DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain tube on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is leaking.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the drain tube in this GE refrigerator…
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… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a 5/16th inch nut driver, wire cutters, and zip-ties.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
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Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
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Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the upper center screw securing the water line retainer and lower rear access panel.
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Next, unthread the five remaining screws securing the access panel using the 5/16th inch nut driver.
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With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
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Use the wire cutters to cut the zip-tie securing the drain tube to the compressor suction line.
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You can now pull the old tube down to remove.
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To install the new drain tube…
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… attach the end with the grommet to the drain spout…
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… then use a new zip-tie to secure the tube to the suction line.
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Replace the lower rear access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first.
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Secure the water line behind the retainer and rethread the upper center screw.
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Move the appliance back against the wall.
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Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
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… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.