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Ge french door fridge not cooling enough.
If the refrigerator is running but not cooling at all or is not cold enough several factors may influence the temperature.
Gaskets the flexible elastic strip around the edges of the doors designed to seal the doors closed can tear and leak warm or humid air into your fridge.
On refrigerators with only one evaporator the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment.
Your freezer s door seal also known as a gasket lines the inside perimeter of the freezer door.
Most often this problem is caused by something easy to fix.
If the evaporator fan is not working it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment.
There are two fans in the freezer compartment behind the rear wall the black fan on the left runs cold air to the freezer box and the fan that s white in the centre cools the refrigerator.
Causes of refrigerators not cooling can be related to power supply controls the door not closing properly or even simply the weather being too warm and the refrigerator being unable to handle the ambient heat.
If this occurs the freezer may still get cold while the refrigerator will not get cold.
Freezer was not cold enough and fridge was cool.
Ge refrigerators that don rsquo t cool properly will allow food to spoil.
The door gaskets in a refrigerator ensure a sealed closure every time you shut the door.
How to diagnose and quickly repair a ge refrigerator that is not cooling.
If your gasket has torn you should replace it and see if your fridge stays cooler.
If the seal becomes damaged or cracked however warm air can enter the freezer and reduce its temperature.
The cold air can t circulate.
Refrigerator not cooling enough.
When the seal is intact it effectively keeps cold air in and warm air out.
Check the temperature control settings.
Defrost system problems dirty condenser coils fan failures leaky door gaskets or control problems can lead to your freezer not getting cold enough.
For dial or digital readout models adjust your temperature control by one number higher for a cooler temperature setting.
Be sure the fridge is plugged in and getting power.
Inspect the door seal for damage.
A refrigerator not staying cold enough is a hassle as you are at risk of spoiling the foods inside.
I have a ge cafe fridge.
Before you attempt more complex repairs try these simple fixes if your refrigerator is not cooling and if your freezer is not working.