When GE refridgerator comes out of the dedfrost mode, the condenser fan has to be started by hand

Hello,
That condenser fan motor needs to be replaced. You and doing the right thing as far as using a seperate fan to keep compressor cool,buy replacing the fan the compressor will run cooler and click off by being too hot as you have heard/seen.

Find your model number and call your local appliance parts store and see if they have a CONDERSER FAN MOTOR in stock

Gene

its the mainboard in the rear thats bad,it comes from a light bulb burning out a shorted fan motor in the condenser or evaporator area of the unit,another sign of this boards being bad is if the digital readout is dark or not illuminated,before replacing this board,make sure all fan motors are good or you will destroy the new replacement board they replace easily by unplugging a few harness wires 1 screw and pressing in on 3 plastic standoff insulators part # is G.E.WR55X10942 cost $100.00 and up

Check relay and compressor. Remove relauy and shake by hand gently and refix it. Check after click sound compressor starts. Keep your hand over discharge line (Condenser line).If warm, compressor is working. Open fridge door and check, when click sound comes buld gets dim and bright. It means compressor gets strain to start. Call repairman to replace compressor.Thanks.

. Cut everything off for a few minutes then turn it back on and listen for a click from the compressor relay as the compressor tries to start.
Is the compressor motor running.If no check starter/overload relay.
Check to see if the condenser fan at the back underneath near the compressor is running. If no check fan.

Are the condenser coils near there warm or room temp. should be warm


How to check stuff>
http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/refrigerator/refrigerator.php

Check the condenser and condenser fan, if they are dirty this would cause the problem. Be sure the fan is operating. An indication of this is the compressor will be to warm to hold your hand on.
This is just a starting point it could be something else.

Good Luck,
Gilshultz

First of all check and see if the compressor is running and if not is it very hot to the touch. If the compressor is not running but hot then the compressor is either locked up or is cycling on its internal thermal overload. If this is the case then either the condenser fan motor is not running and/or the condenser coil is very dirty. If the condenser coil is dirty you need to blow it out with compressed air(watch out for all the blowing dust). If the compressor has been cycling alot on its internal thermal it will eventually lock up permanently and you will need a new compressor. I hope I was of some assistance to you!

you defrost problem or check condenser fan at the back of refrigerator see if it runs

There could a problem with the condenser fan as well. The cost will depend on what they find. Try calling a shop for an estimate. Mke sure they are authorized and qualified to work on your brand. Any warranty left?

is you condenser fan runnig at all. look in the back ot the unit and if you have a cover plate hten you need to either put your hand close to the opening and feel if there is a draft or if ther is air being blown out that is warm. If not then the condenser fan may be toast.

Hi , the refrigerator having problem with enfeller fan stuck it needed to defrost manually to drain all ice buildup inlet of refridgerator hole after 3 hour try start refrigerator.