Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Replace Damper Control Assembly #WR09X10050

GE Refrigerator Replace Damper Control Assembly #WR09X10050

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the damper control assembly in GE refrigerators. The most common reasons for replacing the damper control is when the fridge is freezing food or the freezer is cold but the fridge is warm.

All the information in this control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA

Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver, wrench

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws to release the damper housing.
3
Next, disconnect the wire harness and release the thermistor.
4
Now, pull the old air damper assembly away from the interior wall.
5
Since the damper is secured with adhesive, this may require some effort.
6
Remove any residue.
7
You're now ready to install the new air damper.
8
First, peel off the adhesive backing to the gasket and attach it to the damper.
9
Peel off the second adhesive backing from the gasket and position the new air damper assembly into place.
10
Connect the wire harness and secure the thermistor.
11
Replace the damper housing and secure it with the screws.
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 instructions for replacing the damper control assembly in GE refrigerators. The most common reasons for replacing the damper control is when the fridge is freezing food or the freezer is cold but the fridge is warm.

All the information in this control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA

Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver, wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws to release the damper housing.
3
Next, disconnect the wire harness and release the thermistor.
4
Now, pull the old air damper assembly away from the interior wall.
5
Since the damper is secured with adhesive, this may require some effort.
6
Remove any residue.
7
You're now ready to install the new air damper.
8
First, peel off the adhesive backing to the gasket and attach it to the damper.
9
Peel off the second adhesive backing from the gasket and position the new air damper assembly into place.
10
Connect the wire harness and secure the thermistor.
11
Replace the damper housing and secure it with the screws.
12
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals

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