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Old GE Freezer part

Sardog | Posted in General Discussion on May 12, 2006 04:53am

Hi all

I always get good answers here, so I thought I’d ask.

I have a 40 year old GE freezer that needs a new defroast timer (which no one has).

Anyone know of a source of old parts, rebuilder, or a web site (forum, etc) to ask help from?

Google didn’t help this time.

Jeff

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    MarineEngineer | May 12, 2006 05:33pm | #1

    don't know if they have 40 yr old parts, but you can try here.

    Marine Engineer

    fair winds and following seas
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    MarkH | May 12, 2006 07:01pm | #2

    http://www3.sears.com/

    I've had great luck with sears parts department.

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    IMERC | May 12, 2006 07:02pm | #3

    have you checked with Johstone supply .. they may a universal replacement..

    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

    WOW!!! What a Ride!

    Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

    1. Sardog | May 13, 2006 01:52am | #4

      No luck from the other sources.

      Do you have an email for Johstone?

      Jeff

       

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        IMERC | May 13, 2006 02:37am | #5

        http://www.johnstonesupply.com

        some others....

        Sid Harvey

        PamecoLife is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

        WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

        Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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    kurt99 | May 13, 2006 02:52am | #6

    A 40 year old self defrosting freezer. You can probably pay for a new freezer with the electricity savings in just a couple of years. Think about whether heroics are worth it for this old relic.

  5. MrBill | May 13, 2006 04:46am | #7

    Jeff,

     Post the model number. I bought the warehouse next to my business and it is full of new  "old" appliance parts from the appliance repair business that used to be there.  If you have a part number for the timer, that would be even better.  

    Bill Koustenis

    Advanced Automotive Machine

    Waldorf Md

    1. Sardog | May 13, 2006 05:12am | #8

      Bill

      I'll post the part number in the morning.

      I don't have it here.

      Thank you

       

      Jeff

       

      1. brownbagg | May 13, 2006 05:15am | #9

        http://www.repairclinic.com

    2. Sardog | May 15, 2006 03:50pm | #10

      Bill

      Sorry for the delay, family stuff.

      The GE part has 2 numbers on it:

      3ART20AB

      WR9X220

      Maybe I'll get lucky.

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        PaulBinCT | May 15, 2006 03:53pm | #11

        http://cgi.ebay.com/GE-Temperature-Control-Switch_W0QQitemZ3829802095QQcategoryZ58169QQcmdZViewItem

         

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          PaulBinCT | May 16, 2006 08:17pm | #12

          Hey Sardog... were you able to get it? Just curious...

          1. Sardog | May 17, 2006 02:12am | #13

            Bill

            Yes!!!!

            I bought it.

            NOW, HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU FIND IT?

            I looked and looked all over.

            Thank you

            Jeff

             

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            PaulBinCT | May 17, 2006 02:40am | #14

            ;)

            Glad it was what you were looking for... Happy Chilling.

          3. Sardog | May 17, 2006 03:52pm | #15

            Paul

            You still didn't tell me how you found it.

            Jeff

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            MarkH | May 17, 2006 04:27pm | #16

            Search title AND description on ebay with the 3dart or whatever partnumber you want to find.  After it's sold you wont find it that way because completed auctions only search the title.

          5. Sardog | May 17, 2006 06:58pm | #17

            I obviously need to improve my search ability.

            Jeff

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            MarkH | May 17, 2006 09:05pm | #18

            Use the advanced search page.  It's easier, but not necessary.

          7. brownbagg | May 17, 2006 09:33pm | #19

            just google the part number, it pick it off ebay

          8. Sardog | May 18, 2006 03:47am | #20

            Hay guys, it never works for me.

            Jeff

             

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