[JIS]

Hi,

I have a seven year old GE Profile Arctica side by side frig that hasn't been cooling properly - both freezer and fridge. It started last Dec - the freezer went up into the 40's and the fridge even hotter. I ran the diagnostics - everything check out ok. I cleaned the jelly roll condenser (the one that the manuals says doesn't need cleaning), it was pretty dirty. I notice that the condenser fan was weak - I could easily stop it with my finger. I let it run over night and it went back down to normal temp. BTW - the problem started shortly after a power failure. I unplugged it to "reboot" - just in case.

It started acting up again a couple of days ago. I unplugged it again for a few minutes to see if it resets - BTW it appears we had another power failure the day before. The temp started to go down so I pushed the unit back into place. The next morning it was running hot again. I pulled the unit out from the wall and got side tracked - when I returned the temp started going down again. I left it out, away from the wall, and the temps been normal for a day and a half.

I was going to replace the condenser fan but was wondering if the problem could actually be the main board since it probably controls the fan. Should I check the evaporator? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Joe

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It is most like the mother board that is failing.

The mother board controls the entire operation of the fridge.

Here is link to your fridge model PSS25NGMA.

For a detailed parts list you will need the last two digit of your model number.

[JIS]

Since I already have the fan motor I'll start with that

If that doesn't work I'll order the mother board. Is there any way I could check the feed to the motor?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

You would need a meter to check the voltage at the motor leads.