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Originally Posted by: Gene  Did the compressor run at that time?
If it did not, most likely the refrigerator was on the defrost cycle.
If it did, then there is a problem with the sealed system or the compressor itself.
You have to redo this test while the compressor was running for a few hours prior to it.
Gene. The refrigerator is pretty quiet, but I believe the compressor was not running, there were a couple of drops that hit the heating element and sizzled. I have burn marks on my fingers to remind me never to touch that again.... I am not sure if I need to redo the test while the compressor is running, after the compressor had been running for a few hours; or after the compressor has stopped running. Please clarify. thanks!
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Originally Posted by: poliepolie The refrigerator is pretty quiet, but I believe the compressor was not running, there were a couple of drops that hit the heating element and sizzled. I have burn marks on my fingers to remind me never to touch that again....
I am not sure if I need to redo the test while the compressor is running, after the compressor had been running for a few hours; or after the compressor has stopped running. Please clarify. thanks! The reason to redo this test is to figure out how the evaporator is covered with snow. If it's covered just partially then the system is low on Freon. Gene.
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Originally Posted by: Gene The reason to redo this test is to figure out how the evaporator is covered with snow. If it's covered just partially then the system is low on Freon.
Gene. So there is nothing I should take into consideration when redoing the test. Just check to see if it has snow on it. If no snow, it means it is low on freon and do as jeffrey_benjamin stated: Seems to me your refrigerator is low on refrigerant, indicating a leak in the sealed system. This leak will have to be located, repaired, & regassed. This has to be done by a qualified technician.
I'll report on the results later. Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by: poliepolie So there is nothing I should take into consideration when redoing the test. Just check to see if it has snow on it. If no snow, it means it is low on freon and do as jeffrey_benjamin stated: Seems to me your refrigerator is low on refrigerant, indicating a leak in the sealed system. This leak will have to be located, repaired, & regassed. This has to be done by a qualified technician.
I'll report on the results later. Thanks for your help. no snow:( ... i guess i need a technician to come out...
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Yes, it has to be checked by a pro.
Keep us posted.
Gene.
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Ah, thank you . As soon as I read your reply (2 min ago) I set the freezer setting to the warmest setting. We'll see in 24 hours.
I appreciate the very quick reply! :-)
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We're trying to troubleshoot our warm refrigerator issue, which we are all sharing in this thread. I have a GE side-by-side model GSS22JFMDCC. There was frost on the back of the freezer when I emptied out the unit. I couldn't find the location of the defrost timer in the diagrams. We want to start there. Can you help?
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Just found out that my model does not have a defrost timer. It could be the circuit board? Is there any way to check out the circuit board or defrost heater? I have some technical electronic experience. GE model #GSS22JFMDCC
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Originally Posted by: mloborny Just found out that my model does not have a defrost timer. It could be the circuit board? Is there any way to check out the circuit board or defrost heater? I have some technical electronic experience. GE model #GSS22JFMDCC You can find the instructions on the page 3 of this thread. - The main control board Part number: AP4436216
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Thanks for the direction, I knew I wasn't the first with this exact query.
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