GE Samsung Fridge Repair! No Lights No Power No Worky!

We went out of town for a week and returned to a Non Working Fridge. While we were out of town I learned that our area had received many power surges from some Big Storms. This is what I found out!
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[@nova_prospekt138]

So my Samsung just went out and I looked up what to do on KZbin and I found this video. Pretty informative video and I'm glad it all worked out. But after I watched this I took off the back panel and unplugged and sprayed air in a can into all plugs and ends and plugged it all back in and it worked. I probably just reset something somehow, but it makes me wonder how much money these technicians make when all you have to do is stuff like that sometimes

[@AveRage_Joe]

I Love when that happens!!! Glad to hear it all worked out! Yeah I always wonder that as well with the techs🤷‍♂️

[@CommonSenseTipsAndTricks]

Great job man! I love it when someone takes control of the issue and prevails! You played a good hunch and won a big payoff! I hope you called the tech and told him! I have videos that help homeowners take charge of their house with painting, drywall and such! Once again, bravo!!!

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks! Yeah I really didnt want to buy another fridge lol. Ill try to at least fix something first!!! Cool Ill check out your channel!!!

[@brookerobertson2951]

Good job buddy... Your wife is a lucky women. Guys that knows how to fix stuff are getting thin in the ground. And your helping save the environment to because stuff that you can fix don't end up in the trash when it's can be fixed and has years of life still in it.. 😁 and your fridge still looks new and so clean inside... Makes me think that I need to give my one a good clean.. 🙄

[@AveRage_Joe]

LOL THANKS!!!! I try to fix or repair just about everything I can(even "fix" things that are not broken 😉) Yeah it saves money and keeps purrfectly good items from going to the dump! Ya our fridge needed to be cleaned out BAD lol!😆👍

[@alexandergilbert1545]

Maybe GIRLS could try and learn as well how to fix 'stuff'

[@JESUSDIEDFORYOU]

Thank you. I opened up the main board bunch of roaches, sprayed bug spray, wiped and came back on. Thanks for your knowledge

[@AveRage_Joe]

Whoa! Glad it came back on.😲

[@JESUSDIEDFORYOU]

@@AveRage_Joe Thanks 🦄👍👍👍

[@joelolivasrubio3198]

Damn. Same problem with a samsung model. Exact same look everywhere. Power outage problems. Thanks bro. Your professionalism is nice. 😎

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks man! Turned out to be an easy fix!👍

[@officerkrupke4966]

At any of the big box stores there is a product called Contact Cleaner. It is in a spray can and it leaves no residue and dries quickly and cools down whatever it comes in contact with. It is used to clean electrical parts. Make sure it says that it leaves no residue. I have sprayed this on electronics and miraculously brought them back to life. If I suspected the main board, I would have removed it and cleaned both sides with this, than reinstalled. Product costs less than ten bucks, and always comes in handy.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks for the Tip!!🤘

[@roxanavalenzuela5981]

do you have a link where you purchase it

[@station240]

Yeah I got a GE fridge like that for free to fix, needed a new power cord, and some other small wiring fix. Was a mess inside as whoever cleared it out didn't clean it. Shame I didn't get to keep the fridge, but it went to someone that needed it.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Nice!!! All in all its not a bad fridge. It doesnt pull much power when on maybe 125watts! You fix it for a buddy!

[@GapRecordingsNamibia]

And Average dusts off another one! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! Well done Joe!

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Man BOOOOOM!💥😆👍

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

That DIY fix, definitely saved a ton of money.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Glad to hear it!!🤘

[@phillipsong5629]

THANKS,THANKS,THANKS Buddy..Your video is really helped me.I just fixed my refrigerator by your video. I just spent $52 for motherboard which I ordered to ebay.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Awesome!!!!! Glad it helped!!!

[@kennethgunderson9520]

Good video. The bloopers were a nice extra touch, too 👌

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

I’m so glad I found your video, I have an Electrolux, also made by Frigidaire and all the components look the same, except for the main board which is under the frig. Same things happening, which is nothing, it started with ice freezing over and while I was defrosting it, I think water ran out the bottom of frig onto the main board that’s under the frig and probably shorted it out. I didn’t see anything damaged, but I have not checked the top of frig, which I will see if anything changes, if not guess I will be buying a main board.

[@bozorgmehr2005]

Thank you man, just replaced the main board, and it started working.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Nice! Glad to hear it!

[@scottlavoie5405]

I believe I have the same fridge, and the same exact thing just happened to mine.

[@zeruiahdennis8192]

I would just like to say Thank you bc this exact scenario happened to me! I didn't have to order any parts (Thank God) but this video help me find what I was looking for and the tips!! 👍🏽🤝🏼

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thats Awesome!!! Thanks for watching! Glad to hear your good to go! 😄🤘

[@Chattahoochee_Chief]

Don't listen to this guy he isn't a professional don't listen to these guys that buy a million parts. He literally just was cheap and didn't want to pay for professional quality work.

[@neilspringer5530]

I love your video it gives me hope when something in the house breaks I have been able to fix it on my own. Thanks to youtube and videos just like yours I have saved tons of money.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Man!!!!

[@priscillageter1932]

GREAT JOB!!! I'm trying to fix a t.v. now but I have fixed my dryer & microwave..proud of myself. this is a good video. THANKS.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks for Watching! I always try to at least fix something before getting a new one, what ever it is!!!👍

[@LeslieIsgrigg]

Like I said it was a fancy fridge! A nice clean video thanks

[@AveRage_Joe]

LOL I didnt think it was to fancy! 😆

[@Markle2k]

Pink bubble wrap is usually said to be anti-stat coated. I've never tested it, so it would be cool if you did a continuity test to see if it is conductive.

[@Markle2k]

It'd also be a cool cross-over if you sent the failed board to Big Clive for a tear down test. 😛 But of course he's in Glasgow for the military tattoo at this time of year. Plus, it would cost about $20 to send it to him.

[@AveRage_Joe]

OH, never heard that! I have to see what the meter does to it!

[@AveRage_Joe]

That would be kinda cool!😆

[@cesardeluna4560]

Thanks brother 👍

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks for watching!💥🤘

[@morgoth731]

The main control board, interesting.

[@Lauren-ci6uv]

Thank God for Trusty Rusty, in peace times, it does a great job of holding all the beer we could drink, in war times, it holds government cheese. LOL! jk, but seriously, we'll have to pour one out for my grandparents in gratitude for the wonderful fridge that hath been bestowed upon us! Also, perhaps show ol' Trusty Rusty some love by replacing the rubber gasket thingy's and a nice plasti-dip coating.....????? I think she deserves it. Great Job on the repair of our fridge, I appreciate you and everything you do! I'll be sure to make you a real nice ham sandwich in celebration!!!

[@AveRage_Joe]

Good Ol Trusty Rusty!!! At least we could squeeze in a few things lol. Yeah rusty needs some attention for sure! When you gonna paint that sucker?😉 Thanks Love, That Ham Samich was GREAT!!!😆

[@venonat80]

I have a GE frig too. Unplugged for cleaning, I plugged it back in and didn’t work. Lights on but nothing else. I fixed it by unplugging the main board and replugged the board and everything worked after a couple of hours.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Nice! Glad it turned back on and all is good!

[@allaboutaudioforallyouraud9966]

Great job my man!!! I'll chk my main as well. Thx dude!👍

[@vlive1141]

Exact same scenario but on a sub zero. Sorry if this question was answered in comments already but do you think you even needed to replace that front control panel? I’m thinking no, in my case that part costs much more than $29. And my search for a new control board is proving difficult because there seems to be tons of different part numbers for the board from every little revision to it over the last 12 years compounded by it looking like there were several makers of the boards so determining compatibility is Difficult to say the least and I can’t help but get frustrated looking at this pristine control board I have now and knowing it’s probably just one failed component I could easily replace if I just knew which it was - I would imagine that there is a certain component that is likely the culprit when you know your board failed following. A power surge and so that’s my latest hunt im on. Finding your video did renew my faith that I am on the right path so I really appreciate it!

[@gb3484]

Thanks for the help...!

[@AveRage_Joe]

🤘😃

[@anthonykaruri]

BOOM ~ Joe is back

[@AveRage_Joe]

BOOOOOOM!!!!!💥💥💥💥💥😆👍

[@dhagan111]

Thank you for posting.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks for watching!

[@JasonWierakaJDub]

DIY rocks. Great job!

[@AveRage_Joe]

I cant stop DIY-ING!!!!!!!!! Thanks Man!!!👍

[@ehhddee]

Thank you very much, that was extremely helpful.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Your welcome! Glad it was some help!

[@boongyify]

Thanks

[@stephenmcnulty7096]

That's a great setup with the front window! You can give out your Halloween candy from there!

[@AveRage_Joe]

Yeah easy access for all kinds of stuff. To bad we dont get many trick or treaters down here. Have had a total of maybe 10 since we moved in lol!

[@andygeorgiou2846]

Amazing Sir. You are a star thank you 🙏

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was some help!

[@CarlosCamargo24]

Awesome. Thank you! Great video.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks for watching!😆

[@fateh1988uk]

Thanks for the video

[@coobay4786]

Did you check the the fuses on the boards? Sometimes they look like there good but are not. A simple bypass will check that.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Yeah I checked with a dnm!👍

[@michaelleatherwood610]

Did one similar at one of my rent houses last month.

[@AveRage_Joe]

It sure beats buying a new fridge!!!!👍👍👍

[@chrishooper9362]

Just my lights in the fridge part went out and blew. I have replaced bulbs but no light. Everything else works perfectly

[@MarisolMartinez-su4rh]

Ours is the same. I came here trying to find an answer.

[@noeljurado7918]

Great video. Really helped out alot.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Awesome, glad it helped!🤛

[@gilgingras5599]

Boom Chugga Lugga .... great video

[@AveRage_Joe]

BOOOOOM!💥😆

[@GarryL277]

Nice one Joe

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Man!!!

[@BoHolbo]

Hey A. Joe. Thanks for the video! (Nice to see you putting up a video with a different topic from the usual every once in a while) What is that thing in the top right corner on the inside of the fridge? Also: Are you a fellow veteran? I served in the Danish National Guard from MOB PRICE in 2008 until my knee and shoulder got shot to pieces on a foot patrol. Cheers from Denmark 🍺

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Bo! Yeah I try to throw in a few different videos from time to time! That in the top right corner is for a filter if you use the ice maker. We have it capped off since I havent put in the waterline for it lol. Maybe one day😆 Yup, I served 6yrs in the AF. Kinda jacked up my back and got out. No war time or anything, just a hard worker fixing jets and stuff. Was a great time for sure!!! Cheers 🍺🍺🍺

[@johnsonvang7169]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@AveRage_Joe]

You are welcome!!!🖒

[@lloydprunier4415]

Watching you push the fridge back in place made me think of the Everybody Loves Raymond episode when they bought the new range! Think the repair people make a little profit somewhere! I know they all have to make a living, but gouge comes to mind?

[@AveRage_Joe]

Lol I dont remember that ep. I use to watch that show. Yeah I get that the company needs to make a profit ect. Im just cheap. I really didnt want to call them in the first place but did cause I thought they had a more indepth inspection of the boards. I did a lot more in my inspection lol.

[@GadgetReviewVideos]

Man, u just sold my house and I should have kept the fridge-washer-dryer. I forgot about his many friends have had “main board” issues with these appliances and the ridiculous repair costs. My very old top style washer and dryer always worked, I think I fixed the dryer twice with a $6 part each time. If it was a surge I would check the relays, one may be welded shut from an arc. If you fix the old board with a cheap relay then you can sell it or have a spare for next time. Yes, you will probably have a next time. Now I have to find a new house that didn’t go to fancy on the appliances that will just work like I had in my house that just went into contract. Errrr.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Yeah its crazy what some of these parts can cost! I still have the old washer and dryer as well and have also replaced a few $6 parts and they continue to work. On the washer it was a coupling from motor to agitator and dryer was a thermal switch and a bearing on the motor. I did replace the motor but it was super cheap. I did ohm out the relays for that reason but didnt find anything stuck closed but one could be stuck open I guess!

[@commonsense7886]

Hey

[@gsbstanley]

Great job... Great Video....

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Man!👍

[@Ponpursat]

thank you for sharing.

[@AveRage_Joe]

You betcha!

[@angelomagnaye9866]

Hello thanks for this video as I had this just happened to me. You're right not much info on the web. One question, did you test the control board for power? Looks like the ice maker is on but nothing else. I just want to make sure I cover all basis before I purchase a new board. Thanks for your time.

[@MikesDIYTeslaPowerwall]

happy Fridge happy wife

[@AveRage_Joe]

So TRUUUU!😜👍

[@tbbw]

Someone is getting a good time tonight... BOOM!

[@CerebralDad]

nice work!

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Man!!!👍👍👍

[@darkmatter2632]

Looks like we can add ‘Maytag repairman’ to your Repertoire

[@AveRage_Joe]

BOOOOOOM💥😉😆

[@lasaventurasderomi9462]

My bottom part works perfect but the top not working no power can u help please thanks

[@carmac1652]

I have a Samsung fridge . compressor works Light's work but not cold .shows 88 88 on the door panel .?

[@kwoods3379]

Too bad you didn’t have the ups hooked up to the fridge 😕 hope everything else is fine!

[@AveRage_Joe]

OMG I know right! Not more then 6 hours into our trip is when the Surges started!

[@DiyintheGhetto]

Joe you got it to work nice man. i was waiting for the sparks to fly out damn next time. At least your cheese will be good BOOM 💥💥💥 :)

[@AveRage_Joe]

Thanks Man! Yeah no sparks or BOOOMS so that a good thing! And YES saved the cheeeeeese!😆💥

[@kalliawalker3175]

My light is out in my refrigerator it's like a panel you unplugging then you plug it back up it's not above it's just a long panel and it doesn't shine anymore where can I order one

[@njfulwider5]

Average Joe Can just about fix anything!!!Great Video!!!

[@AveRage_Joe]

LOL most of the time!!!😜😆

[@m6h24]

I have a GE fridge, bought brand new. The freezer light works intermittently it works one day and the next day it doesn’t . 2 tech visits and a new switch and led later, it still the same. What could be the problem? Could the motherboard be bad too? The freezer and refrigerator cools my food fine its just the freezer light that is bad, I think I got a lemon refrigerator.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Does seem kinda weird!

[@toochi84]

Fix it right meow

[@AveRage_Joe]

😸💥

[@wearemilesfromnowhere4630]

Amazing what can be done with a hammer!

[@AveRage_Joe]

And a strap! An AF buddy of mine back when we were in Okinawa in 2004ish hit a tree (kinda t-boned the tree lol) with his skyline and smashed it all to hell. Undrivable from a bent frame, fender and door. Few days later we had it back and driving from a big ass hammer and a cargo strap LOL. Good times over there!!!😆💥⚒🔨

[@phizicks]

$650+91... = new fridge.. lol

[@AveRage_Joe]

Yeah purty Much!!!😆

[@thunderdomeassociation]

Did you take the new top board back off when replacing the main board in the bottom? Just curious?

[@AveRage_Joe]

Think I put my original back in with the intention of sending it back back but never did lol.

[@jonb4371]

On my samsung it keeps turning off and on and its not cooling anymore.

[@keithcress1335]

I kept thinking "PC LOAD LETTER" (Office Space)

[@AveRage_Joe]

LOL Classic!!!

[@jmichelle1974]

How did you reset yours? I have almost the exact same fridge, mine also went out when the power went out, I bought a new main board from GE but it’s still not working. 😩

[@AveRage_Joe]

I held down some buttons until it changed but not sure if that actually did anything since my board was bad.

[@jmichelle1974]

@@AveRage_Joe Thanks. I ended up sending back the main circuit board and getting a power board being that I wasn't getting any power at all. Turns out that's all I needed. Easy peezy!

[@user-ff5yk2di8z]

@@jmichelle1974 where is the power board? and what is the difference to the circuit board?

[@estebanjuarez8707]

Were u find those parts mine just went out like urs

[@AveRage_Joe]

I found them on ebay!

[@steve64464]

Fridge designs are so over complicated these days , I guess you could repair the old board now or keep it for parts.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Yeah they seem to be with all the circuit boards nowa days. Ill keep the other boards around for sure!

[@sirenfan97]

Its a GE branded Samsung. Thats the problem

[@AveRage_Joe]

🤣

[@salehmohamed8319]

Hi where can i order the main board?

[@AveRage_Joe]

I found mine on ebay!

[@salehmohamed8319]

@@AveRage_Joe thank you i going to check on ebay.

[@4priusnt]

Danger will Robinson danger....... Why main board why

[@AveRage_Joe]

LOLZ😆😆

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

I am fucking trying to hate ya video's... and I just cant, its very easy with others on utube to easily hate thou..... lol, BTW BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

[@AveRage_Joe]

I put at the end you can hate the video if you want to😉😜 Thanks Man!!!! I really appreciate the Great Comment! BOOOOOOOOM💥💥💥💥💥💥😆👍

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