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Frequent frosting over

I have a GE side-by-side GSS22WGMD that frosts over every couple of weeks. Usually the first sign is the water dispenser line freezing up/vegetable drawer contents freezing and the fridge side gets too warm. When I get to the freezer coils, they are totally iced over. I defrost it, it regulates the temp okay for another couple of weeks and then repeats the cycle. I've replaced the circuit board, which seemed to fix the problem for about 6 months, but now it's back to the same old frosting over cycle. Help!

  • Anonymous Mar 08, 2009

    we have a g e side by side that does the exact same thing

  • Anonymous Mar 09, 2009

    same thing with mine too!!!!!

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The door flap which releases the ice , on the door , is not closing completely .Usually this is caused by a rusted plunger so both the solenoid and plunger will have to be replaced , These parts are located behind the dispenser board so be sure to remove the top freezer door hinge cover and unplug the plug there , to remove all power going to the door , before attempting this repair . I think the part number is WR62X10055 for the kit .
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well check to see if door seal is split if it is get new one!! need to see photo of the frozon over dispenser- found before that when ice not bein used alot the odd time you will have to take out the ice in the bucket crack it up and put back in try this???
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