Ge Refrigerator: not cooling properly

Based on 18 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not cooling properly: Replacing the evaporator fan motor resolved the freezing issue. (60.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Evaporator fan failure (3 mentions)
  • Thermostat issues (3 mentions)
  • Air damper malfunction (2 mentions)
  • Defrost issues (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replacing the evaporator fan motor resolved the freezing issue.

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Replacing the evaporator thermostat with a new part that has a higher temperature range.

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  3. Replacing the thermistor on the fridge side.

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  4. Considering replacement of the thermostat with a digital temperature controller.

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

60.0% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 10 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. GE Monogram SxS Refrigerator Too Cold..Running Out of Parts ...
  2. My old GE Profile side by side refrigerator has started acti...
  3. GE Hotpoint Refrigerator Occasionally Too Warm
  4. GE Fridge Freezes Meat and Cheese Drawer
  5. GE Side by Side Refrigerator Freezer keeps running consisten...
  6. GE Refrigerator Evaporator Thermostat Temperature Range Incr...
  7. Upper shelf warm
  8. GE Profile PSB42LSRBBV freezer doesn't get to 0F
  9. GE Cafe Platinum Glass - FF Cooling Issue
  10. Am I crazy (refrigerator repair)

Community Discussions

Fridge freezes meat and cheese drawer

Replacing the evaporator fan motor resolved the freezing issue.

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considerable amount of ice on the coils

Replacing the evaporator thermostat with a new part that has a higher temperature range for better defrost functionality.

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occasionally too warm

Suspected thermostat issue; considering replacement with a digital temperature controller.

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Upper shelf warm

Replace the thermistor on the fridge side.

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fridge side will not go any lower than about 50f, freezer side holding steady at 0f

Possible issues include bad defrost, evaporator fan failure, air damper malfunction, or heater/relay problems.

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