Rob I have a GE side by side model GSS20IEPCWW The evap fan would not run I replaced it and it runs fine My problem now is the compressor and evap fan will not cut off unless the encoder board is turned to the off position or it goes into defrost .I have changed the Thermisters and main board no change . Does this sound like a bad encoder board ? Also if I unplug the encoder board the compressor and evap motor will still run is this normal ? Coils seems to be all frosted Freezer goes down to zero and FF in the mid 30s but will not cut off .
Answer Rob, The encoder board will be just for setting the temps and will not have an effect on the unit shutting off. Based on the symptoms of your refrigerator, the unit would have to be shutting off due to the temps being correct. If the unit was running all the time then the temperatures would be either so lo that everything in the unit would be freezing or they would be too high which would be caused by either a defrost or sealed system issue, in which case neither of these things apply. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, August 18, 2021