Customer Questions and Answers for Air Damper Assembly (Fresh Food Section) by Ge

This air damper assembly regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer into the refrigerator compartment to keep temperatures even. Replace a stuck or broken damper to restore proper cooling and prevent warm spots or food freezing.

• Controls and meters airflow from the freezer to the fresh food section
• Opens and closes in response to temperature control signals to maintain set temperatures
• Helps balance cooling across shelves and drawers for consistent performance
• Failure symptoms include: refrigerator too warm, items freezing in the fresh food section, temperature swings, or clicking/buzzing from the damper area

• Disconnect power before servicing; remove food and shelves to access the damper area
• Remove the damper cover/grille; take out mounting screws or clips and withdraw the assembly
• Position the new assembly squarely in the air channel; reconnect any harness and reinstall covers
• Restore power and allow the refrigerator to stabilize before final temperature checks