David it’s 2024 and this video saved my sanity! Came home to a beeping refrigerator that would not stop. Took about 30 minutes to find this vid but thank you for posting this.
Wow. This video is still benefiting people out there. Our compressor eventually died so we said goodbye to the fridge. Unfortunately I hear that the newer fridges have even shorter lifespans.
Thank you! Took less than 2 mins to change after watching your vid! I was also recommended by a handyman to make sure I turn off power to the fridge before doing it, as an FYI for anyone else looking to do this in the future.
Your 2 minute video just saved me $800, and you seem to be the only guy on the web with the same refrigerator as me. The paddle was broken on mine and we called Sears. This criminal said it was part of the entire unit and it had to be replaced. $600 plus $200 labor, what a crook! Thank you so much!!
How can I find this part - GE WR13X10551 Asm Cover Dispenser. Refrigerator model PFSS6PKWBSS. They don't make it anymore. Is there some off market place I can buy it or a substitute part? How can GE make a $2K refrigerator then just stop making parts for it. Please help...
Thank you so much! Same problem. Intermittent beeping. Found the new part on Parts Dr. for 138. I would have never gotten the old one off without this video!
Thanks a ton! I knew the little square hole was involved, but I would never have figured it out without you. BTW, you can Lock the controls as a work-around. Hold the Ice Off button for three seconds.
Thank you!!! Same issue here…I figured there was a cold solder joint or trace somewhere on the board. So I removed it from the plastic panel and hit both sides with a heat gun. And it worked. (You can use a hair dryer instead.) Careful if you go the heat gun method. We’ll see how long this lasts for.
I did have good luck for about 2 weeks after I heated the PC panel. Then it came back. So I replaced it. Was around $270 for me. Also the water dispenser froze up and waited 3 days for that to thaw out.
This helped, even though my fridge wasn't exactly the same. On mine, there were small circular holes with flat pins holding the display in. I just pushed up those pins up through the holes with a screwdriver and the panel came right off. Thank you!
@@cindycastora249 No. I think it took like 20-30 minutes for it to be like normal. P.S. It didn't fix my fridge so I had the back motherboard changed as well and now it's working fine.
Thanks so much for your instructional video!!! Your explanation of how to remove the front panel was instrumental for me to be able to replace the water/ice dispenser lever. VERY HELPFUL!!!
I am glad I saved the one I replaced. Yesterday I swapped the face plate of my old one for the face plate of the one on the fridge. One of the push button spots cracked. I had to remove the control panel from the fridge, remove a few screws, swap the face plate. It’s all back to normal now.
My fridge is freaking out and beeping throughout the day randomly. Different functions keep popping up but the fridge is staying cold. I suspect the dispenser control panel motherboard is shot and the replacement looks to be quite easy. We've had to replace the ice maker twice and now this thing won't shut up!
@@jennygirton3345 No unfortunately the main board was the culprit. Had to get a whole new fridge since only a certified person would have been able to replace it.
Thanks for the pointer on the small square hole! I have the EXACT same problem and will give it a shot... I fail to understand why GE decided to use a plastic membrane-type panel. This type of larger fridge is typically in a household with 5+ people. In my case, it's a family of 6 with teenagers and friends coming and going - so thing got a LOT of use. As noted by Joe B. the button plastic membrane eventually cracked and started creating a false contact, yielding the random selection/beeping. For a "GE Profile" I would have expected better quality, but I guess they assume that after 5+ years you should be buying a new one? (a service tech would probably charge $500+ to fix this problem).
Just got done replacing it... took about 10-15 min while I figured out the right angle to put the small screwdriver in to properly release the clip as shown in the video. Once I had that, the rest popped out fairly easily. Thanks again for the video!
@@rchavez4ADMG Glad it helped. I agree with your statement about the panel quality. My replacement panel needs replacing Still works, but just doesn't look good.
My GE Profile has ultimately failed after 13 years of operation and it is not worth repairing. I learned that this machine was made by Samsung and many have suffered reliability problems. Samsung refrigerators have a poor reputation. So I am thankful for the years I got out of it. All our food is in a 35 year old fridge while we wait for a new fridge to arrive! I took the control panel for the water and ice dispenser off the dead fridge. Comment to this post if you are having difficulty sourcing a replacement because mine is available.
Hi David. Thanks so much for providing this video. I have the same fridge with the same problem. I followed your video but can't get the old control panel off. Using a small screwdriver, in what direction do I need to push on the tab inside the square hole to get the control panel to come loose on the lower right side?
I pushed the small scrwewdriver just slightly to the right in the square hole (as your are facing the panel) and at the same time pulled the lower right corner out, just enough to get the lower right corner free.
Took me a couple of careful viewings, and finally got the lower right clip. The rest was stubborn but eventually the whole think violently popped off. Ordered the part (broken lever) and wont snap panel back in place until the part is put in for fear if breaking it on next try. I suspect a proper tech tool would also allow top right clip access from that hole.
Yes it fixed the problem. I had a random diddle-dee diddle-doo sounding at any time of the day. Irritating. My fridge is a GE Profile model PFSS6PKXCSS. Part number WR13X10841. I purchased the part at AppliancePartsPros.com.
Do you know, Would this work to replace the paddle/lever for water? I heard a crack and now you have to move that a touch to the left to get water to dispense.
I have not experienced a problem with the paddle. So, I am not sure how much more disassembly is needed to address that. I wish I could help but cannot.
Did this solve the problem of the panel cycling and beeping? I had this problem starting over 2.5 years ago but then it stopped for 2 years and now its doing it again. I don't want to spend the money on a new panel if that isn't really the problem?
I had a random diddle dee diddle doo sound. It happened infrequently but enough to annoy. I ordered the replacement control panel and it has never happened since. That was quite awhile ago. Good luck.
I have model # GFE28H6HBBB GE refrigerator. On the display panel, the freezer and fridge do not light up when touching or allow me to set the temp. The door alarm and lock is not working or lighting up either. The words water, crushed, cubed are not lighting up either. They do work when pressed. The F or C and set temp and the word are and do not go off. I unplugged it for 2 to 3 minutes. With no change. I pressed the lock and light buttons and it shut everything off. I repeated this and the same problem continued. What do you think the problem is?
Kathy Atwood I am not familiar with what you are experiencing. Sorry. My issue was a random beeping sound from the front control panel. I fixed it by replacing it.
On my refrigerator I push the “Adjust Freezer” button once and -2 will show. Press it again and -4 will show, then -6, then -8. That is as low as it will go. You can set it as high as +8 with this process.
@@davidmacmaster9525 sir thanx for reply but problem is after power disconnect or load shedding thay return on -2 .here electricity problem after 2 hours thay put off suply one houre so i do lot off time adjust temperature. i want any setting they fix -14 permanent if u have any idea so share pls
I understand what you would like to achieve. When power is restored you would like your temperature setting to return to some value lower than -2 without you intervening. Unfortunately I do not know a solution.
@@davidmacmaster9525 i have one solution but am not sure u help if u agree my work if i do use 12 v battery suply to mother board without any cutt so i feel system not restart after suply connect they work compressor run
I have the same refrigerator and this irritating problem just started happening recently on top of the many issues and repairs we've already had to make in the past with this refrigerator. Will never purchase another GE.
David it’s 2024 and this video saved my sanity! Came home to a beeping refrigerator that would not stop. Took about 30 minutes to find this vid but thank you for posting this.
Wow. This video is still benefiting people out there. Our compressor eventually died so we said goodbye to the fridge. Unfortunately I hear that the newer fridges have even shorter lifespans.
Thank you! Took less than 2 mins to change after watching your vid! I was also recommended by a handyman to make sure I turn off power to the fridge before doing it, as an FYI for anyone else looking to do this in the future.
Fully agree with your reminder for two reasons…. 1. Safety and 2. Prevents damaging the new part.
Your 2 minute video just saved me $800, and you seem to be the only guy on the web with the same refrigerator as me. The paddle was broken on mine and we called Sears. This criminal said it was part of the entire unit and it had to be replaced. $600 plus $200 labor, what a crook! Thank you so much!!
So you did this to replace the paddle??
Thank You for this video! 4 years after you posted it and it was still the only resource I could find to take this panel off (without breaking it all)
Same here
How can I find this part - GE WR13X10551 Asm Cover Dispenser. Refrigerator model PFSS6PKWBSS. They don't make it anymore. Is there some off market place I can buy it or a substitute part? How can GE make a $2K refrigerator then just stop making parts for it. Please help...
Thank you so much! Same problem. Intermittent beeping. Found the new part on Parts Dr. for 138. I would have never gotten the old one off without this video!
Thanks for the step by step! Just fixed my GE in about 5 minutes because of your video. Much appreciated!
Thanks a ton! I knew the little square hole was involved, but I would never have figured it out without you. BTW, you can Lock the controls as a work-around. Hold the Ice Off button for three seconds.
Barry Dorfman Thanks for the work around tip. My new panel has been working well since installing it.
Thank you!!! Same issue here…I figured there was a cold solder joint or trace somewhere on the board. So I removed it from the plastic panel and hit both sides with a heat gun. And it worked. (You can use a hair dryer instead.) Careful if you go the heat gun method. We’ll see how long this lasts for.
I did have good luck for about 2 weeks after I heated the PC panel. Then it came back. So I replaced it. Was around $270 for me. Also the water dispenser froze up and waited 3 days for that to thaw out.
This helped, even though my fridge wasn't exactly the same.
On mine, there were small circular holes with flat pins holding the display in. I just pushed up those pins up through the holes with a screwdriver and the panel came right off. Thank you!
I just did the same thing, but when I plugged in the new one, all I get is flashing zeros, did your work right away?
@@cindycastora249 No. I think it took like 20-30 minutes for it to be like normal.
P.S. It didn't fix my fridge so I had the back motherboard changed as well and now it's working fine.
Thank you! You just saved me $300.
Thank you very much for this, I have the exact models and am replacing the dispenser flap assembly. Followed how you did it and went smooth. BIG HELP!
Thanks for the instructions, took me about 5 min. great to know where to pry and push without breaking some plastic part..
Thanks, I was able to clean the chute, water line and plastics around the area. Very helpful.
Thanks so much for your instructional video!!! Your explanation of how to remove the front panel was instrumental for me to be able to replace the water/ice dispenser lever. VERY HELPFUL!!!
I am glad I saved the one I replaced. Yesterday I swapped the face plate of my old one for the face plate of the one on the fridge. One of the push button spots cracked. I had to remove the control panel from the fridge, remove a few screws, swap the face plate. It’s all back to normal now.
Thank you it was easy and fast. I push a screwdriver in the square then Pushed the left side back the left side and downward motion came right out...
Thank you very much. Really helped. Same problem--was stumped till I saw your video!!
That’s exactly what I needed to know, thank you. Shouldn’t be as hard as it is!
Thank you very much! I was able to replace my panel and saved $130! Found the replacement part the cheapest from Sears.
Thank you so much for posting that! I couldn't figure out how to get off the panel.
Thanks -- this was very helpful and saved me some frustration.
Thank you brother! This helped a alot!
Thanks with your assistance I replaced in 5 minutes.
Thanks. Just perfect explanation of a tricky little process.
Worked for me! I had the same problem, and I found a used one online for half the price of a new one.
THANK YOU for posting this!
Thank you that was so helpful , you have me a lot of time
Thanks a million! I almost "mongo'd" this thing off
My fridge is freaking out and beeping throughout the day randomly. Different functions keep popping up but the fridge is staying cold. I suspect the dispenser control panel motherboard is shot and the replacement looks to be quite easy. We've had to replace the ice maker twice and now this thing won't shut up!
Same! Did you do this replacement and fix the problem?
@@jennygirton3345 No unfortunately the main board was the culprit. Had to get a whole new fridge since only a certified person would have been able to replace it.
Thanks for the pointer on the small square hole! I have the EXACT same problem and will give it a shot... I fail to understand why GE decided to use a plastic membrane-type panel. This type of larger fridge is typically in a household with 5+ people. In my case, it's a family of 6 with teenagers and friends coming and going - so thing got a LOT of use. As noted by Joe B. the button plastic membrane eventually cracked and started creating a false contact, yielding the random selection/beeping. For a "GE Profile" I would have expected better quality, but I guess they assume that after 5+ years you should be buying a new one? (a service tech would probably charge $500+ to fix this problem).
Just got done replacing it... took about 10-15 min while I figured out the right angle to put the small screwdriver in to properly release the clip as shown in the video. Once I had that, the rest popped out fairly easily. Thanks again for the video!
@@rchavez4ADMG Glad it helped. I agree with your statement about the panel quality. My replacement panel needs replacing Still works, but just doesn't look good.
Thanks for the video! Worked out Perfect!
Thank you. Now I know what to do.
Thank you for this. Problem solved.
thank you sooooo much!
Thank you!!
My GE Profile has ultimately failed after 13 years of operation and it is not worth repairing. I learned that this machine was made by Samsung and many have suffered reliability problems. Samsung refrigerators have a poor reputation. So I am thankful for the years I got out of it. All our food is in a 35 year old fridge while we wait for a new fridge to arrive! I took the control panel for the water and ice dispenser off the dead fridge. Comment to this post if you are having difficulty sourcing a replacement because mine is available.
Hello, I am looking for this part. How much will you let it go for?
@@gruv2ths I will just send it to you if you need it. Send me your address by email p.d.macmaster@gmail.com
Hi David. Thanks so much for providing this video. I have the same fridge with the same problem. I followed your video but can't get the old control panel off. Using a small screwdriver, in what direction do I need to push on the tab inside the square hole to get the control panel to come loose on the lower right side?
I pushed the small scrwewdriver just slightly to the right in the square hole (as your are facing the panel) and at the same time pulled the lower right corner out, just enough to get the lower right corner free.
@@davidmacmaster9525 . Thanks David. I followed your instructions, got it loose and ordered the part
Took me a couple of careful viewings, and finally got the lower right clip. The rest was stubborn but eventually the whole think violently popped off. Ordered the part (broken lever) and wont snap panel back in place until the part is put in for fear if breaking it on next try. I suspect a proper tech tool would also allow top right clip access from that hole.
same problem did it fix it and where did you buy the part
Yes it fixed the problem. I had a random diddle-dee diddle-doo sounding at any time of the day. Irritating. My fridge is a GE Profile model PFSS6PKXCSS. Part number WR13X10841. I purchased the part at AppliancePartsPros.com.
Do you know, Would this work to replace the paddle/lever for water? I heard a crack and now you have to move that a touch to the left to get water to dispense.
I have not experienced a problem with the paddle. So, I am not sure how much more disassembly is needed to address that. I wish I could help but cannot.
Did this solve the problem of the panel cycling and beeping? I had this problem starting over 2.5 years ago but then it stopped for 2 years and now its doing it again. I don't want to spend the money on a new panel if that isn't really the problem?
I had a random diddle dee diddle doo sound. It happened infrequently but enough to annoy. I ordered the replacement control panel and it has never happened since. That was quite awhile ago. Good luck.
@@davidmacmaster9525 Thank you so very much.
I have model # GFE28H6HBBB GE refrigerator. On the display panel, the freezer and fridge do not light up when touching or allow me to set the temp. The door alarm and lock is not working or lighting up either. The words water, crushed, cubed are not lighting up either. They do work when pressed. The F or C and set temp and the word are and do not go off. I unplugged it for 2 to 3 minutes. With no change. I pressed the lock and light buttons and it shut everything off. I repeated this and the same problem continued. What do you think the problem is?
Kathy Atwood I am not familiar with what you are experiencing. Sorry. My issue was a random beeping sound from the front control panel. I fixed it by replacing it.
hello dear in my refrigerator ge profile after light of thay go back -2 temperature but i want -14 temperature so share any idea or resetting
On my refrigerator I push the “Adjust Freezer” button once and -2 will show. Press it again and -4 will show, then -6, then -8. That is as low as it will go. You can set it as high as +8 with this process.
@@davidmacmaster9525 sir thanx for reply
but problem is after power disconnect or load shedding thay return on -2 .here electricity problem after 2 hours thay put off suply one houre so i do lot off time adjust temperature. i want any setting they fix -14 permanent if u have any idea so share pls
I understand what you would like to achieve. When power is restored you would like your temperature setting to return to some value lower than -2 without you intervening. Unfortunately I do not know a solution.
@@davidmacmaster9525 i have one solution but am not sure u help if u agree my work
if i do use 12 v battery suply to mother board without any cutt so i feel system not restart after suply connect they work compressor run
How do you remove plastic trim piece around control panel? Thanks
When I replaced my panel I did not have to remove the housing behind it. I am not familiar with how to do that.
Where can you or at that part Thank you
For GE Profile model PFSS6PKXCSS the part number is WR13X10841. I purchased the part at AppliancePartsPros.com.
I have the same refrigerator and this irritating problem just started happening recently on top of the many issues and repairs we've already had to make in the past with this refrigerator. Will never purchase another GE.
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