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Top freezer is not freezing but refrigerator is working

Top freezer is not working efficiently. Takes overnight to freeze foods. We vacuumed underneath and defrosted it, but still not freezing

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Please check the fan in the freezer

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 09, 2006

SOURCE: side by side freezer

Check that the freezer circulating fan is running. The frige section may have dampers or vents (lets the freezer air cool the refer section) that are open too much. Usually the bottom area in the frige has a control lever to meter how much cold air gets to that section (lots for meat, little for fruits, etc.). Check the owners manual for operation of those vent dampers.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jan 27, 2008

SOURCE: Food freezing in refrigerator.

I have a side by side GE Refrigerator only about 4 years old, the setting on the Refrigerator is set at 37 degrees but it continues to go to 20 degrees and freezing my vegtables. Help.

PS - i did vacumn the back filter a week ago with no help.

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Ron Buice

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2008

SOURCE: GE Profile Stainless Steel Top Freezer Refrigerator

Check the compressor.
Unplug for 15-20 min. plug it back in and listen for the compressor to start. You will have to be behind the ref to listen and make sure you hear the compressor start and not just a fan running. If you hear a clicking noise then the compressor relay is bad.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2009

SOURCE: Amana BX20RW Refrigerator slightly warm freezer not freezing

Check the thermostat, to make sure that it is working properly. The theremostat is a long wire in the top of the freezer up near the fan. If that is bad it will not let your freezer cool correctly

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 24, 2009

SOURCE: food freezing in refrigerator section of frig.

look under your refridgerator and see if there is alot of dust on the coils. Whenever food starts freezing in my fridge I vacuum the coils and the problem goes away.

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Ah... where is that manual when you need it! Actually, the internet is WONDERFUL for such emergencies! I found a manual on the FixYa site for you in pdf format. It will be easier to find on your computer!
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