All Installation Instructions for General Electric Refrigerator GTS17DTNJRBB

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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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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Shattered the glass.

Simply replaced the glass shelf.

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Glass Shelf

Keesha from AUSTIN, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken draw Glass

Open the fridge slide the glass forward into open slot than placed it down Simple 123.done

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Glass Shelf

Marc from PHILADELPHIA, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I broke the lowest shelf in my fridge by the vegetable bin

Order the shelf glass it fit perfectly with no issues. Piece of cake!

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Glass Shelf

Rose Marie from SILVERTON, OR
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The fan got very noisy.

My husband did the repair in 45 minutes and said it was very easy. The video made everything plain and simple.

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor

Carol from ORANGE, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Freezer was wet and there was no air coming out of the freezer fan. Unit was very noisy too.

The video that was attached to the part order was good, but not exactly the same as my unit. One thing I recommend is that you cover up the drain below the evaporator coil with a piece of paper and tape it down, because as I was putting the motor back I dropped a screw and it fell down the drain. So I had to go buy a new screw.
Give the cost of a repair man coming to fix a refrigerator that cost only $450 to begin with, doing this repair was well worth my time. (But I also had another refrigerator to move things to and could take my time and wait while they replaced the faulty part they shipped me.)

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Evaporator Fan Motor

BLADE EVAP FAN ASM

Robert from BOULDER, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

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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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Lid Bumper

Peter M. from Lincoln Park, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

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Fridge making LOUD humming sound.

Started removing screws until I got to the fan (it's easy). Then just took out the old fan and put the new one back in the same way. The only challenging part was putting the clamp back on the fan, but I finally got it. The fridge is finally quiet and we can sleep again! PartSelect made it really easy and they were incredibly fast. Thanks!

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Motor

jack from homestead, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Noise in the back of freezer

I must thank yo for sending the fan so fast. If I ever have to deal with any appliance again, you are first on my list.

Parts Used:

Condenser Fans Blade Assembly

MaryLou from Levittown, NY
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The Light Would Not Go On

Knew the switch was bad. Researched on the internet how to fix. Used a steak knife to pop the old one out, changed the contacts to the new switch and popped it back in. It took longer to open the box than it did to replace the switch. And the part arrived 2 days after I ordered it.

Parts Used:

REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH

Steve from Littleton, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I dropped one of the trays and it hit the light switch and broke off!

It was so darn easy! Took less then 10 minutes to fix. Self explanatory no instructions needed! Very cool!

Parts Used:

REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH

Cyndy from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The switch was loose ( no spring). The lights did not work.

Unplug the refrigerator. Gently pry old switch out with screw driver. Move wires to connector on new switch with needle nose pliers. Pop it back into the hole. Plug back in. Peek inside to see the lights working.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH