All Installation Instructions for General Electric Refrigerator GCA23LBYDFSS

Broken light switch, caused by a dropped can of whipped topping

I had some trouble removing the broken switch because a lot of the frame was missing due to the damage from the dropped can. I tried a screwdriver first and then switched to a small putty knife, which someone else had suggested.
Once the switch was loose and wires were accessible, I also had some trouble disconnecting them but they finally turned loose. After that the new switch was easily connected and popped back into the opening.
Definitely take photos as you disconnect!

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH

Refrigerator Shield Light Fz

Frances from WINSTON SALEM, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Light in the Refrigerator don't turn on.

I located the light switch at the bottom of the area where the door closes. I just popped it out with a small screwdriver and installed the new switch. A 2 wire connecter and small clip is all there is to it.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH

Richard from West Alton, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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broken light switch

Really simple... broken light switch easily removed with flat edge screw driver. Once removed unplug and plug new one in and good to go.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH

Sally from Avon, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The light would not turn on!

I pulled the bulb out to see if it was the bulb, no! I took the switch out, of course with the refer unplugged, and jummped out the wires and the light came on. Ordered my switch and put it in in 10 seconds and then there was light! Thanks again for showing me the light!

Tim in NJ

Parts Used:

REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH

TIMOTHY from CLIFTON, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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No ice from door, but did have water

I got the wrong switch before so just need to put the right 1 in. Super easy, pop off old, plug in new, click back into place. Done. REALLY REALLY EASY for anyone to do

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SWITCH LIGHT FZ

Rich from san marcos, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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tray broken

slide in place

Parts Used:

Module Shelf Insert - Clear

Judy from KILLEN, AL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Plastic shelf inserts in refrigerator were cracked

Manually inserted new refrigerator module inserts

Parts Used:

Module Shelf Insert - Clear

Wanda from HENDERSON, NV
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Door Stop Broke on the Refrigerator side.

Followed the instructions in the operator's manual to remove the door. Popped off cover of top hinge. Unscrewed the two screws holding pin down with socket set. Took off door. Unscrewed broken door stop with TORX socket. Replaced new door stop and reversed the process to replace the door. Very simple repair.

Parts Used:

Door Stop - Black

Peter from Andover, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set

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water dispen.kept freezing up

remove light cover then remove 4 screws holding light fixture in place pulled out fresh food inlet cover and had to removed 2 more screws at bottom of cover then unplug electrical connector. replace with new one then replace all 6 screws and light cover done. so far its been working great no more freeze ups.

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Air Inlet Cover Kit

KENSIL J from JACKSONVILLE, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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both freezer and refigerator were warm.

I watched the video online and it said there were three sensors in the refrigerator, two in the freezer and one in the refrigerator. I only ordered one sensor and was going to try the one in the refrigerator first. He said the upper one in the freezer is the most difficult, but is usually the problem. So, I replaced the upper sensor and tried restarting the unit. Everything went well and it fixed the problem.

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Temperature Sensor

Harry from DURYEA, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Squeky Evaporator Fan

I made my wife fix it.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Grommet - Grey

Douglas from LAFAYETTE, LA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator not defrosting, ice tray clogging up in ice tray, refrigerator making loud humming noise, and compressed running all the time.

First, turn off power - since I did not want to pull the refrigerator out on my wood floor I tripped the circuit breaker to that circuit and opened door to make sure interior light was off (ensuring power was off). This unit has a bottom freezer, I took out all shelves, ice maker and all parts in the way of accessing back of interior of freezer section. Removed back plastic section by removing one screw in middle top of back panel and prying it out. This was a bit difficult as it was in there a bit tight but once the plastic warmed up it pulled out ok. This revealed the compressor section and temp sensor that was attached to the copper coils with of all things - a zip tie! In pictures of this that I looked at on various web sites the sensor was on a metal bracket attached to the coil so it made me wonder if tf the factory took a shortcut? I cut the old sensor wire, stripped the two wires 1/2", and connected them to the new sensor wire with butt connectors, I put some silicone into the ends of the butt connectors to prevent moisture from entering into connectors and wrapped the connection in black electrical tape. I then "attached" the sensor to the coil using a zip tie, put the plastic back piece back on, inserted everything I took out and put power back to refrigerator. It's been 3 days and temp of refrigerator is stable, ice maker not clogging up, and compressor not running all the time! So far so good.

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Temperature Sensor

Mark from ROSEMOUNT, MN
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Defroster fan burned up

First I removed the ice tray rack lifting it out of the way to reach the back cover of the fan. Then, the whole back inside panel had to be removed. Two screws removed the fan and bracket from the freezer unit. The missing bumper lid just snapped into place. Replaced everything in reverse order. Pretty easy job.

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