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dueski  
#1 Posted : Monday, June 10, 2013 3:16:04 PM(UTC)
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dueski

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Hello!

I have had this GE refrigerator for just about 6 years. About 2 months ago I opened up the freezer and things were melting. I did a little research and checked the ice flapper door and the seals and they were fine. After several thaws/refreeze there was ice over everything. I called a technician and they suggested replacing the control board. I did. Still had the same problem.

After more research here's what's happening. After the defrost cycle of about 30 minutes the compressor and fan kick on. However, there are a few times when the compressor kicks on but the fan does not (hence trying to replace the control board). When the compressor is on and the fan is not I've measured an internal temp of about 50 degrees. After about another 20-30 after the compressor comes on the fan comes on. This happens maybe 3 or 4 times throughout the day. When the fan kicks on it starts freezing again and building up ice.

I talked to the technician who replaced the control board and his next thoughts were to either replace the fan or the compressor. The fan I guess is easy enough but if it's compressor I'll just go get another fridge. What else can I look at or trouble shoot before getting a new fridge? Thanks for the help!
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Simon / APP Team  
#2 Posted : Monday, June 10, 2013 4:48:29 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

Based on your description, the evaporator fan motor should be replaced. I don't think it is the compressor. The motor

Part number: WR60X10185
Part number: WR60X10185


If the 50*F was measured inside the freezer then you may also need to replace the thermistor on the top of the evaporator coils

Part number: WR55X10025
Part number: WR55X10025


In general when the fan gives the problems like in your case, it is recommended to replace both the control board and the fan motor at the same time. That what you should of done in the beginning.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Freezer Section parts for GE GSH25JSTASS - AppliancePartsPros.com

Please, post the results.

Simon.
richappy  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:30:26 PM(UTC)
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Leaving the bad evaporator motor in and just replacing the motherboard was a bad idea, bad motors blow out the motherboards.
If the new motherboard is the new design, WR55X10942, then you are ok, it has relays to isolate the electronics from a shorting evaporator motor.
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