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GE wr55x10942 Refrigerator Main Control Board Recall

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Issues related to the GE motherboard, part number wr55x10942 are quite common. However, from what we understand there is no official recall since this is not considered a safety issue by GE. That said, you might be able to call and get a new controller board sold to you by GE for a small discount. Simply call GE at (800) 749-6629 and tell them you’d like information on whether not your GE refrigerator is under the recall of the wr55x10942 Refrigerator Main Control Board recall. You’ll need to be prepared to give them your GE refrigerator model.

GE wr55x10942 Main Controller Board
GE wr55x10942 Main Controller Board

Alternatively, you can still purchase the wr55x10942 from amazon to replace it yourself in about 15 minutes. I’ve included a video of the replacement of the board below.

It is very common for these controller boards to have an issue due to a soldering joint or resistor to burn out. You are visiting this page because you are likely experienced one or more of the following issues with your GE refrigerator.

  • A “whirring” or “whining” noise from the back of the refrigerator
  • The ice maker/dispenser quits working
  • Clicking noise from the rear of the refrigerator
  • Refrigerator or freezer stops cooling altogether
  • Front control panel quits working
  • Temperature fluctuations with cooling/freezing and ice melting/refreezing
  • Using the ice or water dispenser the fans stop and refrigerator lights dim
  • Fan motor noisy or constantly changing speeds

If you are experiencing a combination of these problems with your GE refrigerator then it is likely the main controller board (motherboard) and it should be replaced immediately. Make sure you enter your refrigerator model number on the amazon wr55x10942 product page to ensure it is compatible with your GE fridge.

Dripping or Leaking Water Dispenser?

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ge water valve replacementIf your refrigerator water dispenser recently started leaking or dripping water slowly then you might have an issue with water valve.  Some refrigerators use a dual water valve like the WR57X10032 water valve one for the ice maker and one for the water dispenser.  Therefore it is possible that the water dispenser is working fine but the ice maker is not receiving water or vice versa.

Fortunately, the latest water valves have a very simple installation a new style push on fittings for water outlet line and a screw on compression for the water inlet fitting.  These new valves cost under $40 and can be replaced in a few minutes.

Depending on your refrigerator model, we recommend the WR57X10032 water valve which replaces the older 880070, AH304374, EA304374, PS304374, WR57X10040, WR57X10064.  This is a GE Factory Part but GE brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA as well as various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.  Simply enter the model of your refrigerator in the search tool at the top of the Amazon page to ensure it is the correct water valve for your model.

A few happy customers…

“Water stopped working on my refrigerator so I replaced the water valve. This fits just right and appears to be good quality. It was challenging to get to the back of the fridge remove the motor cover but the install of the valve was easy. “

“I figured out the old valve was leaking so I found the part I needed on Amazon. I had the part in a day, watched a couple YouTube Videos and had it done in no time – super simple job.  It took longer to roll refrigerator out and take the cover off then it took to replace the valve.”

“Our fridge had issues with weak water dispenser flow for months. I thought it was the freezing water line but we began hearing strange noises when dispensing water and ice maker was filling.  Since it was just $35 we decided to replace the water valve. Luckily, it is a very easy process and it did solve both problems with one stroke.”

Tell us if this worked for you below so we can help each other solve these frustrating refrigerator issues!

GE Refrigerator ICE Maker Not Working? Fix it Yourself!

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It is quite common for the GE refrigerator Ice maker to break or completely quit working. I’ve read reports from hundreds of GE refrigerator owners people with the same issue. Some users complain that plastic parts had broken while others say the icemaker simply quit working and no longer makes ice.

Instead of calling a repairman and spending $500 dollars to repair the ice maker, you can replace the icemaker yourself without much trouble. The GE refrigerator icemaker can be purchased for roughly $100 and installed within 15 minutes. Check out the GE WR30X10093 Replacement Icemaker Kit from amazon. While some users would like to purchase just the broken ice maker parts it is generally recommended that you just replace the entire icemaker.

Take a few minutes to read the reviews of over 200 GE owners like you who have successfully replaced their GE icemaker and give it a shot. You’ll be glad you did it when your icemaker starts making ice and you’ve only spent 1/4 of the cost to have it repaired.

The replacement icemaker is compatible with the following model numbers (and more!)
WR30X10093, AP4345120, 1399596, PS1993870, WR30X10012, WR30x10014, WR30X318, WR29X5144, WR30M149, WR30X0289, WR30X10012, WR30X10014, WR30X10015, WR30X10044, WR30X10058, WR30X10061, WR30X10062, WR30X10063, WR30X10082, WR30X10087, WR30X138, WR30X147, WR30X148, WR30X159, WR30X169, WR30X199, WR30X203, WR30X213, WR30X214, WR30X217, WR30X238, WR30X241, WR30X259, WR30X282, WR30X282R, WR30X283, WR30X289, WR30X290, WR30X295, WR30X299, WR30X303, WR30X304, WR30X304R, WR30X307, WR30X310, WR30X315, WR30X318, WR30X320, WR30X325, WR30X327, WR30X328, WR30X329, WR30X331, WR30X0318,