Could have a bad mother board located on the back of the machine,part wr55x10942,everything on this machine runs through the board and just like your house computer sometimes messes up and you have to unplug it to reboot it the fridge works the same way,but one of these times it won't restart,the reason why your fridge is leaking is because when the board shuts down the compressor isn't running so everything is melting out,the food the doors everything will melt out.the easiest way i can tell you to check this board is pull out the fridge,unplug it,on the right side down low you'll see a cover that can be removed,remove the cover and look at the board,go here
http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Main-Control-Board/WR55X10942/1531075
if you look at the left bottom side of the board you'll see 7 black relays,if your board doesn't have all these relays that board is an older generation and most likely is the problem,even if it does have the new board it still sounds like this is your problem,this is just a guess from what you're saying without being there,hope this helps you out
Your Freezer is frosted up you will need to remove all items from the fridge and freezer then you will to need to unplug the unit and remove the panel from the rear of the freezer compartment. You will likely see frost on the back wall even before you remove the panel. Once the panel is removed you will need to use a hairdryer to defrost the coils on the back wall. Place plenty of rags or towels in the bottom of the freezer to absorb the water from the melting frost You will need to know how to use a multimeter to do the next steps. Find the heater or heaters on the back wall of the freezer and check for open circuit using your ohmmeter. Sometimes you will be able to see the heater that is burned out . On GE models the heater will be mounted on a bracket or brackets on the rear wall of the freezer if two heaters are used replace them both if one is bad Also check the defrost thermostat for continuity and replace if open but be aware that the thermostat has to be cold to have continuity since it turns off the heaters when the temperature gets warm enough in the freezer.Most of the times the heater burns out causing your problem.Replace defective parts and reassemble.This should cure your problem.
SOURCE: refrigerator freezer leaking
your defrost drain is frozen or has algae blocking it its at the back of the freezer behind the evaporator cover. You can see it without removing the evaporator cover. You might or might not see the drain hole because of the ice now you can sit and poor hot water on it till it thaws then get a thin wire and run down the tube till its clear or sit there with a hair drier and thaw it .But if you don't mind a small investment ill tell you the best way to deal with it .Go to Lowe's or some where like that and buy you a eureka model 350 hand held steamer.Trust me it will be one of the best investments you'll ever make. You will find 1001 uses for it besides this and the steam will not damage your refrigerator and all the attachments make it very useful.remove the evaporator cover and take the steamer and melt the ice under the evaporator where the drain pan is. Then you will see the drain hole.Put the curved tip on the steamer an start clearing the drain hole now when you get it melted enough to where the curved tip makes a seal around the drain hole let the steam build then hold down the trigger till you hear it at the back of the refrigerator and your done put the evaporator cover back on then think of all the other uses for that steamer now I told whirlpool about it they tested it and now have it posted on their web site that will fix it easy. I hope this is good enough for a four box rateing lol
SOURCE: GE PFS22SISBSS Refrig compatment freezing
There is an internal door between the fridge and freezer section that allows the freezer air to enter the fridge side to keep the fridge cold. Sounds like the internal door is stuck open. Steve
SOURCE: Leaking water and ice build-up in freezer
There's a drain hole in the freezer side behind the bottom drawer in the back wall that must be clogh ; put hot water into it untill melted the ice and keep pouring water to clean the drain (don't worry , the water goes to an evaporative tray) .Keep the drain clean by putting every 3/4 months half a cup of clorox or bleach.
SOURCE: hotpoint refrigerator: model ctx18lyycrwh ::
Your refrigerator has a drain that leads to the exterior drain pan beneath the refrigerator. Occasionally this drain can become clogged resulting in standing water inside your refrigerator. A similar drain exists in the freezer, which when clogged results in ice build up on the floor of the freezer.
The drain is located either on the floor of the refrigerator, beneath the vegetable crisper, or in the wall behind a drain funnel.
Clear the drain by forcing a solution of water and bleach or water and baking soda into it with a basting syringe. If the solution will not flow through, slide a length of ¼ inch flexible tubing into the drain tube to push the clog through to the drain pan. Remove the tubing after clearing the clog.
NOTE-(This may be a leveling issue as well)
It is important for the refrigerator to be level. If it is not level, doors may not open or close properly and may not seal tightly. Also, drainage from the defrost cycle might be impaired as might the ice making cycle. The appliance was engineered based on it being installed in a level position. While there may be some tolerance for out-of-level installation, the appliance will operate at its best when properly leveled.
Place a level on top of the refrigerator near the front. Do not put it on the door because the door may not be aligned with the refrigerator case. Check that the refrigerator is level from side to side. Next turn the level to check that it is level from front to back.
If it is not level, adjust one or more of the adjustable leveling feet until it is level. The feet are bolts that can be turned to raise or lower the refrigerator. If they cannot be adjusted with your fingers, use a crescent wrench or pliers.
If you have an ice-maker, it should also be checked for level after first leveling the refrigerator. An ice-maker that is out of level will spill water into the ice bin or into the freezer. It can be repositioned by loosening the mounting screws, adjusting it for level and then re-tightening the screws.
Testimonial: "i did find a verry tiny drain in freezer in a hard to get to place. is none for fridge. drain so small, it will probly freeze shut again. thanx "
SOURCE: GE Refrig. Water leaking on floor after ice maker stopped
look at water delivery tube to the ice mker . it has iced over and pluged up causing the water to go out the back and down on floor . . clear the water tube with hot water and problem is over . .. some models cah use a updated water tube. mm
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