Hi All,

My GE side by side through door paddle switch seems to work fine for all functions, then after several days of the fridge being empty, the switch stops working - it would not work for any function.

Icemaker and water dispenser work fine when the switch is working - so, it is not the inlet valve. Makes a lot of ice fast.

I initially suspected it was the reservoir freezing - I previously replaced and insulated the reservoir in the refrigerator side. But, am beginning to think the water line to the door is freezing - but, I don't know why this would cause the switch to not work at all - or, not work for the ice dispenser function - UNLESS it all works through the water line to the door (from underneath) and if it freezes even the switch doesn't work?

I reset the freezer to 2°F and the refrigerator to 40°F - no change. The switch works fine when turned back on after having been off for a couple of hours, but then stops working again after a day.

Only other thing of interest - the ice chute gets frost whiskers after a day or two. Note - the solenoid controlled door works perfectly - after energizing the switch the door snaps shut about 2 seconds later - completely shut (can't see light from LED flashlight in the dispenser when it is dark outside the fridge.

Refrigerator is empty.

Thanks for your comments!