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I have a GE Refrigerator refrigerator that is cooling properly after I cleaned the condensor coils and replaced the Defrost Heater. I was wondering why it seems like the refrigerator is running all the time now though! If anyone knows why my refrigerator is running constantly please let me know and I will order the part to fix it.
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how did you defrost your evp.
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Is it reaching the proper temperature. Check the temp. If it is it could be the cold control. Turn it to a warmer temp to see if it cuts off.
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The defrost timer works manually to turn on the defrost heater. You can see the glass tubes turn red and defrost the evaportator! I also replaced the thermostat. The only thing left is the cold control and the defrost timer. Which thing do you think is causing this refrigerator to run continuously. I there any way to test the cold control and defrost timer.
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It does reach the proper temperature but it keeps running. The compressor and fan just run and run and run. Freezer is 0-5 degrees and the cold compartment stays around 35 degrees. I need to know what part will be needed to tell the compressor and fan to turn off!
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If it is refrigerating properly with proper airflow and it’s running continuously the food in the fresh food section will freeze. If this is the case replace the cold control. If not take a look at the controls if the freezer control is set too high it will block some of the airflow to the fresh food section causing a long run time. Refrigerator Runs Continuously Repair Guide
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Some people are saying that it might be the motherboard but this model appears to not have a motherboard. I checked all over the back of the refrigerator and nothing exists in form of a cover for the motherboard. I am leaning more towards the cold control because I got up this morning and it was 20 degrees in the cold section and I turned the temp control down and the compressor and fan still kept running.
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The model number starts with tfx means that its too old for a mother board. If it is that cold in the fresh food section the cold control is bad.
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Thank you very much for your help! Between You, me and a gentleman I called we have concluded that the cold control is bad. Luckily Cashwells is about 30 minutes from my house and I will be picking up the part tomorrow. Hopefully by Monday afternoon my refrigerator will be back to normal for about 100 dollars to fix counting the heater and thermostat I bought friday. I hope that the rest of your day is blessed. I wish I could order my parts through appliance parts pros but I need the part by tomorrow. I have already gone without my refrigerator for 4 days and need it back immediately. This is a wonderfurl forum and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks again applianceman!
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