This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The fridge
side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is closing
before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the computer
control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The control board
has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker supply line leak
that flooded it . Freezer compartment is functioning (apparently)
correctly . I have disconnected the flap servo and have the flap open to
see if the fridge side will cool down , it appears to be convection as I
can't find a fan .
Any insights welcome ...
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but you can't make him think."

On 9/29/2022 11:12 AM, Snag wrote:
>   This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The fridge
> side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is closing
> before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the computer
> control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The control board
> has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker supply line leak
> that flooded it . Freezer compartment is functioning (apparently)
> correctly . I have disconnected the flap servo and have the flap open to
> see if the fridge side will cool down , it appears to be convection as I
> can't find a fan .
>   Any insights welcome ...

That's fairly specific. I think I'd use BING to search for a more
product specific troubleshooting website. I've had better luck that way
than asking on groups and forums when it comes to household appliances.

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On 9/29/2022 1:18 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
> On 9/29/2022 11:12 AM, Snag wrote:
>>    This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The fridge
>> side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is closing
>> before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the computer
>> control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The control
>> board has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker supply
>> line leak that flooded it . Freezer compartment is functioning
>> (apparently) correctly . I have disconnected the flap servo and have
>> the flap open to see if the fridge side will cool down , it appears to
>> be convection as I can't find a fan .
>>    Any insights welcome ...
>
>
> That's fairly specific.  I think I'd use BING to search for a more
> product specific troubleshooting website.  I've had better luck that way
> than asking on groups and forums when it comes to household appliances.
>
>

It has been rendered moot . Momma sez "we can afford a new one" so
I'll be picking it up at Lowes in the morning . I could pick it up today
but I'd rather have a drink than drive 120 miles round trip this
afternoon .
--
Snag
"You can lead a dummy to facts
but you can't make him think."

On 9/29/2022 12:34 PM, Snag wrote:
> On 9/29/2022 1:18 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> On 9/29/2022 11:12 AM, Snag wrote:
>>>    This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The fridge
>>> side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is closing
>>> before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the computer
>>> control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The control
>>> board has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker supply
>>> line leak that flooded it . Freezer compartment is functioning
>>> (apparently) correctly . I have disconnected the flap servo and have
>>> the flap open to see if the fridge side will cool down , it appears
>>> to be convection as I can't find a fan .
>>>    Any insights welcome ...
>>
>>
>> That's fairly specific.  I think I'd use BING to search for a more
>> product specific troubleshooting website.  I've had better luck that
>> way than asking on groups and forums when it comes to household
>> appliances.
>>
>>
>
>   It has been rendered moot . Momma sez "we can afford a new one" so
> I'll be picking it up at Lowes in the morning . I could pick it up today
> but I'd rather have a drink than drive 120 miles round trip this
> afternoon .

I can very much related to the remark. In the spirit of the RMHVB&G
have one on me.

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On 9/29/2022 3:09 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
> On 9/29/2022 12:34 PM, Snag wrote:
>> On 9/29/2022 1:18 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>>> On 9/29/2022 11:12 AM, Snag wrote:
>>>>    This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The
>>>> fridge side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is
>>>> closing before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the
>>>> computer control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The
>>>> control board has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker
>>>> supply line leak that flooded it . Freezer compartment is
>>>> functioning (apparently) correctly . I have disconnected the flap
>>>> servo and have the flap open to see if the fridge side will cool
>>>> down , it appears to be convection as I can't find a fan .
>>>>    Any insights welcome ...
>>>
>>>
>>> That's fairly specific.  I think I'd use BING to search for a more
>>> product specific troubleshooting website.  I've had better luck that
>>> way than asking on groups and forums when it comes to household
>>> appliances.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>    It has been rendered moot . Momma sez "we can afford a new one" so
>> I'll be picking it up at Lowes in the morning . I could pick it up
>> today but I'd rather have a drink than drive 120 miles round trip this
>> afternoon .
>
>
> I can very much related to the remark.  In the spirit of the RMHVB&G
> have one on me.
>

Sure will ! Care to join me in a sip or three of my home made
rendition of Galliano ?
Actually I started the conversation about a new unit . This is the
3rd time this (bought used like 7 years ago) fridge has dropped out on
us . I ain't inclined to fix it again , and parts are getting harder to
find . With any luck at all I'll never have to repair a fridge again
(that sound was me knocking on wood) .
--
Snag
"You can lead a dummy to facts
but you can't make him think."

On 9/29/2022 8:38 PM, Snag wrote:
> On 9/29/2022 3:09 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> On 9/29/2022 12:34 PM, Snag wrote:
>>> On 9/29/2022 1:18 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>>>> On 9/29/2022 11:12 AM, Snag wrote:
>>>>>    This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The
>>>>> fridge side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is
>>>>> closing before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the
>>>>> computer control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The
>>>>> control board has been replaced once before - caused by an ice
>>>>> maker supply line leak that flooded it . Freezer compartment is
>>>>> functioning (apparently) correctly . I have disconnected the flap
>>>>> servo and have the flap open to see if the fridge side will cool
>>>>> down , it appears to be convection as I can't find a fan .
>>>>>    Any insights welcome ...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That's fairly specific.  I think I'd use BING to search for a more
>>>> product specific troubleshooting website.  I've had better luck that
>>>> way than asking on groups and forums when it comes to household
>>>> appliances.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>    It has been rendered moot . Momma sez "we can afford a new one" so
>>> I'll be picking it up at Lowes in the morning . I could pick it up
>>> today but I'd rather have a drink than drive 120 miles round trip
>>> this afternoon .
>>
>>
>> I can very much related to the remark.  In the spirit of the RMHVB&G
>> have one on me.
>>
>
>   Sure will ! Care to join me in a sip or three of my home made
> rendition of Galliano ?
>   Actually I started the conversation about a new unit . This is the
> 3rd time this (bought used like 7 years ago) fridge has dropped out on
> us . I ain't inclined to fix it again , and parts are getting harder to
> find . With any luck at all I'll never have to repair a fridge again
> (that sound was me knocking on wood) .

For us its been the shelves, plastic rollers for drawers, etc that have
failed. We had one fridge that was a turd some years back, but Sears
still had a local store then. They gave us a credit for the full price
of our broken machine and said go pick out something else you like.
Generally we always have three fridges and a freezer. One in the
kitchen, one in the "bar", and one in my shop office with the freezer
out in the garage. A fridge failure doesn't usually do more than
inconvenience, although I do sometimes have to impress upon my wife that
temporary doesn't mean forever when she asks me to put something in the
shop fridge.

Now watch. We'll take a lightning strike tonight and it will fry all
four machines. LOL. In fact I think we did lose a fridge to a near
miss the first year we were in this has back in 2006.

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On Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 2:12:27 PM UTC-4, Snag wrote:
> This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The fridge
> side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is closing
> before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the computer
> control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The control board
> has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker supply line leak
> that flooded it . Freezer compartment is functioning (apparently)
> correctly . I have disconnected the flap servo and have the flap open to
> see if the fridge side will cool down , it appears to be convection as I
> can't find a fan .
> Any insights welcome ...
> --
> Snag
> "You can lead a dummy to facts
> but you can't make him think."
There is probably a thermistor in the refrigerator side that reports to the controller. I'd bet that thermistor has gone south. I've replace many of them (my fridge has four). Whopping $2 item, and you'll have a fridge for the garage.

On 10/4/2022 11:33 AM, rangerssuck wrote:
> On Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 2:12:27 PM UTC-4, Snag wrote:
>> This is a big GE side by side , computerized controls . The fridge
>> side is too warm , and the flap that regulates the temp is closing
>> before the compartment is cold . I'm wondering if it's the computer
>> control or a malfunctioning servo motor on the flap . The control board
>> has been replaced once before - caused by an ice maker supply line leak
>> that flooded it . Freezer compartment is functioning (apparently)
>> correctly . I have disconnected the flap servo and have the flap open to
>> see if the fridge side will cool down , it appears to be convection as I
>> can't find a fan .
>> Any insights welcome ...
>> --
>> Snag
>> "You can lead a dummy to facts
>> but you can't make him think."
> There is probably a thermistor in the refrigerator side that reports to the controller. I'd bet that thermistor has gone south. I've replace many of them (my fridge has four). Whopping $2 item, and you'll have a fridge for the garage.
>

The only sensor I could find on the fridge side is a temp sensor near
the top . It (I think) reports to the control board , which opens/closes
a flap also near the top to control air flow from the freezer side .
Doesn't much matter now , there's a shiny new unit occupying that
space now . And I already have a fridge for the shop ...
--
Snag
"You can lead a dummy to facts
but you can't make him think."