PZS25KSEBFSS GE Profile Side-by-Side Frost

[Starburst]

Model Number

PZS25KSEBFSS

Brand

GE

Age

6-10 years

I am trying to understand what is a normal amount of frost on the freezer coils. I've attached a photo to help me diagnosis this issue. The freezer has been on since 9 pm last night and it currently at 2 degrees and 37 degrees.

Recently my refrigerator wasn't getting below 45 degrees. I found the Fresh Food Thermistor to be bad so I replaced it and fridge is colder again. It has taken about 16 hours to reach 2 degrees in freezer and 37 degrees for refrigerator, but it was sitting around 70 degrees with doors open when I started the cooling process.

Now I am trying to see if I need to test my heater, defrost timer and/or the defrost thermostat but not sure if this amount of frost is normal.

Thanks for the help.

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Pic from Appliance411

Above shows what the frost should and should not look like.

Your pics shows fairly good and even frost from the bottom up until the last 3 coils which appear to be bare = a weak refrigeration system. Could be a leaker, restriction, inefficient compressor or any combination of these.

It has taken about 16 hours to reach 2 degrees in freezer and 37 degrees for refrigerator, but it was sitting around 70 degrees with doors open when I started the cooling process.

Usually should take 4-6 hours to start and get back to temp, 12 hours to be back at temp, and 24 hours before getting into a normal on and off routine.

jeff sr.