GE Profile PGSS5NFXA SS Refrigerator Freezer; the frig warms up?

Unplug you're fridge This refrigerator using glass tubes heaters make sure u check them out first using voltage meter set you're meter to oms setting and see if there is any reading unplug refrigerator first

Did you change the thermostat or the thermistor? Thermistor is probably your problem.

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This could be any one of 3 problems on this french door GE refrigerator. So lets trouble shoot.

First let me say the most common problem (95% of the time) on this model refrigerator and other GE models like this one is caused by the main control board pt # WR55X10956. I'll leave a link below where you can purchase parts.

1st, (unplug unit) , pull the freezer door out and look on the back wall. (all cold air in fridge comes from the freezer behind the back wall.) Is there a snowy frosty ice build up on the back wall? If so, you have a defrost problem. In this case, remove the freezer drawers, take all food out and remove the back wall (usually 1/4 inch nut driver needed). Also look where the evaporator fan is (vents in middle-top) and you'll see a picture of flat-head screw driver. You'll need to insert screwdriver where it tells you to and pry off vent. Once you have back wall off you'll need to defrost any ice you see. After that you will notice a glass heating element at bottom with one wire connected on both sides. unplug those wires and test element for continuity. Around 0 is good. If you don't have continuity then the heating element is bad. pt# WR51X10094 Link to parts site below. Next, test the thermostat, round-cylinder thing, width of a quarter attached to the evaporator coils (usually at top right and has two wires connected to it, one yellow, one orange). You test this just like the heating element. No continuity means it's bad. pt# WR50X10069. If both test good (and most of the time they do) then you'll need to replace the control board listed above.

Here is link where you can purchase parts listed above. They have good shipping and good return policy.
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I had this happen with my fridge when the door was open for awhile when I was cleaning the inside. I did what you did, clean everything behind it. Pay particular attention to the circuit boards, there may be reset buttons in that area. Then unplug the freezer for 10 minutes (make sure it's for a FULL 10 minutes) then plug it back in and try it.

Not sure if the compressor is running. If not, you'll need a repair man. Since fans are running, most likely the thermistor. Also, if you haven't unplug from the wall, wait 10 seconds then plug back in; this may reset the control board. The link below may help. GE Refrigerator Not Cold Enough

You might find a service manual to help you here:
http://steprightupmanuals.com/refrigerator-service-manuals/ge-refrigerator-service-manuals
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Check out the coil after defrosting you can get all of the ice out of the coils at the back of the freezer. While letting the ice melt, do some cleaning as well. Check if this solves it. If not, you may have to have the thermistor replaced.

Is there anything obstructing the fan area, ice build up ? It is normal for your freezer to get warm if evap fan is not working, it is essential for it to work :) A defrost cycle should kick on a timer or as needed (adaptive) and there should not be excessive frost buildup that it blocks your evap fan. I would have suggested you unplug your refrigerator for about 10 minutes and see if that resets your control board - if not, then you will need service - either replacing motor assembly or a faulty control board.

We may need to look at the control circuit board the back of refrigerator if the refrigerator has stopped cooling. Let me know if the compressor is running or not. Let me know, I have a repair manual if you like.
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