Cause 1 Show Condenser Fan Motor The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it. Cause 2 Evaporator Fan Motor The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, replace the fan motor. Additionally, if the motor is unusually noisy, replace it. Finally, if the motor does not run at all, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for continuity. If the windings do not have continuity, replace the evaporator fan motor. Cause 4 Start Relay The start relay works in conjunction with the start winding to start the compressor. If the start relay is defective, the compressor may sometimes fail to run or may not run at all. As a result, the refrigerator will not be cold enough. To determine if the start relay is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity between the run and start terminal sockets. If the start relay does not have continuity between the run and start terminal sockets, replace it. In addition, if the start relay has a burnt odor, replace it. Cause 5 Temperature Control Thermostat The temperature control thermostat directs voltage to the compressor, evaporator fan motor, and condenser fan motor (if applicable). If the temperature control thermostat is not working properly, it may prevent the refrigerant system from running. To determine if the thermostat is defective, rotate the thermostat from the lowest setting to the highest setting and listen for a click. If the thermostat clicks, it is not likely defective. If the thermostat does not click, use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. If the temperature control thermostat does not have continuity at any setting, replace it. Cause 6 Temperature Control Board The temperature control board provides voltage to the compressor and fan motors. If the temperature control board is defective, it will stop sending voltage to the cooling system. However, this is not a common occurrence. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first test all of the more commonly defective components. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the temperature control board. Cause 7 Start Capacitor The start capacitor provides a boost of power to the compressor during start-up. If the start capacitor isn’t working, the compressor may not start. As a result, the refrigerator will not cool. To determine if the start capacitor is defective, test it with a multimeter. If the start capacitor is defective, replace it. Cause 8 Thermistor The thermistor monitors the refrigerator temperature and sends the temperature reading to the control board. The control board regulates power to the compressor and evaporator fan based on the thermistor readings. If the thermistor is defective, the compressor and evaporator fan may not run when necessary. As a result, the refrigerator will not be cold enough. To determine if the thermistor is defective, test it with a multimeter. The thermistor resistance should change in conjunction with the refrigerator temperature. If the thermistor resistance does not change, or the thermistor does not have continuity, replace the thermistor. Cause 9 Compressor The compressor is a pump which compresses the refrigerant and circulates the refrigerant through the evaporator and condenser coils. If the compressor is not working, the refrigerator won’t cool. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the compressor, first check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, check the compressor. Use a multimeter to test the continuity between the electrical pins on the side of the compressor. If there is an open circuit, the compressor is likely defective. If the compressor is defective, it must be replaced by a licensed technician. Cause 10 Main Control Board The main control board might be defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board. UPDATE 9/29/18 Here’s the parts for your fridge: https://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Pa... How do I reset my GE Profile Arctica refrigerator?How to Reset a GE Profile Arctica. Disconnect the power to the Arctica refrigerator and wait 30 seconds. Restore power. ... . Replace the household fuse or reset the circuit breaker if unplugging the refrigerator does not reset the controls.. Perform a complete system reset by using the refrigerator's self-diagnostic mode.. How do I set the temperature on my GE Profile Arctica refrigerator?To make it warmer, press "warmer" and it'll increase by a degree each time, which is the same with making it colder. Once you're at the temperature you want, after five seconds of inactivity, the GE refrigerator reset temperature will be locked in and will become the new setting.
How do I reset my GE refrigerator thermostat?Is there a reset button on a GE refrigerator? There is no reset button on a GE refrigerator. You have to unplug the unit for at least 30 seconds to reset it. If the problem persists, turn OFF the freezer's shut-off switch for 30 seconds, and push the ice maker's shut-off arm up and down three times.
Where is the temperature control on a GE Profile refrigerator?Temperature controls can be found in the back of the fresh food compartment, near the top of the fresh food compartment or on the exterior dispenser control panel. Normal Temperature Settings: Models with two controls - Normal settings would be 5 and C or 5 and 5.
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Ge profile arctica refrigerator temperature control problems
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