Question about GE Profile 26.6 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser TFX27PRBWW
I tried a suggestion from this forum of seeing if the auger moves freely when turned from the back of the ice bin (it does.) Then I checked to see if the motor was getting voltage when I pressed the door dispenser (holding the door closed button in) This revealed the problem, but I don't know how to proceed. Is there a fuse or something I can check? Frig in 6 weeks out of its one year warranty!!! Thanks.
The next step would be to use an "Ohm-meter" to check the switch on the door that is supposed to activate the auger circuit. If the switch is good, then you need to check the wires leading up to the switch for available voltage. (Keeping in mind that you may not get voltage on that line unless the "door closed" switch is closed.) If you have good voltage there, then you need to check the wires leading to the auger motor to see if the voltage gets to the motor. If the connection is good, and you get voltage to the motor, then the motor is faulty.
Posted on Aug 04, 2007
Below is a link to a webpage that has exploded views of the part drawings of your model of fridge.
(Well, I _think_ it's your model. I'm not sure because the model numer on this webpage has one extra letter in it, as opposed to the category you listed this question under. I might be able to answer your question better if you reply with the exact model number of your fridge.)
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partse...
In any case, to answer your question regarding the door switch:
First, if it makes the light go on and off, the switch works.
But - in case your freezer doesn't have a light function (and I don't see one in the part drawings), I included a description of removing and checking the door switch below.
Safety First: - Unplug your fridge! The wires on this switch have an active electric current and can shock you!
I believe this type of door switch simply pushes into the hole it sits in. To remove it, you should be able to (carefully) pry it loose from the hole using a kitchen knife and then pull it out.
(Note: be VERY careful to not let the wires fall back inside the body of the fridge, because then they are very difficult to fish back out of the hole. Usually I wrap a piece of tape around these wires and stick it down to the body of the fridge while doing something like this.)
You can now remove the wires from the switch and test the switch function by holding the ohmmeter probes on the contacts and actuating the switch to see if it has continuity. (The wires have to be removed from the switch to do this.)
You re-install the switch by putting the wires back on the switch contacts and pressing it back into the hole, making sure it's turned the correct direction.
Hope that helps! ;)
×
Oct 01, 2015 | Frigidaire Refrigerators
Jul 20, 2014 | GE Refrigerators
Check the ice storage container. The
ice dispenser will not dispense ice until the first supply ice has dropped into
the ice storage container.Remove excess ice from the back of the
ice container. Make sure ice cubes are not jammed between the ice maker and the
back of the ice container.
---------------------
The
auger won't engage or turn
to dispense ice.Remove the ice bucket and with a hair dryer warm up
the inside where the fork is that turns the auger in the bucket and try it and
if this does not help then you will have to replace the auger motor ,, chances
are the motor is just froze up .--------
If there is nothing jammed then try this./Remove the ice bin out.And then clean the ice bin.
Rotate the auger with your hand.If its hard then there is problem with auger motor.If the auger is not rotating fine then its faulty auger motor or the auger motor is frozen,if you notice ice getting collected there.
---------------
Take a hair dryer and blow hot air on the auger motor for few minutes.Take care you dont blow hot air continuously.
But if that is not helping then disconnect auger motor connecting wire wait for 2 minutes clean the connector and reconnect the connector back and see.If that is not helping at all.Then,replace the auger motor.
To see how auger motor looks.Please click the link below:---
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details_lgimg.aspx?part_id=3965455&image=0
--------------
You can get required
parts from sears part direct online site or from repairclinic.com site.
--------
This will help. Thanks.
Helpmech.
Feb 21, 2011 | Frigidaire FRS26H5AS Side by Side...
Mar 24, 2010 | GE Profile 26.6 cu. ft. Side-by-Side...
Jan 22, 2010 | GE (PSS26MSRSS) Side by Side Refrigerator
Aug 22, 2009 | Maytag Refrigerators
Mar 23, 2009 | KitchenAid Superba KSRS27CN Side by Side...
Sep 12, 2007 | KitchenAid Architect ® Series II KSRX25FT
Aug 10, 2007 | Frigidaire FSC23F7D Side by Side...
Jul 23, 2006 | GE Profile 26.6 cu. ft. Side-by-Side...
103 views
Usually answered in minutes!
I'm wondering how to find out where to test the switch in the door. I have an ohm-meter, but would I have to remove a part to be able to access the test point? If so, I might have to hire a service person because I'm not that handy! I also looked for an exploded view of the parts of refrigerator in the manual, but it doesn't have that. Maybe online? Thanks so much! Paula
water does not reach ice maker...no ice is being made. water is arriving to frig.
×