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bob perret		#1 Posted : Friday, November 15, 2013 10:07:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/15/2013(UTC) Posts: 4		My GE side by side is working(ice maker makes ice but the screw mechanism to move cubes not working for last 3 years) now has developed a weird "knock" sound about every 15 sec and when it occurs the room lights flicker? Any thoughts. Thanks
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Appliance Ninja		#2 Posted : Friday, November 15, 2013 10:13:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		It sounds like your compressor is shutting off on the overload (the knock sound) and is drawing excessive current when trying to start (the dimming lights). May I please have your model number so I am able to provide you with accurate, model specific information?
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bob perret		#3 Posted : Monday, November 18, 2013 2:52:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/15/2013(UTC) Posts: 4		It's a GE GSL25 JFRF BS thanks
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Appliance Ninja		#4 Posted : Monday, November 18, 2013 2:55:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		Thank you! So is the unit still keeping good temperatures in both sections?
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bob perret		#5 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:41:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/15/2013(UTC) Posts: 4		yes it does keep good temps on both sides.
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Appliance Ninja		#6 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:24:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		Okay, so the compressor is not likely the issue. Can you tell where the knocking noise comes from?
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bob perret		#7 Posted : Monday, December 16, 2013 11:05:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/15/2013(UTC) Posts: 4		Nija It sounds like the noise is coming from the back. Its not constant, and sonetimes less loud then others.
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