Parts for GTE21GTHBWW — GE Refrigerator

We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the GE Refrigerator GTE21GTHBWW.

Compatibility table

All 10 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WR78X22759G.E. Refrigerator Door Assembly (White)5 models
WR60X22666Refrigerator Condenser Fan6 models
WR13X22762Refrigerator Freezer Door Gasket15 models
WR60X22677Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Assembly19 models
WR72X22729Refrigerator Snack Pane Rail, Right29 models
WR71X22727Refrigerator Crisper Drawer, Right32 models
WR13X22734Refrigerator Door Hinge, Lower35 models
WR13X22745Refrigerator Freezer Door Hinge, Left40 models
WR23X20371Refrigerator Door Switch43 models
WR09X24623Refrigerator Defrost Heater49 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.

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 GTE21GTHBWW: WR78X22759 (G.E. Refrigerator Door Assembly (White)), WR09X24623 (Refrigerator Defrost Heater).

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 GTE21GTHBWW: WR60X22666 (Refrigerator Condenser Fan), WR60X22677 (Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Assembly).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door that won't stay sealed, causing warm spots inside or the compressor running longer than it should.

Check: Close the door on a strip of paper and pull it out; if it slides free with little resistance, the gasket has lost its grip and should be checked against your model's part number.

Parts in this group on GTE21GTHBWW: WR13X22762 (Refrigerator Freezer Door Gasket).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on GTE21GTHBWW: WR72X22729 (Refrigerator Snack Pane Rail, Right), WR71X22727 (Refrigerator Crisper Drawer, Right), WR13X22734 (Refrigerator Door Hinge, Lower), WR13X22745 (Refrigerator Freezer Door Hinge, Left).

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: A door that doesn't latch or stay closed, letting the interior light stay on or warm air get in.

Check: Check that the latch or catch engages fully when the door swings shut, and look for a cracked or worn strike plate or spring mechanism.

Parts in this group on GTE21GTHBWW: WR23X20371 (Refrigerator Door Switch).

Before you buy

Match GTE21GTHBWW 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.

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