PTS25SHPARBS GE Profile arctica refrigerator - not staying cold

[caleb_m]

Model Number

PTS25SHPARBS

Brand

GE

Age

More than 10 years

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GE profile arctica. Model: PTS25SHPARBS

Used fridge that has always been a little noisy and condenser fan revved up and down. Recently the fan stopped and fridge and freezer both ran about 20°F above set temp (0 and 37). IR thermometer showed range of temps from -11 to +25 in freezer compartment while temp display showed 16-20. Small amount of ice on the vents in rear panel but no accumulation or obstruction of vents or condenser.
 Seems to be burned out condenser fan motor, and/or control board? Multimeter test of fan at 20k ohms shows 1.77 red-white, 18.4 red-blue, and out of range red-yellow.
I'm more of a nuts and bolts guy than electrical, so I'd appreciate confirmation that the fan is dead and detailed guidance on diagnosing the control board.

 

[caleb_m]

EDIT: It's the evaporator fan in the freezer compartment I'm looking at, not the condenser.

 

[Jake]

Hi,

Yes, You will possibly need a new motherboard and evaporator fan motor to fix this. Unplug the refrigerator and see if you find burnt spots under R53 like @jasper60103 found here:

FIXED - GTH22SHSARSS GE Fridge/freezer not cooling - Intermittent problem

Hello, all. I just joined the forum and could use some help troubleshooting a problem. I have a GE fridge/freezer Model #GTH22SHSARSS. Freezer on the top. Bought it new 2004. The problem is the fridge/freezer stopped cooling several times over the past couple months. I cycle power (at the...

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Here's the motherboard for your model:
WR55X10942C Control Board


Video included in part link. (Unplug your refrigerator first).

Here's the evaporator fan motor for your model:
Evaporator Fan Motor WR60X10228