Refrigerator Reviews

If your GE refrigerator not cooling is becoming a hassle, it may be time to replace a few parts. You do not have call a repairman to get the job done but you will need a few items to help you. The first and most essential item is the buyer manual.

Each refrigerator comes with a manual to help you identify and locate different parts of your unit. It also shows you how things are connected or how they operate. This information is very useful in the repair process.

GE refrigerator not cooling is usually the result of a defrost problem. Look inside of the freezer for any frost build up. If the back unit is covered with frost or ice it is not able to properly defrost. Unplug your unit for safety and precaution.

You will need to remove the frost from the back of the unit to get started. Using a hair dryer will help speed up this step. You will need to order a replacement part but having the frost from the refrigerator coils will temporarily fix the cooling problem until it arrives.

The cause of your GE refrigerator not cooling may be from the main board, or the defrost thermostat or the defrost heater. You will need to run a small test on each individually to identify the non-working unit.

If all are working properly the main board will need to be replaced. You will need to read the main board instructions carefully when installing. It may also be the cause of the fan motor no longer working. Fan motors can help decrease the life of the main board so getting this fixed right away is important.

Checking your freezer periodically will also be essential, eliminate frost build up before it has a chance to slow down the unit. Keeping it frost free will buy you more time.

It is also best to work on the smaller problems as soon as you can to prevent bigger problems from occurring. You can do this repair on your own saving yourself hundreds in the process and hours of wait time.