GE Refrigerator Main Control Board WR01F00173, Replaces WR01F00171, WR01F00083, WR55X10942

The GE WR01F00173 Main Control Board is the central electronic control module for GE side-by-side and French door refrigerators. It manages the compressor, evaporator fan, condenser fan, defrost cycle, temperature sensors, ice maker, water dispenser, and user interface communication. It replaces WR01F00171, WR01F00083, WR55X10942 and a large number of earlier GE control board part numbers when fitment is confirmed by the refrigerator model number.

Is This the Right Part?

Confirm the complete refrigerator model number before ordering. Similar control boards may use different connector configurations, relay layouts, or firmware. A failed thermistor or wiring fault can mimic a dead control board — test individual components before replacing the board.

Common Symptoms

• Refrigerator not cooling or freezer not freezing
• Compressor not starting, or running continuously without cycling off
• Defrost cycle not running — heavy frost buildup on evaporator coils
• Erratic or inconsistent temperatures in fresh food or freezer section
• Ice maker or water dispenser stopped working despite no mechanical fault
• Error or fault codes on the display panel
• Refrigerator completely unresponsive — no power to controls

Check Before Replacing

• Test fresh food and freezer thermistors — a shorted or open thermistor mimics a dead control board and is a $20–40 fix
• Inspect wiring harness connections at the control board for corrosion, loose pins, or heat damage
• Verify the compressor start relay and overload protector are functioning before condemning the board
• Check the defrost thermostat and thermal fuse if the symptom is frost buildup only — the board may not be the cause

Part Details

Installation Notes

1. Disconnect power before beginning — unplug the refrigerator or shut off the circuit breaker.
2. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall to access the rear control board compartment.
3. Photograph all wire harness connections before disconnecting.
4. Handle the board by its edges — avoid contact with solder points or capacitors.
5. Install the new board, reconnect all harnesses, and ensure all connectors are fully seated.
6. Restore power and allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach stable operating temperature.

Use a qualified technician when diagnosis or installation is outside your experience. Electronic boards are non-returnable once installed — confirm diagnosis before ordering.

Verified Compatible Models

DSS25KGRDBB, DSS25KGRDCC, DSS25KGRDWW, ESF25LGRDBB, ESF25LGRDCC, ESF25LGRDWW, ESS25LSRDSS, GDS22KCWAWW, GDS22KCWBWW, GSF25XGRDBB, GSF25XGRDCC, GSF25XGRDWW, GSH22JFRHWW, GSH25JFRHWW, GSS20IEPKBB, GSS20IEPKWW, GSS22JFPKWW, GSS23VGSABB, GSS23VGSACC, GSS23VGSAWW, GSS25JFPKWW, GSS25MSSESS, GSS25TGPDCC, GSS25TGPDWW, GSS25TSRDSS, GSS25XSRDSS, PCF23MGSABB, PCF23MGSAWW, PCG23SHSBFSS, PCT23SGRDSS, PCT23SHRDSS, PDS22MFSABB, PDS22MFSACC, PDS22MFSAWW, PSC23MGSABB, PSC23MGSACC, PSC23MGSAWW, PSC23NGSABB, PSC23NGSACC, PSC23NGSAWW, PSC23NGSBBB, PSC23NGSBCC, PSC23NGSBWW, PSC23NHSABB, PSC23NHSACC, PSC23NHSAWW, PSC23NHSBBB, PSC23NHSBCC, PSC23NHSBWW, PSC23SGRDSS, PSC23SHRDSS, PSF23NGSABB, PSF23NGSACC, PSF23NGSAWW, PSF26MGSABB, PSF26NGTABB, PSF26NGTACC, PSF26NGTAWW, PSG27NGSBFWW, PSG27SHSBCSS, PSR26LGPDBB, PSR26LGPDWW, PSR26LSRDSS, PSR26MSPDSS, PSR26UHPDBB, PSR26UHPDCC, PSR26UHPDWW, PSR26UHRDSS, PSS23LSSASS, PSS23MGSABB, PSS23MGSACC, PSS23MGSAWW, PSS23MSSASS, PSS23SGSASS, PSS26LGSABB, PSS26LGSACC, PSS26LGSAWW, PSS26LGSBBB, PSS26LGSBCC, PSS26LGSBWW, PSS26LSRESS, PSS26MGSABB, PSS26MGSACC, PSS26MGSAWW, PSS26MGSBBB, PSS26MGSBCC, PSS26MGSBWW, PSS26MSRDSS, PSS26NGSABB, PSS26NGSACC, PSS26NGSAWW, PSS26NGSBBB, PSS26NGSBCC, PSS26NGSBWW, PSS26NGSCBB, PSS26NGSCCC, PSS26NGSCWW, PSS26NHSABB, PSS26NHSACC, PSS26NHSAWW, PSS26NHSBBB, PSS26NHSBCC, PSS26NHSBWW, PSS26NHSCBB, PSS26NHSCCC, PSS26NHSCWW, PSS26SGRDSS, PSS26SGRESS, PSS26SHRDSS, PSS26SHRESS, PSS27NGSBBB, PSS27NGSBCC, PSS27NGSBWW, PSS27SGRDSS, PSS27SGRESS, PSS29NGSABB, PSS29NGSACC, PSS29NGSAWW, PSS29NGSBBB, PSS29NGSBCC, PSS29NGSBWW, PSS29NHSABB, PSS29NHSACC, PSS29NHSAWW, PSS29NHSBBB, PSS29NHSBCC, PSS29NHSBWW, PST26NGPDBB, PST26NGPDCC, PST26NGPDWW, PST26NGPEBB, PST26NGPECC, PST26NGPEWW, PST26SGRDSS, PST26SGRESS, PST26SHRDSS, PST26SHRESS, PST27SGRDSS, PST27SGRESS, PSW26LSRDSS, PSW26MSRDSS, PWT26SGRDSS, PWT26SGRESS, SSL27RGRBBS, SSL27RGRCBS, ZFSB26DRCSS, ZFSB26DRDSS, ZFSB26DRESS

Fitment reminder: Match the complete model number, including suffixes and revision digits, before ordering. Send us your model number if you need confirmation before ordering.