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Anonymous Posted on Aug 13, 2014

GE GSL25JFTABS freezer quits then frig quits cooling

If unplug 24-48 hours, it works again for a couple of days, then quits again.

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Probably your auto defrost element(s) is (are) burned out.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 28, 2008

SOURCE: GE Profile Artica Refrigerator

OK, it sounds like you have a defrost problem. When left unplugged for a few days the frost melted off the evaporator (the cooling coils behind the freezer wall) but after you ran it again, the coils blocked the air flow again, usually happens after a week or so, depending on # of door openings, humidity in home, etc. Most likely you have a burnt out defrost heater.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: kenmore fridge stopped cooling

sounds like its freezing up on you. check the drain outlet and make sure that its clear. also i would replace the defrost timer on this unit because its suppose to bring on the heaterfs to melyt the ice so thaat yoiu don't have to. they are around 30 mdollars at the appliancew repair store and all you need is the model number and serial number for the uit. after you get it it's either on the very top of the refrigerator section or in the very back. It has 4 wires going to it. good luck.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: Not cooling, unpluged for few hours, it worked fro couple of weeks, stopped cooling again 2 days ago, I unplugged for few hours, It is working now

Your defrost system is bad. Replace the defrost thermostat and defrost heater in the freezer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2009

SOURCE: freezer and refrigerator doesn't cool properly

Sounds like a main control board bad . A model number would help .

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2009

SOURCE: Evap fan stops running/low cooling, Unplug Frig Evap fan runs

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.

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