nonstop running after left door not totally closed for over night

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Accidently, I left a refrigerator door not totally closed overnight. The door was enough to turn off the light and let the refrigerator run.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I noticed in the morning and closed the door of the refrigerator which was running. Since then, it ran nonstop. Freezer OK, but refrig kept at 40 F and not below. I turned it off and let defrost for 24 hrs. I noticed there is a lot of ice on the pipe. I turned it on. Now, it still runs nonstop but refrig goes around 10 F (normal should be 20 – 35). Temp adjuster sets high or low does not make difference.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I believe the deforest system is OK because I found ice on the water collect area.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Most likely, it points to the problem with thermostat. do I need replace the controller as well? Please advise.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Thank you in advance. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]model: GSS25JFMC WW GE brand[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

HI.

Unplug the fridge, open the doors and let it defrost for another 24 hrs.
If after that the same problem will occur - replace the

damper assembly AP3186598

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for General Electric GSS25JFMCWW Refrigerator | AppliancePartsPros.com

Thank you. Post the results.

Simon.

may i just replace the sensor ?

i think i can measure the changes of resistance of the sensor by freeze or warm up. supposedly, warm up → smaller resistance, cold down → higher resistance, or vice versa ?

why this part goes out of order?

thank you

[quote=Simon / APP Team;751008]HI.

Unplug the fridge, open the doors and let it defrost for another 24 hrs.
If after that the same problem will occur - replace the

damper assembly AP3186598

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for General Electric GSS25JFMCWW Refrigerator | AppliancePartsPros.com

Thank you. Post the results.

Simon.[/quote]

Hi.

You may try to replace the sensor only, but you’ll be better off replacing the assembly.

Simon.

the part you provided is different from mine.

i have checked the part on my refrigerator. it looks different - connected on the ceiling of the refrigerator, and a seperate sensor goes into the ceiling of the refrig. also, i could not disintall the damper from the ceiling wire.

any advice.

[quote=Simon / APP Team;751102]Hi.

You may try to replace the sensor only, but you’ll be better off replacing the assembly.

Simon.[/quote]

after i exposed the sensor, and check all the connectors, it works now. i will observe for a while before i put all covers on.

thank you guys.

You are welcome.

Simon.