Parts for BISW42ELB — GE Refrigerator

We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the GE Refrigerator BISW42ELB.

Compatibility table

All 10 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WR87X0238Refrigerator Compressor14 models
WR23X5155Refrigerator Light Switch17 models
WR62X0026Refrigerator Solenoid22 models
WR57X0092Refrigerator Water Valve22 models
WR17X2055Refrigerator Bracket Auger39 models
WR60X0179Refrigerator Fan Motor232 models
WR02X8265Sckt & Term235 models
WR60X0123Refrigerator Fan Blade293 models
WR86X0086Dryer Assembly749 models
WR17X1065Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Solenoid Collar2,368 models

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Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator)

Symptom: The refrigerator or freezer runs warm, the compressor cycles on and off rapidly, or frost builds up heavily inside.

Check: Listen for the compressor and condenser fan actually running, feel the condenser coils for heat, and check the evaporator coil for an ice layer that blocks airflow.

Parts in this group on BISW42ELB: WR87X0238 (Refrigerator Compressor).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on BISW42ELB: WR23X5155 (Refrigerator Light Switch).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on BISW42ELB: WR62X0026 (Refrigerator Solenoid), WR57X0092 (Refrigerator Water Valve), WR60X0179 (Refrigerator Fan Motor), WR02X8265 (Sckt & Term), WR60X0123 (Refrigerator Fan Blade), WR86X0086 (Dryer Assembly).

Ice maker and dispenser system

Symptom: No ice production, a jammed dispenser chute, or water leaking into the ice bin.

Check: Confirm water is actually reaching the icemaker (check the inlet valve and fill tube for a freeze-up), and check that the auger or dispenser motor turns freely without binding.

Parts in this group on BISW42ELB: WR17X2055 (Refrigerator Bracket Auger), WR17X1065 (Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Solenoid Collar).

Before you buy

Match BISW42ELB exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most refrigerators, the model and serial plate sits inside on a side wall or behind the bottom grille. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring GE Refrigerator models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.