MY GE Refrigerator-Freezer , model TCX20 motor is humming!!!

It sounds like the compressor is failing, I would make a service call soon.

Problem seems to be the compressor relay (start switch) take your Model number to nearest appliance parts sore to obtain a replacement.
Still problems, new compressor is most likely needed.

sounds like its bearings in a fan motor probably your evaporator fan motor it is located behind the plastic shell in your refrig. you have to take out the lining and then you will see the fan, evapartor and etc.

The bushings in the fan motor are gummed up. The fan motor can be removed and cleaned and lubed if you are a fix it person, but changing the fan is much easier

This is the fan motor making noise but the fan motor is probably ok. The main board supplies voltage to the motor and can cause it to make strange noises.

The fan motor behind the panel is probably going bad. The bearings get loud when it is worn out.

Hi,

Please make sure it is level, the compressor is designed to run on level ground. Also check the fans. if the fan is bad or the bearings are shot, it'll vibrate and make a loud humming noise.

Find out where the noise is loudest. if it's under the fridge, it's the compressor.You have to check the coil for the compressor and if it's inside the freezer, it's the fan bearing.

Please leave me comment, if you need further assistance
Rnj VINODKUMAR

Hello Kchoffman73,

It sems we developed the same problem.
The hum seems to be coming from the bottom rear of the
fridge.

we have a GE side-by-side model TFX25JR.
The fridge is about 12 years old.

Whats the status of your fridge ? Did it ever stop
humming ? Did you replace or repair it ?
Does it still work ?

Thanks

Replace the fan motor. Sounds like bearings are going bad.

suspect you have a problem with the defrost system and hence the noise with the fan. take back panel off inside the freezer and if i'm right, melt ice off with a hairdryer. get back to me to say the results if you want