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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Won't Cool? Replace Thermostat #WR09X10042
GE Refrigerator Won't Cool? Replace Thermostat #WR09X10042
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the temperature control thermostat on a GE refrigerator. The two most common reasons for replacing the temperature control thermostat are when the fridge is freezing food or is not cold enough.
All of the information for this temperature control thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information for this temperature control thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to gain access to the interior of the control housing.
3
Next, remove the thermostat control knob.
4
Release the old thermostat from the housing, along with the temperature sensing tube, taking note of their position.
5
Disconnect the wires.
6
You're now ready to install the new temperature control thermostat.
7
First, straighten out the sensing tube and, if applicable, transfer the insulator from the old sensing tube to the new one.
8
Connect the wires.
9
Insert the new thermostat into place and conform the sensing tube to fit the housing.
10
Replace the thermostat knob.
11
Reposition and secure the control housing.
12
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the temperature control thermostat on a GE refrigerator. The two most common reasons for replacing the temperature control thermostat are when the fridge is freezing food or is not cold enough.
All of the information for this temperature control thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information for this temperature control thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to gain access to the interior of the control housing.
3
Next, remove the thermostat control knob.
4
Release the old thermostat from the housing, along with the temperature sensing tube, taking note of their position.
5
Disconnect the wires.
6
You're now ready to install the new temperature control thermostat.
7
First, straighten out the sensing tube and, if applicable, transfer the insulator from the old sensing tube to the new one.
8
Connect the wires.
9
Insert the new thermostat into place and conform the sensing tube to fit the housing.
10
Replace the thermostat knob.
11
Reposition and secure the control housing.
12
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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