GE Fridge - freezer not working
sz...@hotmail.com
We have a GE Profile Perormance side by side refridgerator/freezer
that is about 11 years old.
Recently the freezer sopped working properly. It still makes ice with
no problems, but everything else on the freezer side is not cold
enough. Ice pops are partially meleted and frozen foods are not
completely frozen. I tried setting it to the coldest temperature but
that did not fix the problem.
I had recently been cleaning the refriderator side so I thought maybe
I had hit the thermostat but I don't think that was the problem since
setting it to the coldest setting has not fixed the problem now. I
also recently cleaned the little drip pan under the water dispenser.
I don't see how that could be related but who knows.
I am going to try cleaning underneath with a brush that I have. Other
than that I would appreciate any feedback on what might be the
problem.
Is it worth calling the repair man for an 11 year old refridgerator?
We were thinking about getting stainless steel appliances so this
could be the time to do it if this fridge is on the way out.
Thanks for any feedback,
Steve
Ken
Most refrigerator/freezer units have a fan to circulate cold air into
the freezer compartment. Is yours working?? If not, your fix could be
very simple since you imply the refrigerator is working properly.
Stormin Mormon
freezer. When the fan dies, the fridge side warms
up.
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Stormin Mormon
with the defrost timer, or the newer one with the
circuit board. Anyhow, figuring it's the older
style. Vacuuming the coils should help. Might be a
defrost problem, or possibly low freon. Hard to
tell, from here.
I'd want to try to fix it. Quality has suffered in
recent years.
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skeeter
i have the same model and also had the same problem. it took the repair guy
2 hours to fix the flap that regulates the air. fan was fine, flap was not.
the bad news is that you damn near need to take the whole thing apart to
get to the flap. good luck.
skeeter
"GROVER" <joseph....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 23, 6:04 am, "sz...@hotmail.com" <sz...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I also have a GE Profile side by side refrigerator/freezer albeit a
> newer model with a thru the door ice maker. After seeing a build up of
> frost on the freezer side I found a flapper to the rear of the ice
> dispenser (in the door) which was getting hung up on some of the
> cubes. I now check it after each use, to make certain it's fully
> closed.
> Joe G
thats exactly right. the pain is when the flap breaks... getting to it.
ransley
The deep freeze has a defrost cycle, the drip pan holds water brought
down the tube, while it evaporates from the defrosting, I bet there is
an ice blockage behind the panels, maybe something got clogged in the
drain tube, the water backed up and froze. I think you have to remove
everything and let it defrost and melt for a day or 2 or more,
removing the inside back panels should show if there is ice blockage,
but im guessing. I dont think its garbage, doesnt stainless get alot
of fingerprints, or maybe they fixed that headache with a finish on
it.
sz...@hotmail.com
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The fan is working.
I just noticed that the refridgerator is not working ver well either.
So it seems that the only thing working is the ice maker. The ice is
staying nice and solid for some reason but everything else on the
freezer side is slushy. I stuck a thermometer in there and it said 45
degrees. The fridge side is registering 59 degrees. I have them both
set as cold as possible with the thermostat.
So it's in rough shape at the moment :(
I guess we can use the freezer side temporarily to keep things cold.
I have a repair guy scheduled for Friday.
Steve
nor...@earthlink.net
We had the problem you describe with our much older GE side-by-side.
About two years ago, doing fine since.
GROVER
I also have a GE Profile side by side refrigerator/freezer albeit a
newer model with a thru the door ice maker. After seeing a build up of
frost on the freezer side I found a flapper to the rear of the ice
dispenser (in the door) which was getting hung up on some of the
cubes. I now check it after each use, to make certain it's fully
closed.
As to the economics of replacing the fridge, The efficiency rating on
a new machine vs your old unit might generate enough savings over time
to justify replacement. Do the math.
Joe G
LouB
unplug for a few days and then try again. You have time before the
repairman comes.
Steve
We had a similar problem and it turned out to be one of the defrost
heaters that went bad. There are two of them in ours. I ordered the
parts and replaced the bad heater and its been good since.... about 2
years ago or so..
good luck with yours!
Steve
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Unplug for 12 hours, that is long enough to let everything defrost if
you keep the doors open.
Nonny
> Thanks for any feedback,
>
> Steve
It might be the relay for the defrost heater is stuck "on."
Usually, it's the opposite, with a thermostat or coil failure, but
YMMV. It's worth checking.
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and cooled air in the summer. If they were democrat car seats,
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ps56k
On my top freezer - I had the same thing happening,
and there was frost on the inside of the freezer.
The defrost cycle was not working correctly,
and I pulled the inside rear panel.
The coils were covered in frost - so, basically not working...
I defrosted all with a hair dryer and did this almost every other week.
Looked around the Internet and found some articles on what could be wrong.
Seemed like either the defrost heater tube (like in a toaster),
or the turnoff sensor on the coils...
Called service - came out - and yup - it was one of 3 thermostats
located on the coils...
Now everything is fine -
The defrost cycle runs every 10hrs or so - heats coils to about 50 degrees,
and then shuts off ....
ps56k
and also do a search/google for that model + freezer
that's how I found our potential problem.
Either :
A - heater tube broke (coils freezing over)
B - thermostat on coil broke (coils freezing over)
C - cooling coils broke (no cooling)
C - etc
mm
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>The fan is working.
>
>I just noticed that the refridgerator is not working ver well either.
>
>So it seems that the only thing working is the ice maker. The ice is
>staying nice and solid for some reason but everything else on the
>freezer side is slushy. I stuck a thermometer in there and it said 45
>degrees. The fridge side is registering 59 degrees. I have them both
>set as cold as possible with the thermostat.
Maybe you need a new thermostat. IIRC they are 30 or 40 dollars and
easy to install.
skeeter
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check the FLAP that regulates the air from freezer to fridge.