[jackssib1]

Originally Posted by Gene

Jack,

There is no defrost timer in your refrigerator. The defrost cycle operates by the main control board on the back of the refrigerator. For more information go back to page 3 on this thread.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE GSS20IEMAWW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

I will go to work now,,lol
Jack

[jackssib1]

Originally Posted by Gene

Jack,

There is no defrost timer in your refrigerator. The defrost cycle operates by the main control board on the back of the refrigerator. For more information go back to page 3 on this thread.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE GSS20IEMAWW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

I touched the defrost sensor and I heard a fan come on. Could it be a sensor lose or broken? Or a bad one?
Thanks
Jack

[Gene]

Jack,

What was the original problem with your refrigerator?

Which part did you call "defrost sensor"? Can you refer to the diagrams?

Gene.

[Chuckwagon]

Originally Posted by Gene

Pull the refrigerator out of the wall, remove the back cover and clean the condenser. Make sure the fan motor next to the compressor is running. Wait till next day, check the temperature and post the results.

Gene.

I pulled the cover back off and the fan nest to the compressor was not running. I gave it a nudge and it ran for a few seconds, with much noise, and then quit. Can that be the sole problem?

[Gene]

Most likely this is the culprit.

- The condenser fan motor Part number: AP3120994

Gene.

[SCLABRL]

Gene-

Thanks for the reply. Sorry I forgot to indicate-I pulled the unit away from the wall and cleaned everything in back. Compressor was warm to touch and seemed to be humming. fan was also spinning. After plugging it back in, (now been 6 hours) it's working-freezer cold,making ice and fridge getting cold. So this may just be a temporary fix and it may frost up again?

Could there still be a problem with the closed system? Not that adapative control assy?? Confused a bit...can you advise?

Thanks Gene

[Gene]

It's hard to say anything as long as it's working. Watch it closely and keep in touch.

Gene.

[Chuckwagon]

Originally Posted by Gene

Most likely this is the culprit.

- The condenser fan motor Part number: AP3120994

Gene.

You were right! I replaced the fan and the fridge is working fine. Incidentally, the reason the fan went out is that the blades were rubbing against the plastic housing. I had to trim the fan blades slightly to provide good clearance. It also happened to my neighbor. It must be a wide problem. kenmore Elite No. 10670204990.

Thanks, Gene!

[Gene]

I'm glad you were able to fix it. Thank you for the feedback and good luck with your refrigerator.

Gene.

[Wendy]

Hi Gene. I hope that you can help me. I have a GE side-by-side TFX27FLB Yes it's a dinosaur but it has served me well for 23 yrs., so far. I noticed that my freezer was thawing my food and then my fridge section started to not cool. I pulled the unit away from the wall, and noticed that my condenser motor/fan wasn't working. Many months ago, I had purchased one from APP and decided now was the time to replace it. I hooked it up and it purrs like a kitten.

Well, now my freezer is working great, but my fridge will not get any lower than 55 degrees or so.

The fan is working in the freezer, ice dispenser works great, and no frost in sight. I can feel cold air traveling from the freezer into the fridge via some ducts but I can't get the temp to come down in the fridge. It's better than it was before I installed the new condenser motor/fan, but not cold enough.

Any suggestions??

Thank you!