Last updated on August 14th, 2022 at 01:27 pm
Noticing that your Ge refrigerator is not getting cold isn’t a wholesome experience. However, this does not mean that it has completely gone bad.
Your Ge refrigerator can become warm due to some very minor reasons such as overloading the fridge or complex problems like a faulty main control board.
The most common reason your refrigerator is warm can be due to a faulty evaporator fan motor or frozen evaporator coils. Also, other reasons why this issue may hit your fridge are a defective thermistor, open door casket, faulty start relay, dirty condenser coil, and others.
Why Is My Refrigerator Not Getting Cold But The Freezer Works?
Despite being heavy-duty appliances, refrigerators sometimes require tender care while handling them. Therefore, it is frustrating and troubling when it develops a fault.
Nevertheless, the probability of your refrigerator not developing any fault at all is either very slim or does not even exist.
One of the significant problems likely to arise when using your refrigerator is having a cold freezer while your fridge is warm or not getting cold.
How to tackle this problem is pretty straightforward, but you can not blindly attempt repairing your fridge unless you know why it is not getting cold in the first instance.
Let’s quickly go through the potential culprits you should look for when you have such a problem without further ado.
#1. Check Power Supply
If you notice that your fridge is not getting cold, the first thing to do is to check if electricity is being supplied to it.
It may sound elementary, but it will save you a lot of unnecessary stress that you will go through if you ignore it.
Importantly, don’t just check the sockets or switches but also fuse and breaker boxes. Check all extension cords too!
#2. Ensure It Is Running At The Right Temperature
Refrigerators work perfectly at an optimum temperature of 35 – 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
A higher temperature will cause spoilage, while a low temperature will cause all food to be defrosted.
The thermostat displays the fridge’s temperature in an analog format or a digital display like a thermometer.
A broken thermostat is likely to cause your fridge to stop cooling. Luckily, it can either be fixed or replaced.
#3. Loose Door Casket
Cold air escapes from the fridge when the door seal is broken or damaged. Also, always check if the casket or door on your refrigerator is closed correctly.
#4. Evaporator Fan Motor
The evaporator fan motor is what supplies cold air over the coils. Therefore, whenever these evaporator fan motors get faulty, it is unlikely for you to have a cold fridge.
Once you notice an unusual noise or if the fan blades stop working occasionally, do well to check the fan motors as soon as possible.
#5. Damper Control Assembly
Whenever the damper control assembly is faulty, it automatically blocks any cold air from the freezer section that should usually be supplied to the fridge.
The damper control assembly is controlled primarily by the thermostat.
#6. Temperature Control Board
Temperature control boards are responsible for transferring voltage to the compressor and evaporator fan motor.
Therefore, electricity will no longer be received by the compressor and evaporator fan motor once it gets faulty, automatically causing your fridge to stop cooling.
#7. Defrost Control Board
The defrost control board controls all defrost cycles with its defrost thermostat and defrost heater.
As a result, frost will begin to pile up and accumulate on the evaporator coil whenever the defrost control board fails.
As a result, cold air will no longer be circulated in the fridge.
#8. Main Control Board
The final but not the slightest reason why your refrigerator is not cooling can be due to a faulty or failed main control board which is rarely the case, but still, always check to be sure that it is not the reason your fridge is not cooling.
How Do You Fix A Warm Fridge And Cold Freezer?
Refrigerator warm freezer cold is a typical day-to-day problem that your refrigerator may develop, among other issues.
However, it is entirely nothing to beat yourself up too much about because it is easy to deal with, especially if you have identified the cause or reason why it has become warm all of a sudden.
While you can quickly fix it from the comfort of your home without needing the assistance of a professional, to be on the safer side, call a professional right away to assist you.
Apart from calling up a professional, ensure that you go through the manual guide of your refrigerator over and over again.
Every chance will address refrigerator warm freezer cold problems and possible solutions proffered.
Besides, the manual represents the Manufacturer’s words to you.
You may not have your manual available or not even have the funds to hire a professional to help you fix your refrigerator.
Here is what you should do.
#1. Check The Refrigerator Coil
Frost is likely to accumulate on the evaporator coil, thereby reducing airflow.
To check if there is an accumulation of ice crystals on the evaporator coil, do well to take a careful look at the access panels to see if you can find ice crystals or white residues on the coils, which are most likely mold growth.
To remove the frost or mold growth, gently remove the evaporator coil and clean them thoroughly with a clean cotton swab dipped in alcohol till there is no ice or mold on it.
Make sure you clean the entire fridge and allow it to dry before reassembling any panels or plugs.
#2. Is The Evaporator Fan Motor Faulty?
A faulty evaporator fan motor is effortless to detect. However, when they get defective, the blades begin to make so much noise when turning or stopping entirely, even if you try rotating the edges with your hand.
If this is the case, replace the evaporator fan motors as soon as possible!
#3. Your Fridge Might Be Too Packed
Airflow restriction is restricted when your refrigerator gets overloaded because old and dirty unused containers take up so much space.
First, try disposing of all spoiled foods’ unwanted and empty containers; after this, thoroughly clean your fridge with warm water and a dishwasher.
Next, remove and rearrange the shelves for more space. Lastly, stop overloading your fridge. Store up only foods you will use within a short period.
#4. A Faulty Defrost System
A defrost system is a highly complex system whereby many refrigerator components work together to produce ice in the fridge and keep it cold.
However, ice may accumulate over the back panel of the fridge and stop the flow of air.
You can use a vacuum cleaner or a hand dryer to melt away all the ice.
If you have done all you need to do and your fridge is still warm, seek professional help and change all faulty parts of your refrigerator.
How Much Does It Cost To Replace An Evaporator Fan In A Refrigerator?
The evaporator fan serves as a coolant for your fridge, and it is almost impossible for the refrigerator to run well when it has a fault.
To replace it costs between $120 and $200 on average.
As expected, all the refrigerator parts are prone to wear and tear and never immune to developing faults.
If the problem on your refrigerator is beyond what you can fix and you want to replace it, it may cost you so much or less depending on the particular refrigerator part you want to replace.
Conclusion
Ge refrigerators often develop minor or significant issues and require replacement for the faulty parts.
Common reasons you may have a refrigerator warm freezer cold problem include faulty evaporator coil, temperature control board, and damper control assembly, or you may overload your fridge.
All these can easily be managed, repaired, or even replaced. Nonetheless, replacing an evaporator fan costs between $120 and $200.