I pulled the cover off in the upper freezer box (back wall) to where the fan was exposed. I slightly applied pressure to the fan (middle) and the humming noise reduced greatly. The humming noise returns when pressure is let off. I notice that the fan makes loud humming noise when turning on, then after about 10 to 15 min. later the noise reduces. What can I do?
Replace the fan motor. Sounds like bearings are going bad.
SOURCE: GE GSL25JFR Freezer fan noise.
You are correct in believing the fan is going to be a problem. The evaporator fans inside the freezer compartment are common at going bad. I believe it is due to the extreme temperature and moisture conditions inside the application. The noise is the stator or bearing equivalent going out, the speed should remain constant. It may eventually make a screeching noise upon start up, or just lock up completely. The good news is replacements are relatively cheap and easy to find. If you do replace it yourself, make sure the fan blades are blowing in the right direction. If possible, remove the old one and bring it with you to the local appliance parts supplier and he should be able to help you get the right one, it will probably be a kit of some sort with multiple mounting brackets, screws, and maybe even a couple of blades. don't let this intimidate you. Most of this you will not use.
SOURCE: GE SidexSide PSS26SGPASS Makes Humming Noise
GE refrigs have a variable speed evaporator fan motor that is controlled by a computer board on the back of the refrig. now the noise you are hearing is most likely the fan motor ramping up and down in speed (some of my customers say it sounds like a ghost). if its a continuous ramping up and down then the speed cotroller on the board is bad and must be replaced. if its just an occasional sound then thats normal and nothing to worry over.
Btw the reason the noise stops when the door opens is because the fan shuts off when you open the door.
SOURCE: Loud humming noise as fridge is running
Sounds like the freezer fan is rubbing some wires or possible some foam insulation around the fan. I would look into the freezer compartment fan and go from there. The fan Will Shut off when you open the doors. Let me know how you make out and if you need anymore help.
Thanks,
Bill
SOURCE: GE Fridge - Model #GSH25JFTA CC - is making a howling noise...
FAN MAKING NOISE BECAUSE OF BAD COMP BOARD, PUT UP WITH NOISE OR REPLACE EXPENSIVE BOARD
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I have the same exact problem right now! Did you ever get it fixed?
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