GE GSS25VGMD freezer not freezing but fridge was ok, now the motor isn't turning on

SOURCE: GSS25VGMD refrigerator not cooling evenly

i would observe the back wall for frost or ice accumulation if there is i would check the defrost circuit. the heater would be first, if it is good check the sensor is more than suspect. the defrost sensor is the one on top of the evaporator. If no ice is present open the door and feel the cabinet where the gasket touches on the frame. if it is extremly warm that would indicate that your condenser fan on the bottom at the back of the unit is out, this would also cause the symtoms you are having

SOURCE: GE Side by Side freezer cold but not freezing, fridge is warm

you might have a defrost problem, timer,heater or bimetal when the coils freez up they dont cool enough .

SOURCE: freezer will not get cold

Hi..

You need to check this following:

• Check the temperature setting
  
• Make certain there is a three inch space outside of the refrigerator between the walls and the back and sides and at least a one inch gap above, to allow for air flow
• Clean the condensor coils
  
• Unplug the refrigerator, wait two hours and plug it in. If you hear it running, a problem is causing the compressor to overheat
• Test the temperature control
  
• Test the evaporator fan
  
• Test the defrost timer
  
• Test the compressor relay
  
• Test the overload protector
  
• Test the compressor motor

Charles T Nevin

• 4070 Answers
• Posted on Aug 21, 2009

SOURCE: GE Model # DSS25PFMD WW, lights and fan are working not cooling

If the evaporator coils behind the back panel of the freezer are icing up because of auto defrost failure that will stop the circulation of cold air and eventually affect the freezer too.

check defrost timer, defrost heater, defrost thermostat. In most newer models the timer has been replaced by an electronic control board. If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control.

You can turn the defrost timer till it clicks and everything shuts down. The heater should now come on. If it does, replace the timer. If it doesn't, check the heater and defrost thermostat. Turn the timer again till everything starts back up to end the defrost cycle.

Audie Bogus

• 64 Answers
• Posted on Jan 21, 2010

SOURCE: after power outage, fridge does not work but freezer does

Sounds like a thermostat got damaged when the power surged when utilities were restored. Thermostats are usually behind the temperature controller. Hope I've helped. BB