All Installation Instructions for General Electric Refrigerator GSA20IBMDFWW

The refrigerator was making load and unusual noises.

I identified the noise was coming from the coils / and the fan. Cleaning the fan helped reduce the noise a bit but it still kept recurring. I ordered the part, which was really easy using the diagram on the website. The instructions and the video were really helpful and was able to remove the old motor and replace it with the new one with relative ease. While there I cleaned the fan blade and vacuumed the surrounding area. This whole repair went quite smoothly and has given me the confidence to take on other repairs before calling out the repairman.

Parts Used:

DC Condenser Fan Motor - 12V

Ajaykumar from Plainsboro, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The temperature in the refreezer and refrigerator was slowly getting warmer although the condensor motor was running continually.

Unplug the refrigerator and remove frozen food, shelving, light and back panel inside the freezer section to expose the cooling coils. The coils were completely iced over. Using a wet dry vacuum to discharge the air toward the coils quickly melted the ice. The trouble shooting section on your website described my problem and I bought both items which were the most common problem. Using the video(s) e-mailed to me when purchasing the parts provided great information regarding details for the repair. After replacing both parts the refrigerator is working great having spent just under $25.00.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Temperature Sensor

gene from Pocatello, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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extreme frost build up inside in back of freezer,also veggies were freezing in the fridge draw

no brainer,watched the video,worst thing was to thaw the freezer,it was realy frosted,works like new,very happy thank you.

Parts Used:

Temperature Sensor

larry from lisbon, ME
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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fridge and freezer not staying cold

removed back panel from freezer. located thermostat removed and replaced thermostat put panel and all baskets back into freezer and plugged fridge back in. Works perfect problem solved

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Ralph from Whittier, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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freezer would not defrost

There were only 3parts listed to check omed out the defrost heater and thermostat ....thermistor checked bad ordered replacement took less than 2 minutes to replace after I defrosted it again runs fine

Parts Used:

Temperature Sensor

philip from cocoa, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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refrig not turning off and defrosting

replaced the defrost thermostat. The "how to" video was superb. Watched it twice before beginning the job. repair went as described.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Robert from Orlando, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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replace edge and glass shelf

This was very easy to replace the broken shelf, just place the protective rubber edge on the glass shelf and place in refrigerator. I LOVE THE THOUGHT THAT i COULD ORDER THE PART AND HAVE IT DELIVERED TO MY DOOR AND BE DONE! THANK YOU

Parts Used:

COVER PAN GLASS

GASKET PAN COVER Front

HALLER from WESTVILLE, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Refrigerator wouldn't close on it's own

The Hinge Cam Riser had broken (small plastic part) and needed replaced. Once I had the part it took all of 5 minutes to repair, I emptied all the contents on the door, removed the plastic cover on the top hinge, removed the 2 5/16 nuts holding the hinge then removed the door. I placed the new Hinge Cam Riser on the bottom pin then replaced the door. Works great!

Parts Used:

Hinge Cam Riser

Rocco from Riverside, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Frige was warm and Freezer was freezing up

I have checked the defrost thermostat:During the defrosting cycle the thermostat is still open

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

khampheuy from Kerrville, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Refrigerator freezing.

Temp. Sensor was under an egg shaped cover on the left side wall in the refrigerator. Remove the cover, cut the two wires to the old sensor and remove it. Connect the new sensor to the two wires using butt connectors. Replace cover and done.

Parts Used:

Temperature Sensor

Wayne from Rancho Cordova, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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one of the holes was broken

took the old one out and replaced it with the new one, then trashed the old one

Parts Used:

Dairy Door - Clear

Ron from Copperhill, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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light switch quit working

removed the inside fridge electrical panel and swapped switches

Parts Used:

LIGHT SWITCH

David from Simpsonville, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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sticky switch

easy pry out, disconnect wiring, connect on new switch and press in switch.

Parts Used:

LIGHT SWITCH

ANTHONY from NEW EGYPT, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Frost build up on coils

Removed shelves and light bulb. Undid the two screws on the back panel with nut driver. Snipped the two wire leads to the defrost thermostat. ( orange and pink wires) Carefully removed the defrost thermostat from the coil. Stripped both ends of the wire leads about a half inch and onnected with two wire nuts. Then wrapped with electrical tape to seal from moisture. Carefully attached defrost thermostat to coil. Screwed the back panel back on. Reinstalled light bulb and shelves. And plugged refrigerator back in. Works like a charm. Saved close to 100.00 dollars doing repair myself.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat