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thunderr  
#1 Posted : Thursday, July 7, 2011 7:19:04 PM(UTC)
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My GE Arctica reaches a temp of 9F on the freezer side and 41F on the frig side.I have cleaned out the coiled condenser,pulled the mother board
loose and checked the back for burns and could find none.Could the
mboard still be bad or could it be something else?
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2011 2:50:03 AM(UTC)
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If the condensing fan is running, you might have a system problem for a pro to look at.
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#3 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2011 4:20:56 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: richappy Go to Quoted Post
If the condensing fan is running, you might have a system problem for a pro to look at.


Thanks for the reply on both my post richappy.
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#4 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2011 4:49:27 AM(UTC)
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Basically, this fridg will run a lot, wasting energy, and never get to the set temperature. If a system problem, inefficient compressor/ refrigerant leak, it will gradually get worse. Monitor the freezer temperature to check.
Another thing to check is the compressor stopping before the set temperature is reached. Unless it's in defrost, this failure would indicate a bad motherboard.
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#5 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2011 4:56:15 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: richappy Go to Quoted Post
Basically, this fridg will run a lot, wasting energy, and never get to the set temperature. If a system problem, inefficient compressor/ refrigerant leak, it will gradually get worse. Monitor the freezer temperature to check.
Another thing to check is the compressor stopping before the set temperature is reached. Unless it's in defrost, this failure would indicate a bad motherboard.


I got the frig from a buddy.He said the temp would keep changing.i read
through many post on this site and your reply's i think i will start with a
new board.By the way the temps this morning are frig 35 freeze -3
what will they be sunday?????
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#6 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2011 7:28:17 AM(UTC)
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Wow what a change, you probably got a bad motherboard. I got confused once from a bad board, these compressors are so small, it takes a long time to chill down and if the motherboard is bad, it may never get down to acceptable levels.
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#7 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2011 2:39:34 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: richappy Go to Quoted Post
Wow what a change, you probably got a bad motherboard. I got confused once from a bad board, these compressors are so small, it takes a long time to chill down and if the motherboard is bad, it may never get down to acceptable levels.


Now it is @ +3 freeze and 39 frig As soon as i get paid this week i am buying a new board from this site.What a great service you all offer!!
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