Mike Gooden for Model Number GSH25JFXBWW 1)Is there a way to check the damper assembly for proper operation? 2) If the damper is malfunctioning i.e. not opening when it should, could that cause the same symptoms as a failed evaporator defroster? 3) What conditions trigger the damper to open and close.
Answer Mike, open the refrigerator door and with the unit running, you should be able to feel air blowing into the refrigerator side, ,if you don't feel any air, check the evaporator coils to see if they are impacted with frost. Any build up of frost would indicate a defrost heater failure. You can remove the rear panel and check the heater for continuity Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, July 12, 2018