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GE Refridgerator not cooling properly?

I removed the back panel in the freezer. the coil was 50% iced up.

After defrosting it, I found the drain tray that connects to the drain tube was rusted out in front of the drain tube.

So, at defrost the water would drain in the cabinet and not underneath.

My theory is that this allowed ice to start building up and continuing.

I patched the hole and am letting it dry.

Anyone have other opinions and give chances that it is fixed.

Is there anyway to check the defrost timer?

All help appreciated!

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    You most likely have the problem nipped in the bud. On a side note, there's no "D" in refrigerator.

  • Honey
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Look in the fridge on the back wall high up near to freezer in the centre. Many GE fridges have a little cup there that receives defrost water from the freezer and directs it into a tube continuing down the outside of the fridge at the back behind the coils. It gets plugged.

    Reach in, give it a twist and pull it straight out. Clean it up. Also use a paper clip to clean the hole it fits into. Shove the little cup back into place and your problem should be fixed.

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