Dan January 09, 2013 for Model Number GE GSH25JFXBWW I recently asked a question about the defrost thermostat for this GE freezer. I tested a new one before installing it and it would only open when it reached a very high temperature. Since I'm accustomed to similar thermostats opening around 55 F, I thought it was defective. I couild not find the specifications for the replacement thermostat anywhere. I pulled out the old one and found the labeling on it. To my surprise, it was marked 140 F. I see a lot of these GE fridges with defrost problem the same as mine (freezer works fine, but defrost cycle seems to run long and melt the ice....ice cubes are always frozen into a large block). So....here's my question. Is this just poorly designed? would a lower temp thermostat fix this problem? BTW, I've also tested the thermistors; they appear to be good (18K ohm cold with steady decrease to below 3 K ohm when warmed). I hate to spend $150 for a new control board because, based on other customers' experiences I don't have much faith that it will fix the problem. This is driving me crazy. Please help!
1 Answer Hello Dan, The defrost thermostat is actually an overtemp thermostat. The resistance reading for the thermistor should be at 0 degrees 42.5K ohms, at 37 degrees 14.0K ohms and at 77 degrees 4.92K ohms. Which would mean that when you tested the thermistor WR55X10025 the temp was approximately 30 degrees. You want to check the thermistor from the control board with the thermistor in place with ice around it. This will give you the most accurate reading. Also check your defrost heater WR51X10055 to make sure that it is good. Check it for continuity. Read More...
Tommy August 19, 2011 for Model Number GSL25JFTABS Regarding my previous question on access to replace the freedzer temperature sensor (Thermister) and Thermostat -- If I understand correctly, I gain acces from inside the freezer area by removing the back wall. Is this correct? Many thanks!
1 Answer Hi Tommy. Yes, all the parts you are about to replace will be in the freezer. You have to put your food in laundry baskets with towels on top. They should suffice until your repair is complete.Remove the ice bin first, dump the cubes and turn the bin upside down outside so the water will completely dry. Then shut off the ice maker. With a towel remove the light bulb. Take the shelves out lying them in order to put them back in correctly. Concentrate on the bottom half of the back wall removal. Remove a green ground clip that must be reinserted upon reassembly. The defrost thermostat is on the 5/16" copper line on the rt.upper side. Make sure you clamp it on so the defrost thermostat reads "line" temp. Hope this helps . Thank you. Read More...
Tommy A. August 19, 2011 for Model Number GSL25JFTABS As a follow-on to my previous questions on over-thawing in the freezer compartment --- In reading some of the other posts, I see where some of the Motherboards for this model refrigerator require cuting of the Thermistor leads. If my serial number is ZSL..., do I need to cut those leads? My new motherboard did not come with instructions, but it was pretty easy to figure out how it went in. Now, since I did not cut those leads on the new motherboard, I was/am still having the same issue and was told to replace the Thermostat and Temperature sensors that sit in the evaporator area. Problem is, I can not figure out how to get into the compartment where these parts are located. It seems I need to go in through the area just behind the motherboard. I can take out the motherboard, but cannot get the housing into which it mounts to come out. Two big rubber plugs through which the wiring all runs do not want to rotate to release the housing are seemingly the biggest part of the problem. The other problem is the housing just does not seem to want to budge even if I could get the rubber plugs out. It seems to be glued to the refrigerator framework. Do I need a special tool to release the rubber plugs through which the wires all run? Do I need to do something special to un-glue the housing from the refrigerator case? Am I doing it all wrong in the first place??? Tommy
1 Answer Hi Tommy. You will need to change 2 parts in the freezer area. Pull off the back inner wall and replace these parts. They are what controls the defrost and monitor the temperatures in the cavity. The defrost thermostat is clipped on the incoming sealed system tube above the evaporator. Cut the wire off the old defrost thermostat as close to the device as you can so you will have enough wire to work with. The same as the thermistor. Replace it using(saving) the origional wire cut off close to the device. The defrost thermostat is part # WR50X10065. The thermister is part # WR55X10025. Thank you. Read More...
Tommy A. August 04, 2011 for Model Number GSL25JFTABS I have had problems with the freezer defrost system. It comes on and melts down the ice in the ice maker to the extent that when it starts back up again it crates a block of ice that will not move through the ice dispensing system. It even freezes up the auger motor. At your suggestion, I replaced the "Mother Board." NO JOY. Same problem exists. Is there a sensor in the freezer compartment that is causing too much defrosting to occur, or what???? HELP PLEASE! I don't want to spend anothe $100+ on this refrigerator.
1 Answer Hi tommy. There is also a thermistor on top of the evaporator area that controls tempertaure. This part # is [AP3185407. This part along with the defrost thermostat should be changed together to insure proper temperature sensing. Thank you. Read More...
Joel P. July 08, 2011 for Model Number GE - GSL25JFTA Things go from rock hard to soft in the freezer. The ice in the bucket melts then freezes together. Now I have noticed that the temp controls on the door randomly change. I have replaced the main board and that did not fix the problem. Any other suggestions?? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Joel. You will need to check and make sure the evaporator fan motor WR60X10185 is running properly. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/4220-ge-refrigerators-gs-ps-models-evaporator-fan-motor-test-replacement.html Read More...
Joel April 21, 2011 for Model Number gsh25jfta-ww What would you suggest I change for this model the control board or defrost t/stat for freezing up. It has froze up twice in a months time. It does have the automatic defrost. Thanks for the help
1 Answer Hello Joel. You will need to test the heater WR51X10055 and defrost thermostat. The should read closed for continuity when cold. If they are good, then you will need to replace the control board WR55X10942C. You can test the heater and defrost thermostat with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Joel April 09, 2011 for Model Number Ge model gsh25jfta-ww Is there a automatic defrost timer on my refrigerator and where is it located?
1 Answer Hello Joel! The defrost is controlled by the main control board WR55X10942C located on the back of the refrigerator. Hope this helps! Read More...