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GE freezer fan not working
Common reasons your GE freezer fan is not working
The most common reasons your GE freezer fan is not working are a failed compressor, malfunctioning electronic control board or a bad evaporator.
65% of the time it's the Compressor
12% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
11% of the time it's the Evaporator
12% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE freezer
Compressor Replacement
When the freezer fan is not running, a failed compressor could be causing the problem. The freezer fan runs at the same time as the compressor. If the compressor motor is bad or the compressor is locked up, the electronic control will detect the compressor problem and stop the fan in many freezers. When the freezer fan isn’t working and you don’t hear the compressor running, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and check the freezer. The technician will replace the compressor if it is bad.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
If the freezer fan is not working, the problem could be caused by a malfunctioning electronic control board. The electronic control board receives signals from various sensors to monitor the temperature inside the freezer. Using the information it receives from these sensors, the board starts or stops the compressor and fan. A bad internal relay or corrupted internal logic on the circuit board can prevent the electronic control board from sending electric current to the fan. When the freezer fan is not working, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the problem. The technician will replace the electronic control board if it’s bad.
Evaporator Replacement
When the fan is not working in your freezer, a bad evaporator can be causing the problem. The evaporator cools the air inside the freezer. Bent cooling fins on the evaporator can build up frost and ice that can block the blades of the evaporator fan and prevent the fan from running. Replacing the evaporator involves recovering and recharging the refrigerant in the sealed system. Because the EPA regulates the handling and disposal of all refrigerants, a certified service technician is required to perform the repair. When your freezer won’t cool at all, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the problem.
Why is the fan not working on my GE freezer?
The evaporator fan in an upright freezer blows air across the evaporator and through the freezer cabinet to cool the freezer. If the fan stops working, the freezer won’t cool properly.
When the compressor runs and the freezer fan is getting power but not working, you’ll typically need to replace the fan motor.
Here’s a video that shows how to replace the evaporator fan in an upright freezer:
- Unplug the freezer to disconnect electrical power.
- Move highly perishable food to a cooler or other cooled space. The freezer will be without power for about 45 minutes, which shouldn't affect most frozen foods.
- Remove the evaporator cover.
- Unplug the evaporator fan wire harness. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the evaporator fan in the bracket. Pull the evaporator fan out of the freezer.
- Install the new evaporator fan.
- Reassemble the freezer and plug in the power cord. Reload food in the freezer.
If you’re not certain that the freezer fan is bad or you need to have a technician install a new evaporator fan in your freezer, schedule freezer repair service.
What to expect when you experience a GE freezer fan not working issue
How is the fan not working problem fixed?
Correcting most fan not working problems usually involves replacing the compressor, electronic control board or evaporator. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a freezer fan that is not working
When the freezer fan is not working it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of freezer failures.
What to look out for with a freezer fan not working diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your freezer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Glossary Terms
A freezer bag is a specially designed plastic bag used for the cold storage of food in the freezer, offering protection against freezer burn and preserving the food's freshness and flavor over extended periods.
A freezer compressor is a vital component of a freezer's refrigeration system, functioning as a pump to circulate refrigerant through the system, which cools the interior by absorbing and expelling heat.
A freezer door gasket is a flexible seal that outlines the edge of the freezer door, ensuring an airtight closure to maintain cold temperatures inside and prevent warm air from entering.
A manual defrost freezer is an appliance that needs to be switched off and allowed to thaw periodically to remove accumulated ice, ensuring efficient operation and storage space maximization.