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I am experiencing similar issues - GE, Arctica, Model # PSI23SGRB SV - I've had ongoing issues with the Freezer temperature rising (sometimes to 20+ degrees) and a knock-on effect (?) on the Fridge (since the air appears to be recycled through (?) - taking it up to high 40's). I have replaced the thermistor (was bust open) and all 3 temp sensors (one in Freezer, 2 in fridge) and although it's improving (i.e., seems to jump around less frequently), it's still rising (the ice cubes are all one, melting together). My next step was going to be to replace the logic board, but your last post (cbmserviceguy) makes me think this is a repair beyond my level of competence! What do you think? Just call in the experts or try buying/replacing the logic board? FYI, there was a new logic board replaced about 3 years ago, and when I replaced the sensors and thermistor, I noticed that they'd also been replaced previously. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
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You are welcome. It's not a problem. Just trying to help some folks out. As for the issue, before you said it does occasionally get down to temp, I would have guessed a sealed system issue. Being that it does occasionally get down to temp, but fails to maintain it, I'm leaning towards a control issue. Either in the sensing of temps or the running of the compressor. My guess is either it's got a bad thermistor or the start relay on the compressor is a little wonky. It still could be a sealed system issue in the form of a restriction with intermittent stoppage. We'll know more after the new thermistors are installed. Keep me posted on you progress and I'll do my best to help!
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I've replaced the evaporator thermistor. Per the schematic there is one at the bottom of the freezer and one located in the fresh food side. I've ordered two more to replace those and they will be here tomorrow. In your opinion, does this sound like more component issue or a freon issue? Also, just want to say that I truly appreciate all of your help.
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That straightened it out, thanks. Have you ohmed out the thermistors yet? I would check each of them one by one looking for one that is out of range. I would suspect the evaporator thermistor may be shorting out. I have attached a chart showing the temp and corresponding ohm reading you should receive. I have found it easiest to put the thermistor in an ice water bath and check for 32 degree reading. Let me know what you come up with and we can work from there if you don't find one out of wack.
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Here is the sticker inside of the refrigerator
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The model number you have listed is incorrect. Could you post the correct full model number and serial number please? I want to check a couple ideas I have against what features/equipment your particular model has. Thanks!
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I've cleaned the coils under the fridge. Last night it dropped to 0 degrees and I thought I had fixed it, but this morning it was back to 30 degrees and water in the freezer coming from the ice bucket. It freezes and thaws, freezes and thaws.
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. If the condenser coils are unclean or have not been clean in a while, clean them. If the condenser coils are placed inside the freezer walls, the coils do not need tidiness. However, if the condenser coils can be willingly access from behind or below the unit, you should dirt-free them each 6-12 months. If the condenser coils are unclean, they won’t be able to disperse heat efficiently, really plummeting the cooling ability of the freezer. If the condenser coils are dirty or have not been cleaned in a while, spotless them.
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Both fans are running and every time I pull the back panel off there's barely any frost on the coils. Every once in a while it will pull down to around 17 degrees, then shoot back up to around 30 degrees.
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Is there any frost built up on the evaporator coil? Are the evaporator and condenser fans both running?
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