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Refrigerator/Freezer Not Cooling Properly

I noticed my refrigerator and freezer aren't keeping temperature properly. The freezer will not get below 30F and the fridge is in the 50F range. The temperature actually remains pretty consistent at those levels throughout the course of the day. The fans and compressor run constantly.

I replaced the defrost thermostat but the issue remains. I noticed in the process of replacing the thermostat it appears there is ice buildup on the pipes above the evaporator. Is there maybe a leak? Should I attempt a full defrost?

Any guidance is appreciated - thanks in advance.

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Cause 1

Condenser Coils are Dirty

The condenser coils are usually located under the refrigerator. They dissipate heat as refrigerant passes through them. If the condenser coils are dirty, they won’t dissipate the heat effectively. As debris builds up on the coils, the refrigerator becomes less efficient, causing the refrigerator to work harder to cool down. If the coils are significantly dirty, the refrigerator will not be able to maintain the proper temperature. Check the condenser coils to determine if they are dirty—if the condenser coils are dirty, clean them.

Cause 2

Evaporator Fan Motor

The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, replace the fan motor. Additionally, if the motor is unusually noisy, replace it. Finally, if the motor does not run at all, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for continuity. If the windings do not have continuity, replace the evaporator fan motor.

Cause 3

Condenser Fan Motor

The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it.

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My GE refrigerator freezer AND refrigerator both cool at rates inconsistent with settings and the freezer compartment collects frost. It sometimes cools normally.

da

I've got 2 GE units doing the same. It's a factory default that can't be fixed. Had several repairmen that GE sent out and even replaced all parts yet still Bo good.

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