2:08pm October 19th 2023 Mike, thanks for helping me with this! It was an insult that GE wanted to send a technician this time. I paid for the LED to be installed last time. It took the guy 30 seconds and he was sheepish when I questioned why he had to come out. I miss the days when I could just screw in a light bulb!
Thanks for posting this. Like some of the other comments here, I was disappointed to see that my freezer LED wasn't working after just a couple of years in use. I didn't want to call a service tech in just to fix the light. I did a quick internet search and stumbled upon your video and now my freezer is fixed!
Mike, that was perfect. My refrigerator must be the same refridge. Because that's exactly what has happened to mine. I can do this myself. Thank you so much. Great info
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. My fridge is only 4 years old - what a disappointment. Would have been much easier/cheaper to change out a light bulb.
thanks for the directions-I was able to change it because of this video. Why would an LED light go out on a freezer? shouldn't they last longer than the fridge/freezer?
It could be too high of voltage going to your LED board, which could be from bad wiring or a bad circuit board. This would cause your LED board to fail prematurely. It could also be a bad batch of LED boards from a certain manufacturer. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Mike, the refrigerator in the video looks just like mine. Light went out. I bought a generic light board and it worked for a few minutes then stopped. My model is Gse25gshkcss. Funny thing is I’m getting 31.9 volts at the plug. My multimeter was set right as I measured a 9v battery first and got 9v, then I checked the plug and got 31.9 volts.
Did you ever resolve this issue? I have this problem as well. I replace the led light board, the light come on for a few seconds, then goes out. I did this twice before seeing this video. When I check the voltage, I'm getting 30.8.
I purchased mine from Amazon. If you look up the part number on the LED strip that starts with WR55-- into Amazon, you should find it. When I purchased it, they were around $15 a piece. Good luck with your project! - Mike
@@LynnPaull Unplugging the refrigerator is all you would need to do if one was worried about the electrical pins touching something when the LED strip is removed. Good luck with your project!- Mike
THANKS SO MUCH. THIS INFORMATION WAS VERY HELPFUL. IF I MAY ADD A TIP, IT'S MUCH EASIER TO GET THE TESTER LEADS TO THE SOLDER POINTS ON THE BACK OF THE BOARD WHEN TESTING THE VOLTAGE. MY ONLY PROBLEM NOW IS FINDING OUT IF THE ONLINE PRODUCTS WILL WORK RATHER THAN USING THE VERY EXPENSIVE OEM PART.
Well I bought one online for $11 and it worked. I got the fridge brand knew and the led only lasted like 9 months. Original replacement was like $90. So even if it just lasts just 3 months I'm coming out ahead.
Normal voltage at the fridge/freezer LED strip would be 5 to 12 volts DC. You may have an issue with your PCB (printed circuit board). You could have a failed resistor on your PCB that leads to your LED strip. I would check the wire leads going out of your PCB to your LED strip and see if that's the issue. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself Thanks. I swapped LED's with a good one on from the fridge side. It light up and failed immediately. Now I have 2 LED's out haha. I ordered a new LED for the fridge. I found on another site that someone else had the same issue (31V at the freezer), GE came out and said something about bad wiring in the cabinet. I found the replacement harness that houses the LED connector and who knows what else. Now I just need to figure out how to replace it.. Thanks for the response!
Hello BP, you can try the wiring, but with a short to ground, or a broken/disconnected wire, you wouldn't get the voltage reading you're getting. I would start with replacing the circuit board, or you may have a power supply/transformer issue. Good luck!- Mike
I doing this job myself. Technicians cost too much to do something less than 5 minutes. The part cost $69.50 plus $109.95 for the tech to come to my house. Not including parts and labor. Thanks for the video.
It was replaced a couple of years ago now it is burnt again. Good thing I have the insurance to cover it. A $200 job for a bulb. Those led lights are not good.
So I did what you said in this video and my LED light bar turned on and immediately turned off. What would that be indicative of because I can’t find an answer online?
Bad LED light bar or printed circuit board that controls the light bar. A bad ground wire somewhere would do that, also. The door switch should be fine, but I would push it a few times and see if the light bar comes on. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Disassembled the light, removed the LED and ordered a new one. Now the freezer does not work. Does the lighting assembly need to be re-installed for the freezer to operate??? 🤔
@gregvincent5821 Hello, it shouldn't make a difference whether the LED is disconnected or not. I would reconnect it just to verify. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Need for GE Model GSS23GYPBCFS. I couldn't find it on Amazon. Your refrigerator looks similar to Mine.Could you send link of the item you ordered from Amazon.
WR55X26671 should be the LED light board number for the GE model GSS23GYPBCFS. If not, there may be a part number on the board itself you can match up. The LED should be 8 to 10$ range on Amazon. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thanks Mike but my ge led circuit board is an old fashioned real light bulb that was just corroded a bit in socket. Cleaned it and good as new no more dark freezer! But your video from the future helped, thanks 👍
If you go to Whirlpoolparts.com and type in your fridge model- (WRS325FDAB06); WPW10515057 and WPW10515058 part numbers come up for the freezer and refrigerator light. From there you can determine which one you need and order them there or check Amazon.com or similar websites for better deals. Good luck with your project! - Mike
@HelenLoveGod_ hello, it should be similar to the freezer; remove the cover, unplug the connector, and remove any screws that may be holding it down. Then, remove the LED strip/bulb. Good luck with your project!- Mike
I wouldn't cut any wires unless you have to- I did push in the terminal by hand to separate the light from the terminal. Any multimeter should work to check the voltage. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Ok, taking the bulb out and replacing it seems easy. My problem is, the cover on ours is different. It's flat. And no obvious screws our tabs to pop it off. It's the adora dae25jghecww model. Any info on how to get this cover off? Couldn't even find online manual with info on this cover :(
I tried to do a search for that model also and wasn't able to find anything on it. Maybe the place you bought if from (if feasible to return to) could give you some ideas on removing the cover; if prying it off gently hasn't worked. Good luck, hopefully you can find a way. - Mike
@@mikesdoityourself thanks Mike. I figured it out. So you have to slide a screw driver under the edge and carefully pull it up a bit. Then use another screw driver to pop loose the tab. Do this 4 times. Then lean it out so the bottom tabs pop out. Why they couldn't just use a screw like normal people. Sigh. I left it all open and ordered the part. I think adora is the version ge makes for home Depot exclusively
@Blackdog4818 usually, you can find a new LED board for $20 to $50 USD, depending on where you find it at (Amazon, parts supplier, etc) and the specific part number or equivalent. Good luck with your project!- Mike
You could as long as it has the same connection and voltage/amperage usage, which they probably should. I've used some appliance parts websites for different things, so this might be something you can try for purchasing the LED strip or maybe cross reference a part #. Good luck with your project!- Mike
That's possible- if you didn't have any issue with your old LED board before it stopped working- it could be the new ones that have issues. I would check voltage going to the board with a multimeter. Good luck with your project!- Mike
They can range from $10 to $65 on Amazon depending on the model number you need. There's appliance parts companies that sell for around the same price. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thanks for the help, GE still has this issue, luckily Amazon has these for $9 now 👍
The part that was giving me the hardest time was taking off the plastic light cover. There's a screw in there. Super helpful Mike!
2:08pm October 19th 2023
Mike, thanks for helping me with this!
It was an insult that GE wanted to send a technician this time. I paid for the LED to be installed last time. It took the guy 30 seconds and he was sheepish when I questioned why he had to come out.
I miss the days when I could just screw in a light bulb!
Mike, thank you so much. The light on my freezer had not been working for months, and I didn't know how to fix it until I saw your video.
Thanks for posting this. Like some of the other comments here, I was disappointed to see that my freezer LED wasn't working after just a couple of years in use. I didn't want to call a service tech in just to fix the light. I did a quick internet search and stumbled upon your video and now my freezer is fixed!
Thank you for posting this video! The good old days of a light bulb are long gone! Let’s not talk about the water filter for this fridge 😅
Thanks for the Pebbles break and the breakdown. Was just what I needed
Thank you!
I was fishing around looking for a lightbulb wondering, where did they hide the lightbulb lol 😂 thank you for this video
Mike, that was perfect. My refrigerator must be the same refridge. Because that's exactly what has happened to mine. I can do this myself. Thank you so much. Great info
Thank you so much for helping me get the job done with speed and efficiency. Now to warm up my hands...
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. My fridge is only 4 years old - what a disappointment. Would have been much easier/cheaper to change out a light bulb.
I also like light bulbs.
Thank you! Your video helped me fix the freezer light for under $10 and just a couple minutes.
Hello, I just finished replacing my light thanks to you.
Thank you you just save me money because you taught me how to do it myself
Mike I am very grateful for your help. I just changed my led light bulb with your video.
Thanks. I couldn't figure out how to get the cover off.
thanks for the directions-I was able to change it because of this video. Why would an LED light go out on a freezer? shouldn't they last longer than the fridge/freezer?
Good question- maybe poor build quality or the cold/humidity affecting the electrical board/circuit. - Mike
Thanks so much for this video. You have no idea how much it helped me. I just changed the LED lights. 😊❤
Thanks for the video! This was very helpful in helping me change our freezer light.
Thanks for the tips. My led board has gone bad 2 times since Dec 2023. Wonder why?
It could be too high of voltage going to your LED board, which could be from bad wiring or a bad circuit board. This would cause your LED board to fail prematurely. It could also be a bad batch of LED boards from a certain manufacturer. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thanks for a quick reply. Great video! I will let you know what I find out.
Awesome thank you, and the car wash break is a hoot!
Thanks for the video. Will save me a lot of money and time.
Thanks for posting the video!
Thank you so much Mike, very helpful and most appreciated.
Mike, the refrigerator in the video looks just like mine. Light went out. I bought a generic light board and it worked for a few minutes then stopped.
My model is Gse25gshkcss. Funny thing is I’m getting 31.9 volts at the plug. My multimeter was set right as I measured a 9v battery first and got 9v, then I checked the plug and got 31.9 volts.
That seems high going to an LED light bar. - Mike
Did you ever resolve this issue? I have this problem as well. I replace the led light board, the light come on for a few seconds, then goes out. I did this twice before seeing this video. When I check the voltage, I'm getting 30.8.
Did you figure out the problem. Mine has 30 DC volts too? Keeps popping the replacements@@curtiscopeland7975
Did you figure out the problem? Mine is doing the same thing. 30 volts DC at the plug.
Where can i buy a replacement led board for that same exact refrigerator for my fridge?
I purchased mine from Amazon. If you look up the part number on the LED strip that starts with WR55-- into Amazon, you should find it. When I purchased it, they were around $15 a piece. Good luck with your project! - Mike
Thanks for the post. That strip didn't look like a light so I was at a loss. This post saved me.
Great video! Thank you for the upload!
Is it appropriate to unplug the appliance or turn the circuit breaker off?
@@LynnPaull Unplugging the refrigerator is all you would need to do if one was worried about the electrical pins touching something when the LED strip is removed. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thank you!
THANK YOU! Easy to follow instructions. Was about an 8 minute installation. So very much appreciated. Blessings.
THANKS SO MUCH. THIS INFORMATION WAS VERY HELPFUL. IF I MAY ADD A TIP, IT'S MUCH EASIER TO GET THE TESTER LEADS TO THE SOLDER POINTS ON THE BACK OF THE BOARD WHEN TESTING THE VOLTAGE. MY ONLY PROBLEM NOW IS FINDING OUT IF THE ONLINE PRODUCTS WILL WORK RATHER THAN USING THE VERY EXPENSIVE OEM PART.
Well I bought one online for $11 and it worked. I got the fridge brand knew and the led only lasted like 9 months. Original replacement was like $90. So even if it just lasts just 3 months I'm coming out ahead.
Update: the one I got online didn't last a month
@@kingdavid8657same exact issue. Got one online and lasted about a month
My freezer has 3 leds. My question, were the other leds dim when the one you replaced went out?
No, the other LED's were bright when the middle LED went out. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Replaced the one light and the others are bright again. Thanks@@mikesdoityourself
I am getting 30V at my LED light. Is that perhaps normal?
Normal voltage at the fridge/freezer LED strip would be 5 to 12 volts DC. You may have an issue with your PCB (printed circuit board). You could have a failed resistor on your PCB that leads to your LED strip. I would check the wire leads going out of your PCB to your LED strip and see if that's the issue. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself Thanks. I swapped LED's with a good one on from the fridge side. It light up and failed immediately. Now I have 2 LED's out haha. I ordered a new LED for the fridge. I found on another site that someone else had the same issue (31V at the freezer), GE came out and said something about bad wiring in the cabinet. I found the replacement harness that houses the LED connector and who knows what else. Now I just need to figure out how to replace it..
Thanks for the response!
Hello BP, you can try the wiring, but with a short to ground, or a broken/disconnected wire, you wouldn't get the voltage reading you're getting. I would start with replacing the circuit board, or you may have a power supply/transformer issue. Good luck!- Mike
Thanks for the assist.
I doing this job myself. Technicians cost too much to do something less than 5 minutes. The part cost $69.50 plus $109.95 for the tech to come to my house. Not including parts and labor. Thanks for the video.
Is that part I have to order from GE parts?
It was replaced a couple of years ago now it is burnt again. Good thing I have the insurance to cover it. A $200 job for a bulb. Those led lights are not good.
Not exactly a five minute job,I am quite handy and if I were doing it myself it is a technical job not like just replacing a regular bulb.
@@robertbadeau5580 Its 3 (three) minutes job. With stopper 🤣🤣🤣
Great stuff, very helpful to me yesterday/today.
So I did what you said in this video and my LED light bar turned on and immediately turned off. What would that be indicative of because I can’t find an answer online?
Bad LED light bar or printed circuit board that controls the light bar. A bad ground wire somewhere would do that, also. The door switch should be fine, but I would push it a few times and see if the light bar comes on. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thank you so much this was very helpful.
Disassembled the light, removed the LED and ordered a new one. Now the freezer does not work. Does the lighting assembly need to be re-installed for the freezer to operate??? 🤔
@gregvincent5821 Hello, it shouldn't make a difference whether the LED is disconnected or not. I would reconnect it just to verify. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself Thank you, Sir! 👍
Need for GE Model GSS23GYPBCFS. I couldn't find it on Amazon. Your refrigerator looks similar to Mine.Could you send link of the item you ordered from Amazon.
WR55X26671 should be the LED light board number for the GE model GSS23GYPBCFS. If not, there may be a part number on the board itself you can match up. The LED should be 8 to 10$ range on Amazon. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thank you for sharing this!
Mike i have same problem where can i get new LED strip ?
I got mine off of Amazon, or there are appliance repair websites that have them, also. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Thanks Mike but my ge led circuit board is an old fashioned real light bulb that was just corroded a bit in socket. Cleaned it and good as new no more dark freezer! But your video from the future helped, thanks 👍
Need information on Whirlpool WRS325FDAB06
If you go to Whirlpoolparts.com and type in your fridge model- (WRS325FDAB06); WPW10515057 and WPW10515058 part numbers come up for the freezer and refrigerator light. From there you can determine which one you need and order them there or check Amazon.com or similar websites for better deals. Good luck with your project! - Mike
So how do I replace the refrigerator led?
@HelenLoveGod_ hello, it should be similar to the freezer; remove the cover, unplug the connector, and remove any screws that may be holding it down. Then, remove the LED strip/bulb. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Whats is that tool you used to cut off the wires? Or what other tools can I use to cut them?
I wouldn't cut any wires unless you have to- I did push in the terminal by hand to separate the light from the terminal. Any multimeter should work to check the voltage. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself thank you!
Where can buy the led ? Home Depot ??or on line , Tks
Geapplianceparts.com, partsselect.com, or Amazon should have the LED strip that you need. I got mine from Amazon. Good luck with your project!- Mike
@@mikesdoityourself I bought it on amazon tks
Ok, taking the bulb out and replacing it seems easy. My problem is, the cover on ours is different. It's flat. And no obvious screws our tabs to pop it off. It's the adora dae25jghecww model.
Any info on how to get this cover off?
Couldn't even find online manual with info on this cover :(
I tried to do a search for that model also and wasn't able to find anything on it. Maybe the place you bought if from (if feasible to return to) could give you some ideas on removing the cover; if prying it off gently hasn't worked. Good luck, hopefully you can find a way. - Mike
@@mikesdoityourself thanks Mike. I figured it out. So you have to slide a screw driver under the edge and carefully pull it up a bit. Then use another screw driver to pop loose the tab. Do this 4 times. Then lean it out so the bottom tabs pop out. Why they couldn't just use a screw like normal people. Sigh. I left it all open and ordered the part.
I think adora is the version ge makes for home Depot exclusively
So how much is that going to cost me because mine just went out too.
@Blackdog4818 usually, you can find a new LED board for $20 to $50 USD, depending on where you find it at (Amazon, parts supplier, etc) and the specific part number or equivalent. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Anyone have an idea a link to where I csn purchase the plastic piece that the LED attaches to?
Geapplianceparts.com, Amazon or Partsselect.com may have the plastic piece you need. Good luck with your project!- Mike
The number on my LED Strip is W5B3Z112660. I'm not finding it on Amazon ... any ideas or can I use another model? Thanks so much!
You could as long as it has the same connection and voltage/amperage usage, which they probably should. I've used some appliance parts websites for different things, so this might be something you can try for purchasing the LED strip or maybe cross reference a part #. Good luck with your project!- Mike
Wow. Got a replacement and it burned out in like 5 seconds. Must be the refridge electronics. Valuable lesson here. No more GE
Ours is doing the same put in 2 new ones and both burned out in seconds
Did you figure out why yours was popping? Mine is doing the same thing.
Did you figure out your problem? Mine is doing the same thing.@@markbell5701
Great video thanks 😊
THANK YOU !!
I've bought 3 and all 3 has 2 dim light and 1 bright light are all of these bad or what
That's possible- if you didn't have any issue with your old LED board before it stopped working- it could be the new ones that have issues. I would check voltage going to the board with a multimeter. Good luck with your project!- Mike
omg you own a DOGE??? shiba inu are the best!
Had her for about 2 and 1/2 years, got her as a puppy- she's an awesome dog with a great personality 😀- Mike
Mortgage payment for one of these replacements. Freaking criminals get'cha! Imagine an LED going out. Must be intentional.
Dogs are generally terrified of the car wash
Sad thing is this led strip is between 71 and 90 dollars which is totally ridiculous. I will never buy GE again
I popped mine because I didn’t push the switch in.
How much is it
They can range from $10 to $65 on Amazon depending on the model number you need. There's appliance parts companies that sell for around the same price. Good luck with your project!- Mike
tks mike
Hola necesito tu ayuda
What's the issue that you're having?- Mike
I payed 14:00 for mine
Nice dog