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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Door Closer Spring Replacement WR1X2027 
GE Refrigerator Door Closer Spring Replacement WR1X2027
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$40.63Estimated Savings
$112.5002:27
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door closer spring on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not close properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a door closer spring on this GE refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a hook tool.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Open both refrigerator doors…
5
… then use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the toe kick plate.
6
With the screws unthreaded, pull the plate free.
7
If still intact, use the hook tool to detach the old door closer spring from the frame bracket and hinge lever.
8
Remove the hinge lever to make installing the new spring easier.
9
To install the new door closer spring…
10
… first attach one end of the spring to the lever… then insert the spring and lever in the slot in the lower frame.
11
Holding onto the spring, hook the opposite end of the spring to the frame bracket.
12
Realign the toe kick plate on the lower frame and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
13
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
14
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door closer spring on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not close properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a door closer spring on this GE refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a hook tool.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Open both refrigerator doors…
5
… then use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the toe kick plate.
6
With the screws unthreaded, pull the plate free.
7
If still intact, use the hook tool to detach the old door closer spring from the frame bracket and hinge lever.
8
Remove the hinge lever to make installing the new spring easier.
9
To install the new door closer spring…
10
… first attach one end of the spring to the lever… then insert the spring and lever in the slot in the lower frame.
11
Holding onto the spring, hook the opposite end of the spring to the frame bracket.
12
Realign the toe kick plate on the lower frame and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
13
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
14
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Spring
$40.63
Total$0.00
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