Ge Refrigerator: not defrosting

Based on 4 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not defrosting: Replace the defrost thermostat and thermistor (67.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Defrost thermostat failure (2 mentions)
  • Bimetal thermostat issue (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replace the defrost thermostat and thermistor

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Replace the bimetal thermostat

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Maybe Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

67.0% DIY Success Rate

DIY

Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Refrigerator just keeps freezing over...
  2. GE side-byside refrigerator GE GSS25WGMAWW - does it have a ...
  3. GE Profile side by side Refrigerator - Not defrosting

Community Discussions

Refrigerator just keeps freezing over

Replace the defrost thermostat and thermistor.

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Not defrosting

Replacing the bimetal thermostat may resolve the defrosting issue.

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Freezer isn't defrosting

Replace the Defrost Heater Assembly and possibly the thermostat/thermistor.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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