I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTE18GTHWW refrigerators over the years, and a failing temperature control thermostat is one of the most common calls I get for this model. It’s classic — the freezer stays cold but the fresh food compartment climbs into the 50s. The good news is this is a straightforward fix most … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTE18GTHWW units over the years, and a compressor that won’t start is honestly one of the most common calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a failed start relay — a cheap, easy fix that homeowners can absolutely handle themselves with a … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTE18GTHWW refrigerators over the years, and defrost system failure is honestly one of the most common calls I get for this model. You’ll typically notice ice buildup on the evaporator coils and warm temps in the fresh food section. In most cases, a failed defrost heater or defrost thermostat … Read more
I’ve worked on the GE GFE26JSMSS more times than I can count, and a freezer that’s not cold enough is one of the most common calls I get on this French door model. In probably 70% of cases, the culprit is a failed defrost heater or a stuck defrost timer causing frost buildup on the … Read more
I’ve worked on the GE GFE26JSMSS quite a bit over the years, and a warm fresh food section is one of the most common calls I get on this French door model. In the majority of cases, the culprit is either a failed damper control assembly or a faulty thermistor throwing off temperature regulation. Catch … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of GE GFE26JSMSS French Door refrigerators over the years, and icemaker leaks and overflows are easily one of the top three complaints I see with this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a misaligned fill tube combined with excessive water inlet pressure, which causes overfilling and spillage into … Read more
I’ve worked on the Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ more times than I can count, and a no-cooling complaint almost always traces back to a failed start relay or a seized compressor. This is one of the most common calls I get on this French door model, and the good news is the start relay fix is something … Read more
I’ve worked on hundreds of refrigerators over my 15 years in the field, and repair issues across these top 20 models are some of the most frequent service calls I receive. The good news is that the majority of problems — whether it’s a faulty evaporator fan, a clogged defrost drain, or a failing ice … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of these GE-built Hotpoint top-loaders, and brake assembly wear is honestly one of the most frequent service calls I get on the HTW240ASKWS. You’ll typically notice it as a grinding noise during the spin-down cycle or a drum that won’t stop spinning promptly. In most cases, replacing the brake pads and … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of GE-made Hotpoint top-loaders like the HTW240ASKWS, and water inlet valve failure is honestly one of the most frequent service calls I get for this machine. You’ll typically notice it as a washer that won’t fill, fills too slowly, or won’t stop filling. In most cases, swapping the inlet valve completely … Read more
