GE Monogram (model: ZISW48DCA) stop cooling both freezer and refrigerator

[machouicha]

Hi All:
I have a side-by-side built in 48" refrigerator, it has been built around 2000. It looks like the evaporator, compressor, condenser, etc... are all on the top. last two months, it started stop cooling for like 2 days, then it will resume working fine. When it stop the cooling I notice in the freezer side water driping. Last 3 weeks it stops completely cooling for both the refrigerator and the freezer. I did some googling and did clean up the condenser, replaced the mechanical timer, still same problem. The compressor looks fine. I am suspecting it is the evaporator based on my googling. I attached a photo, but I am not sure how to go about. It looks to me that the evaporator is kind of sealed. Thanks for any help or pointer!

 

[Jake]

Is the compressor and condenser fan motor running when its not cooling?

If so, then you have a sealed system problem.

The sealed system consists of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, heat exchanger, filter/drier and refrigerant. Common problems with a sealed system are bad compressors, refrigerant leaks, and system restrictions.

We don't really get into sealed system repair here, there's a lot to it. Compressor/sealed system work is not a repair a normal consumer can do. Doing compressor/sealed system work is very unique craft that you need to be trained in with lots of hands on experience.

Doing sealed system work requires you to have a turbo torch, acetylene for the torch, knowledge of how to use and weld with a turbo torch, also having a vacuum pump, and the proper amount of R-134a to use, changing the Filter Drier as well, solder, flux, silfloss, sandpaper, etc.

You need to be a certified Type 1 40 CFR part 82, subpart F. AHAM-NARDA Refrigerant Tech. to change Compressors or do any sealed system work involving Freon(Refrigerant Gas). I got certified on 11-17-1994 when i worked for Montgomery Ward Service Dept.

You'd have to have a licensed refrigeration tech come out and do it for you.

 

[machouicha]

Than you for your prompt reply. I will get a certified technician.

 

[machouicha]

I forgot to reply to your questions. The compressor is definitely running, and the condenser are both definitely running.

 

[Jake]

Thanks for the update!

The compressor is definitely running, and the condenser are both definitely running.

That confirms you have a sealed system problem.