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I have a GE model TBX21ZA top freezer. Works good for day or two (freezer at 12deg, ref at 34 deg) then gets warm (freezer at 40 deg and ref at 50deg). If I unplug for 10 minutes or so then plug back in, everything is ok for a couple of more days. Do you know what causes this? Have checked the coils under the fridge and they are spotless.
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heat rises so if it's cold on the bottom and warm on top in freezer it sounds like you have a bad evap fan motor,when you open the freezer door do you hear the fan blowing,if not look around and hold the door switch in and see if it blows on some models fan won't run unless door is closed but if no fan you have a bad fan motor,the problem with ge is everything runs through the mother board located in the back,also i've found that the fan blade slides off or out of position on the shaft and it just doesn't move any air but you have to find out if it's the fan motor or the board,also the fridge should be set at 37 or 38 not 34,if your handy and you're going to fix this yourself,i would get both parts from repair clinic because you have 365 days to return parts,change the fan motor first if it sounds like the fan is your problem and see what happens,this way you have both parts and you can fix it that day and send back any part you don't need,if that's under 8 years i would change the fan motor,it's cheaper than the board if this is what's happening.hope this helps and good luck
First I would check cold control. Thats where you turn it off, if your temp is not warm. it can be defective and not shutting off. If your temp is warm proceed with the following. I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running It moves air to the ref from the freezer Then check to see if freezer control is turned WARMER, which makes the Ref. colder Also this might be a common Defrost problem, Ice is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge. Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean. There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card. Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear Clean condenser coils underneath Check cold control (thats where you turn it colder) .I'm including my article on Refrigerator Repair for your help and convenience.; Please click or copy and paste into browser for Article http://www.fixya.com/support/r5816737-fix_refrigerator_psychologically Thanks for using fixya Leo Ponder imufo2 Please VOTE FOR ME If this was helpful
We have this refrigerator and what you described is a chronic problem. (I hate this refrigerator!) Our repairman got tired of hearing from us so often and told us how to fix it ourselves!
Take everything out of the freezer side and unplug it. Remove the white back part inside the freezer part. There are 2 screws at the top. The inside will be full of ice. Melt the ice with warm water. It makes a huge mess so get lots of towels. Once all the ice is melted you can put everything back and plug it in. It may take a day for it to get really cool again. My long term advice is to get a new refrigerator...
there are several factor to be consider in this problem
thermostat is not functioning properly- check if busted replaced
capillary tube clogged- check capillary tube if there is ice
develop in part of capillary tube if clogged up-purge the
system.
Under charged on refrigerant-check by clamp ammeter
this solution should be done by certified ref/ac technician.call in to your service center.have a nice day
You may have a dust build up on the condenser coil. You may notice the jam of the ref door being very warm. This is an indication of a dirty coil (located under your ref) that just needs to be cleaned or your fan motor in the back of the unit may have failed and stopped turning.
HI thanks for your question. the way that frost builds up on the return line is the freezer is running too long . you have the temp set at too cold a setting 34 deg is too cold. it should be 36. 37. other wise frost builds up.thanks the appliance doc. please rate my answer. thanks.
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