Parts That Fix General Electric Refrigerator PSS26MSWASS Door won’t open or close
Door won’t open or close is a commonly reported symptom for the PSS26MSWASS General Electric Refrigerator, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this.
This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your PSS26MSWASS General Electric Refrigerator that will fix Door won’t open or close.
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This “Dispenser Door Assembly” (Door Recess Assembly, Ice Door Assembly, Dispenser Door, Refrigerator Dispenser Ice Chute Door Kit, Dispenser Door Flap, Ice Chute Door, Flapper) keeps the room air from infiltrating the freezer. Once the lever is pressed, the door flap opens and allows the ice to dispense into your container. If your door flapper is broken, it could allow outside air to enter the freezer and alter the inside temperature. You may notice frost buildup surrounding the dispenser area. The door flap can disconnect from the dispenser lever, or the tabs that hold it in place may break. Frequent use may distort the sealing face and cause air leaks and frost buildup. This part mounts in the ice dispenser, and measures approximately 3.25 inches in diameter. It is constructed of plastic and rubber, and comes in white/black. This part is sold individually.
This door recess spring or dispenser lever spring in your refrigerator is used to return the ice door to the closed position or the dispenser lever to the home position once released. You will find the spring in the water dispenser assembly, behind the main control panel. If the dispenser lever is malfunctioning or the dispenser ice door is not closing, you may need to replace this door recess spring.
The door recess crank for your refrigerator is located inside the water dispenser assembly. To access this part, you will need to take apart the dispenser assembly. To do this, you will need a putty knife and a Phillips screwdriver. If your dispenser door will not close properly, or ice is not dispensing properly, you may have a damaged door recess crank. This part is made of white plastic and is sold individually.
This part is the replacement door closing cam for your refrigerator. It is black in color and is approximately 2 inches by 1 ½ inches in size. The door closing cam raises the door to keep it from touching the refrigerator lining, and helps with the door opening and closing. If your door won’t open or close, or the door assist isn’t working, it could be an indication that you need to replace the door closing cam. You will also want to replace the door closing cam if it is cracked, broken, or missing. This part is sold individually and is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
This part is the replacement door stop for your refrigerator. It is made of black plastic and is approximately 2 inches by 1 ½ inches in size. The door stop attaches to the bottom of the door and prevents it from swinging open and hitting the refrigerator cabinet. If your door opens too far, or opens with little resistance, it could be an indication that you need to replace the door stop. You will also want to replace the door stop if it is cracked, broken, or missing. This part is sold individually and is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
This part is the replacement fresh food lever for your refrigerator. It is also known as the door closer lever, and it is made of black plastic. It is approximately 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. The fresh food lever works with the cam and the spring and helps with the opening and closing of the door. If the lever is damaged and the door assist isn’t working properly, you may need to replace it. You will find the lever at the bottom of the refrigerator, behind the grate. This part is sold individually and is an OEM part.
