20 Most Recent GE Adora (DSF25KGTBG) Side by Side Refrigerator - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Condenser Coils are Dirty If the refrigerator is not cold enough the condenser coils may be dirty. The condenser is like a radiator and must stay clean in order to dissipate the heat which was removed from the inside of the refrigerator. As the coils get dirtier the refrigerator becomes less efficient, which makes it work harder to cool down. If the coils are dirty enough, the unit will never be cold enough and will not be able to cool the inside of the refrigerator to the proper temperature. Evaporator Fan Motor If the refrigerator is not cold enough, the evaporator fan motor might have failed. Every refrigerator has a set of coils called an evaporator. The refrigerator may have one or more evaporator fan motor(s) depending on the model and evaporator locations. The evaporator fan motor circulates the cold air from the coils thru the compartment. If there is only one evaporator it is in the freezer side. If the fan is not working, no cold air will get to the refrigerator compartment. The freezer may still get cold. Condenser Fan Motor If the refrigerator is not cold enough there might be something caught in the condenser fan motor blade, or the condenser fan motor might be defective. The condenser fan motor draws air over the condenser coils to cool them. The condenser fan motor is located underneath the refrigerator near the back. Pull the refrigerator out from the wall and remove the access panel to access it. Start Relay If the refrigerator is not cold enough, the start relay may be defective. The start relay is a small device mounted to the side of the compressor. It provides power to the run winding along with the start winding for a split second at start-up to help get the compressor started. If the start relay is defective the compressor may run intermittently or not at all and the refrigerator will not get cold enough. The start relay should be replaced if defective. Temperature Control Thermostat If the refrigerator does not get cold enough the temperature control thermostat might be defective. The thermostat allows power to flow through to the compressor, evaporator fan and condenser fan. If the cooling system fans and compressor are running, but the refrigerator or freezer is not cooling correctly check for an airflow or defrost system problem. Start Capacitor If the refrigerator isn't cold enough the compressor might be having difficulty starting. The start capacitor serves as a battery to give the compressor a little boost during start-up. If the start capacitor is burned out the compressor might not be able to start and run as often as it should. Test the start capacitor first with a capacitance meter, they don't fail often. If it's defective, replace it. Thermistor If the refrigerator is not cold enough the thermistor might be defective. The thermistor is a sensor which monitors the air temperature. It is connected to the control board. If the thermistor is defective the refrigerator does not cool or may cool continuously. Temperature Control Board If the refrigerator is not cold enough the temperature control board might be defective. The temperature control board provides the voltage to the fan motors and compressor. These boards are often misdiagnosed. Check all other components to be certain this is the cause of the problem. Compressor If the refrigerator is not cold enough, the compressor might be defective. The compressor is a motor which compresses the refrigerant and circulates the refrigerant through the evaporator and condenser coils. There are several other components which are more likely to be defective if the compressor doesn't work. If the compressor itself is defective a licensed professional will need to replace it. Main Control Board If the refrigerator is not cold enough the main control board might be defective. This is not common. Check the defrost system, cooling fans, and cooling controls first.

Most likely happening during defrost. Replace defrost thermostat

Very often you will find the wiring diagram on the back panel, or hidden in the console. There are some here that might be close enough, but not the exact model. https://www.google.com/search?q=wiring+diagram+for+GE+CBC980ST3SS ..

This problem is due to the ice maker water walve not cutting off water supply.. Defective water and ice Solinoid valve defective.

Test and make sure your freezer section is getting to 0° and -5° often times with this problem I find the freezer section just not getting cold enough due to a condenser needing cleaning or condenser fan not working at the right speed Other items to test make sure refrigerator has 4" inch of clearance behind and possibly side but behind is absolutely a must

Question edited for spelling. Question moved from Cars and Trucks to GE Refrigerator. You need a service call to replace the sealing gasket. The whining is probably the fan at the back of the drawer. If the knocking is the compressor, the fridge likely needs a refrigeration gas top up. https://www.google.com/search?q=GE+monogram+refrigerator+climate+control+drawer ..

If it is okay when you go to bed and soaking wet in the morning, your defrost drain is blocked. https://www.google.com/search?q=ge+profile+fridge+defrost+drain ..

Neat calculator here 2.04MOhm https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/tools/resistor-color-code-calculator/ ..

Evaporator fan motor has probably failed. p/n WR60X10185 It is located in the freezer section, behind the back panels inside, and under the icemaker. Remove the screws on the bottom panel in the freezer, remove the ice maker, auger motor, and panel. is is about center of the freezer.

Yes, it may well do. The fan and compressor work together. The lights have nothing to do with it.

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no info generic answer --thermostat --circuit --compressor failure ==no freon==no power

The Defrost Timer is the most obvious fault.https://www.google.com/search?q=GE+cafe+refrigerator+CYE23TSDCSS+defrost+timerOr perhaps the Defrost Heater has failedhttps://www.google.com/search?q=ge+refrigerator+defrost+heater+testOr the evaporator circulation fan :>)....

sounds like it needed a repairman

Instructions here. It says you only need a screwdriver. Items like thins become self explanatory once you get in there. https://partsdr.com/part/wr13x10737-ice-route-case-assembly Generic videos https://www.google.com/search?q=replace+ice+router+assembly+ge+part+WR13X10737 ..

I had similar problems with my GE and had to replace the control board. Solved the problem but when I examined the failed board the main filter capacitor was bad whic I replaced. I do not know if it fixed it I never put it back in.

Since you did not give the model etc I can only suggest you unplug it, open all the doors and place a fan on it for at least 12 hours. Plug it back in and see if the problem has gone away. It sounds like something has frozen and cannot move or a passage is blocked. This is only a guess but while you are waiting for an answer this might help.

The issue is more likely the defrost timer in the freezer unit. They usually defrost every 24 hours to keep the fins of the evaporator in the freezer free of ice. If the defrost timer isn't working, you get a big lump of ice that cold air can't pass through to the vent in the fridge. The gurgling sounds are worrying and may be indicative that you need a top up of refrigerant gas, in which case you need a service call. You probably didn't need the mainboard or the damper.

defrost timer might be stuck in the on position

no info generic answer --do online search and use make and model