My GE side-by-side refrigerator is getting stuff cold enough, but the freezer side is not getting cold enough so it will make ice and keep things frozen. I have checked everything possible and I don't have any money for anyone to see what's wrong with it. It stopped making ice for four days and is not working now. The refrigerator is cold enough to keep anything refrigerated.
2007-07-27 06:52:52 · 4 answers · asked by heavymetalgirl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That is strange because the cold originates in the freezer section and then goes to fridge part.
There is an adjustment knob that diverts cold air into fridge. Try closing that. Fridge will get warmer but freezer colder. If freezer doesn't get very cold than you have a major problem.
You may be stuck in defrost cycle. You may have a clogged defrost drain tube and the circulating fan may be encased in ice. Yo may have lost some refrigerant. You may have a defective thermostat (very popular problem).
Get a refrigerator thermometer and see just how cold the two sides (freezer&.fridge) are getting. Freezer should be about -10 and fridge about 38F.
2007-07-27 07:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common problem would be sediment build-up in the needle of the saddle valve used to tap the water supply. This can happen from normal use but especially if the water supply has been shut off then turned back on. Close your saddle valve (carefully, these things are delicate!), remove the water line from your fridge, then with the water line in a bucket, turn the saddle valve back on. If you have a flow of water, the saddle valve is not the culprit. Call a service tech to service your fridge. If you turn the valve on and there is no, or limited flow, the saddle valve is clogged. Shut off the water main, drain your pipes from the lowest possible point, and replace the valve.
2016-04-01 05:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you have an issue with the water line that brings water into the ice tray?
When did you buy the fridge? Sometimes those issues under warranty.
Also, check the manufacturers website online, sometimes they have recalls listed that might be part of your problem.
Good luck.
2007-07-27 07:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Icemakers are simple to troubleshoot if you know how, but almost impossible if you dont. http://appliancequickfix.com/
can tell you easily what to look for.
2007-07-27 12:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋