GE GSS22 refrig wont get cold, freezer does.

Hi, it's possible you have a defrost problem, to know if you have a defrost problem, you should unplug/disconnect refrigerator, remove your produce, leave doors open, for faster defrost, clean and leave unplug/disconnected for about hour, be cautious you will get excessive water from defrosting. let freezer defrost completely, then plug/connect refrigerator, let it work/run for an hour, if it's o/k, put back your produce, if it work good/ o/k for 3 to 4 days and start doing the same thing, you got a defrost problem, defrost problems are caused when excessive ice build up on your evaporator, two things could cause a defrost problem. (1) excessive moisture/ hot air entering refrigerator, hot days,hot foods, regular opening, to close heat source, range/ oven. in cases like that, cleaning of refrigerator will normally solve that problem. (2) faulty defrost heaters, defrost thermostat , located in back of freezer side, you will have to remove shelves and back panel, to get access to it,also check your defrost timer and speed of fan, but first disconnect refrigerator, clean and try , before changing any parts. it could just be excessive moisture. always remember to disconnect your refrigerator before attempting any repairs, let me know what happened, then i could tell you exactly what's problem. good luck

I have exact same problem.

Also when I manually defrost by shutting the frig off for a day, the unit works fine for a couple of days, then the problem returns. I've been looking at websites and most recommend replacing the defrost thermistor, but the control board and fans are sometimes cited as likely problems.

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I understand there is class action lawsuit against GE concerning this model refrerator. Many customers reporting similar problems.

To contact GE about excess moisture on a GSS22 or GSH22 model refrigerator, call 1-866-839-4480. The serial number is on the left side of the refrigerated section. The specific models listed in the suit are GSH22KGMDWW, GSS22KGMAWW, GSH22KGPAWW, GSS22KGMBWW, GSH22KGPBWW, GSS22KGMCWW, GSH22KGPCWW, GSH22KSMDWW or TFX22ZPDAWW.
And check out http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2005/may/22/ndn_collier_man_files_suit_against_general_electri/