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Model: GBS22HBRB	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Trudy12357		#1 Posted : Sunday, August 28, 2011 1:43:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/28/2011(UTC) Posts: 3		My fridge and bottom freezer are not cooling properly, freezer totally defrosted everything. The compressor is continuously running, the condenser fan is not running at all. Air still blows some in both fridge and freezer. The compressor is very warm to the touch. Help!! :confused:


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Trudy12357		#2 Posted : Sunday, August 28, 2011 3:11:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/28/2011(UTC) Posts: 3		Originally Posted by: Trudy12357 My fridge and bottom freezer are not cooling properly, freezer totally defrosted everything. The compressor is continuously running, the condenser fan is not running at all. Air still blows some in both fridge and freezer. The compressor is very warm to the touch. Help!! :confused: Tried putting large floor fan on back of fridge, compressor is alot cooler but fridge/freezer is still warm. I just unplugged it for a while.... :mad:


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richappy		#3 Posted : Monday, August 29, 2011 3:10:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		You must verify the compressor is running, if so, the condenser would be warm. If not warm, you have refrigeration problems for a pro to look at.


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Trudy12357		#4 Posted : Monday, August 29, 2011 3:31:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/28/2011(UTC) Posts: 3		Tested the mother board with a voltage tester and it is working. The compressor gets warm and hums so it is working. We are replacing the condensor fan motor for about $100. Part will be in tomorrow. Food still in a cooler....


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richappy		#5 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:09:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		I would also replace the motherboard AP4436216


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