GE GFE29HSDCSS Refrigerator Not Cooling, Freezer Frozen

[MMcCawley]

Model Number

GFE29HSDCSS

Brand

GE

Age

6-10 years

Hi,

Refrigerator is at 57*F, freezer at 5*F. I inspected the evaporator and it was frozen over and fan did not appear to be working. I spun it by hand and it has been working fine since although it feels a little rough when I rotate the blades. I also noticed that the aluminum drip tray under the evaporator is covered in a layer of ice. I then pulled the compressor cover off the rear of the refrigerator and the rear drip tray was dry and the drip tube going to the evaporator is clogged with ice.

I'm planning to replace the fan but my question is: Would a faulty fan also cause the drip tray to freeze up or could there be something else going on? This will be the second time I've replaced the fan (previously had an issue w/refrigerator getting warm) so I'm wondering if there could be something else going on.

Also worth noting, the evaporator went through a defrost cycle and was warm to the touch so I'm assuming the defrost function is working correctly.

 

[Jake]

I'm planning to replace the fan but my question is: Would a faulty fan also cause the drip tray to freeze up or could there be something else going on?

Yes, its just that fan motor not working properly causing the drip tray to freeze up too.

Here's the refrigerator evaporator fan motor for your model:
Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor WR60X26866


There is a video in the refrigerator evaporator fan motor link that shows you how to access it.

There is also a note--->Note: Replace with Fan motor WR60X26866 and Boot WR24X27948. Both are needed.

Here's the Boot:
Evaporator Motor Mounting Seal WR24X27948

 

[MMcCawley]

Great, thanks Jake. I'll give the fan a shot!

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good, let us know how it goes.