto de Caza, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Gasket had deteriorated at bottom.
I removed the old gasket and snapped the new one into the grooves. No tools were required.

PartSelect provided excellent service. It was a GE manufactured part. GE no longer stocked this part.

PartSelect is a terrific appliance repair parts vendor.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • Edward from Winchester, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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switchlight on my refrigerator was not working
I found instructions on the web about how to do this repair, so I ordered the part with confidence. But the instructions simply said "pull out the old switchlight". That was actually somewhat difficult as the clip on the side intended to hold the part in was stubborn. I eventually used a utility to slice off the clip. From that point, it was just a matter of plugging in the new switchlight , which was very simple.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Eileen from Coto de Caza, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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end cap to bar of freezer door broke
Snapped end cap onto bar and installed bar onto freezer door.

I considered going to an appliance parts store but found the part very easily on the internet and had it within 2 days. I am very busy which was very helpful.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Kimberly A from Columbus, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door shelf retainer was damaged
I removed the original retainer and installed the new one.
Parts Used:
Shelf Front - Cut-to-Fit
  • Arnold from Lighthouse Point, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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light wouldn't come out of socket
It just unpluged and the new one plugged in. Simple. The part was reasonable and arrived very quickly. It sure is nice to have a light in the frig again.
Parts Used:
Light Socket
  • Joyce from Tacoma, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Cap on the door retainer bar broke.
The replacement cap fit perfectly. Unfortunately when the orinigal cap broke it tookout a small piece of the surrounding plastic leaving nothing for the new cap to catch. I have the piece and tried several kinds of glue but nothing holds it securely enough. I would however readily recommend your company. The service was terrific.
Thank you.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Mary from New Milford, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Not cooling and freezer freezing up
I removed the condenser cover removed old fan blade defrosted the condenser section installed new blade and reassembled
Parts Used:
Fan Blade with Clamp
  • kenneth from carmel, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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I didn't know if I could get a replacement part, but I googled "replacement parts" (or some such), and since this website looked easy to navigate, chose it. (Actually, I did my ordering via telephone). The sales rep. helped me clarify which part I needed, I ordered it, and received the part the very
I simply snapped the two end pieces into place, attaching the guard rail. It was like putting the pieces of a very easy puzzle together‚ especially for someone like myself who is mechanically challenged.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Kaye from San Francisco, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old end cap broke.
Put the new end cap on and snapped it into place, took about 5 seconds.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Travis from North Quincy, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The above door End Cap broke.
The repair just required snapping the new part on to the door shelf and then snapping the shelf in to the door.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • John from Northglenn, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken shelf retainer bar end cap.
I ordered 2 end caps just to keep one as spare. Turned out I had ordered a size larger than the one already on the refrigerator. So I replaced both ends and it worked fine - with increased shelf space. Now I can even fit a gallon container with ease!!! Took about 20 seconds. I just wish there was an easier way to measure parts before ordering. Otherwise, the entire process from order to finish took about 3 days.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
  • Ruchik from Bronx, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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a fan blade broken causing it to make a loud noise
we took off the old one and replaced it.
Parts Used:
Evaporator Fan Blade Kit
  • Marnie from Denver, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Fan would not turn when the refrigerator came on all the time. Would physically have to turn the fan blades.
Did not do the repair because the unit arrived damaged. The packaging was in good condition. The plastic around the plug in shattered, and some of the plastic was inside the motor. Very good, and fast on adjusting the order.
Parts Used:
Condenser Fan Motor - 115V
  • David from CLIFTON, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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