I have a GE Side by Side 6 years old. Fan seems to be running in Freezer and and also the fan outside the fridge in the lower back is also running. The compressor feels hot. The freezer is cooling to around 36 degrees F. and the fridge side is around 60 degrees. The ice-maker is not working. Any solutions greatly appreciated.
I unplugged the fridge for 24 hours and let it rest. There was a frost build up inside on the back of the freezer. Also there was water under the fridge after the 24 hours. I soaked up the water and let the fridge sit with doors open for another 6 hours. I plugged it in again and now the freezer is working and very cold and the fridge is around 40 degrees. I also vacuumed in and around coils on the bottom of the fridge. I am hoping the problem is fixed but I think it is still too soon to tell if it will continue to stay cold.I unplugged the fridge for 24 hours and let it rest. There was a frost build up inside on the back of the freezer. Also there was water under the fridge after the 24 hours. I soaked up the water and let the fridge sit with doors open for another 6 hours. I plugged it in again and now the freezer is working and very cold and the fridge is around 40 degrees. I also vacuumed in and around coils on the bottom of the fridge. I am hoping the problem is fixed but I think it is still too soon to tell if it will continue to stay cold.
GE side by side(w ice maker)fridge side 70 F ,frezer side colder (w frosting on the back of frezer) and fan running non stop(already cleaned under/back)
thanks for your help AntonGE side by side(w ice maker)fridge side 70 F ,frezer side colder (w frosting on the back of frezer) and fan running non stop(already cleaned under/back)
thanks for your help Anton
side by side---non freezer side is not cooling. Freszer side not overly cold but is OK. What do I do.side by side---non freezer side is not cooling. Freszer side not overly cold but is OK. What do I do.
freezer around 25 degrees, ff in the forties. hum sounds like defrost cycle is running. cover on main board is warm. unplugged overnight with same results when plugged in in the morning.freezer around 25 degrees, ff in the forties. hum sounds like defrost cycle is running. cover on main board is warm. unplugged overnight with same results when plugged in in the morning.
My side by side freezer has completely stopped. There is ice that has formed down the back and the temp on refrig side is slowly getting warmer. I called GE customer service and got NO HELP with basic "trouble shooting" questions. This is a model #ZFSB26D SS that I purchased Jan '07.My side by side freezer has completely stopped. There is ice that has formed down the back and the temp on refrig side is slowly getting warmer. I called GE customer service and got NO HELP with basic "trouble shooting" questions. This is a model #ZFSB26D SS that I purchased Jan '07.
I have a Gss22jml 22 Side by side GE Frig. Freezer items were thawing Frig side warm . Found that coils in freezer were totally blocked by ice. Thawed it And now it's working good but i noticed that the defrost heater Element is fried.so i replaced it and the thermostat,even with the new components installed the ice is building up again i don't think the new heater is working....Help would be appreciated..Bob ,Fla.
I have a Gss22jml 22 Side by side GE Frig. Freezer items were thawing Frig side warm . Found that coils in freezer were totally blocked by ice. Thawed it And now it's working good but i noticed that the defrost heater Element is fried.so i replaced it and the thermostat,even with the new components installed the ice is building up again i don't think the new heater is working....Help would be appreciated..Bob ,Fla.
AnonymousMar 14, 2014
runs great, then compressor/fan stop running and stays Off until I Whack it. Then they come back on and work great, until it stops again, whereupon another Whack will get things going again.runs great, then compressor/fan stop running and stays Off until I Whack it. Then they come back on and work great, until it stops again, whereupon another Whack will get things going again.
AnonymousMar 14, 2014
runs great, then compressor/fan stop running and stay Off until I Whack it. then they comes back on and work great, until it stops again. another Whack gets things going again.runs great, then compressor/fan stop running and stay Off until I Whack it. then they comes back on and work great, until it stops again. another Whack gets things going again.
AnonymousMar 21, 2014
motor seems to runmotor seems to run
AnonymousMar 25, 2014
the fridge will not get colder than 50 degrees and the freezer stays at around 20 degreesthe fridge will not get colder than 50 degrees and the freezer stays at around 20 degrees
AnonymousMar 30, 2014
I have a Bottom Freezer GE Refrigerator Model GDE18ZBRABB that where the top is not cooling and the bottom freezer is still cool but questionalbe in terms of cooling. This freezer has an ice maker that I installed.
It is about 7 years old. I have taken off the back cover and checked the heat exchanger, vacuumed it and confirmed that the fan is working and the compressor seemd to be running.
The setting were normall set to 6 and 6 for fridge and freezer and it has operated properly for a number of years.
It is in a cottage that is visited every two weeks and the temperature in the cottage is maitained between 60 and 70 degree F.
I checked the power and reset the circiut breaker. The lights in the fridge are working properly and plugging a vacuum to the dedidacated circuit confirmed it was working properly.
The manual troubleshooting guide did not offer any solutions that would fix the problem.
Am prepared to call a service person but thought to try this route first.
There is probably a circuit board and sensors that I was not yet able to locateI have a Bottom Freezer GE Refrigerator Model GDE18ZBRABB that where the top is not cooling and the bottom freezer is still cool but questionalbe in terms of cooling. This freezer has an ice maker that I installed.
It is about 7 years old. I have taken off the back cover and checked the heat exchanger, vacuumed it and confirmed that the fan is working and the compressor seemd to be running.
The setting were normall set to 6 and 6 for fridge and freezer and it has operated properly for a number of years.
It is in a cottage that is visited every two weeks and the temperature in the cottage is maitained between 60 and 70 degree F.
I checked the power and reset the circiut breaker. The lights in the fridge are working properly and plugging a vacuum to the dedidacated circuit confirmed it was working properly.
The manual troubleshooting guide did not offer any solutions that would fix the problem.
Am prepared to call a service person but thought to try this route first.
There is probably a circuit board and sensors that I was not yet able to locate
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Sounds like your Defrost heater is burned up. It is located in the back of the freezer compartment behind the lower cover. Look at the base of the condensor. Two screws hold the heater and two wire connectors. The heater is in a glass tube. Measure continuity from one end to the other, you should see a few ohms. if it is open, your heater is definitely burned. I got a good deal on a replacement heater on Ebay. I think it was $17 including shipping. The heater being bad will cause major frost buildup in the back of the freezer and stop the Ice maker from working and damage food. Be sure to thorougly dry the freezer compartment prior to putting it back in operation. If too much moisture is present, the new heater will evaporate the moisture into the Ice dispensoer motor and solenoid that swtiches from crushed to solid ice. Hope this helps.
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Check the condenser is not blocked with fluff, it is situated iether behind the lower front trim panel or in the back near the compressor depending on the exact model also ckeck the fan near the compressor in running freeley.
i cleaned out the fluff from the compressor and claned off the coils it is cooler should i give it more time?i cleaned out the fluff from the compressor and claned off the coils it is cooler should i give it more time?
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if you go here you can see the damper,fan assy. that's in the top of your machine in the fresh food side http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Damper/WR49X10091/1055112 this is a damper with another fan in it,when the t-stat calls for cold air the damper door opens to let the cold air in from the freezer and the fan in it blows the cold air around inside the fridge,if the freezer is fine and the fridge side is warm most likely this is your problem,part number WR49X10091 and it's around 130 dollars.unplug the machine,remove the light cover on the ceiling,remove the 1/4 inch screws and drop the light assy.remove thhe filter cover on the right side so you can remove the damper assy.pop off the cover on the piece that runs up the back center,remove the screws to the damper,read the instructions and put it back together again.should take you around 45 to 60 minutes.hope this helps and good luck.
once ice forms on the freezer coils there is no air flow. I had the same thing. I suspect your defrost cycle is compromised. Could be the bimetal switch, defrost timer or defrost heater element.
If, the fresh food section is 34- 38 degrees, then the freezer should be cold enough to keep ice cream solid. All of the cooling capability comes from the freezer section. I, personally, would not waste time or money on a ten year old box. Ten years ago it cost $1000, so, the outlay is $100 per year. Dump the old refrigerator and get a new one.
your defrost timer is bad. this device is dual purpose, it is a small heater/solenoid that calls for the compressor to turn off so the lines can defrost (usually does it once every 48 hours or so). it looks like a round button clipped to the coil lines in the freezer behind the plastic paneling where the cold air comes out. you need to replace that part, which is actually very inexpensive compared to a new fridge. it will unclip from the coil line and the two or three wires will either disconnect or you may have to cut them and splice on the new ones from the new defrost timer. either way it is a job that will take anyone with basic hand tools less than an hour to do.
please check the condenser fan motor. it is probably not running or the condenser is very dirty.
remove the rear cover and it will show you the compressor and the condenser fan. if the fan is not running, try to rotate it manually and feel if it is sticking .
if it is, it may just need the old wd 40 lubricant.
The
compressor is a football-sized case with no apparent moving parts. It's
on the outside of the refrigerator at the back near the bottom. If it
is humming or making a continuous noise and your refrigerator is still
not cooling, there may be a more serious problem with one or more of
several different components, we recommend contacting a qualified
appliance repair technician for further help.
If the compressor is not running but you do have power to the refrigerator, there may be a problem with one or more of these:
Sounds like the freezer fan is rubbing some wires or possible some foam insulation around the fan. I would look into the freezer compartment fan and go from there. The fan Will Shut off when you open the doors. Let me know how you make out and if you need anymore help.
check freezer for frost build up and if fan blowing, check condenser make sure clean, and fan blowing,
check vents in refrig. make sure no blockage,
controls should be in the middle setting,
I unplugged the fridge for 24 hours and let it rest. There was a frost build up inside on the back of the freezer. Also there was water under the fridge after the 24 hours. I soaked up the water and let the fridge sit with doors open for another 6 hours. I plugged it in again and now the freezer is working and very cold and the fridge is around 40 degrees. I also vacuumed in and around coils on the bottom of the fridge. I am hoping the problem is fixed but I think it is still too soon to tell if it will continue to stay cold.
GE side by side(w ice maker)fridge side 70 F ,frezer side colder (w frosting on the back of frezer) and fan running non stop(already cleaned under/back)
thanks for your help Anton
side by side---non freezer side is not cooling. Freszer side not overly cold but is OK. What do I do.
GE refrigerator freezer has ice in the back
and the fridge is not cold enough
freezer around 25 degrees, ff in the forties. hum sounds like defrost cycle is running. cover on main board is warm. unplugged overnight with same results when plugged in in the morning.
My side by side freezer has completely stopped. There is ice that has formed down the back and the temp on refrig side is slowly getting warmer. I called GE customer service and got NO HELP with basic "trouble shooting" questions. This is a model #ZFSB26D SS that I purchased Jan '07.
I have a Gss22jml 22 Side by side GE Frig. Freezer items were thawing
Frig side warm . Found that coils in freezer were totally blocked by ice.
Thawed it And now it's working good but i noticed that the defrost heater
Element is fried.so i replaced it and the thermostat,even with the new components installed the ice is building up again i don't think the new heater
is working....Help would be appreciated..Bob ,Fla.
runs great, then compressor/fan stop running and stays Off until I Whack it. Then they come back on and work great, until it stops again, whereupon another Whack will get things going again.
runs great, then compressor/fan stop running and stay Off until I Whack it. then they comes back on and work great, until it stops again. another Whack gets things going again.
motor seems to run
the fridge will not get colder than 50 degrees and the freezer stays at around 20 degrees
I have a Bottom Freezer GE Refrigerator Model GDE18ZBRABB that where the top is not cooling and the bottom freezer is still cool but questionalbe in terms of cooling. This freezer has an ice maker that I installed.
It is about 7 years old. I have taken off the back cover and checked the heat exchanger, vacuumed it and confirmed that the fan is working and the compressor seemd to be running.
The setting were normall set to 6 and 6 for fridge and freezer and it has operated properly for a number of years.
It is in a cottage that is visited every two weeks and the temperature in the cottage is maitained between 60 and 70 degree F.
I checked the power and reset the circiut breaker. The lights in the fridge are working properly and plugging a vacuum to the dedidacated circuit confirmed it was working properly.
The manual troubleshooting guide did not offer any solutions that would fix the problem.
Am prepared to call a service person but thought to try this route first.
There is probably a circuit board and sensors that I was not yet able to locate
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