GE Monogram ZISW420DRA freezer too cold fridge warm

[Jimmyw]

On 10/9/2024 at 10:59 AM, Mr. mizer said:

Yeah I don't a notification either when you post, but just happened to look. I hate to jinks myself, but I must say I've been very happy so far with our fridge since I last posted in July - like 2 months ago. And working through what I consider the worst time of the year due to the high humidity. So not quite enough time to fully claim success, but looking good so far.

I really think you should go into the freezer roof section and open up that passage way between the freezer and refrigerator sections so the air flow isn't so constricted. I opened it up but cutting out some of the styrofoam that partially blocks the vent. Re-read posts from 2 months ago and hopefully what I wrote gives you enough of a guide.

I too was like you. I was at my last straw for this fridge. Then I thought okay attack with some brute force. What's the worst that could happen. Since the return passage way kept getting blocked - open it up.

Again just so it is clear. We're talking about the passage way that returns warm air from the fridge side to the freezer side. When that warm moist air hits the cold in the freezer side it condenses right there in the passage way. And note there is no damper in this return passage way. The cold air enters the fridge section from the freezer section using a different passage way (in the rear of the compartments)  - which does have a damper.

Anyway - that's my story. I'd be interested what you do.

Oh, and the thermistors, there is a self test you can run described in the service manual.

https://visualizador.serviplus.com.mx/datos_pt/refr/manuales/ServiceManual_31-9091.pdf

I don't think your problem is the thermistors. If they normally report and control the fridge when the vent isn't blocked - they're likely just fine.

Let me know

You can email me at jimfwong@gmail.com

[Jimmyw]

On 10/9/2024 at 10:59 AM, Mr. mizer said:

Yeah I don't a notification either when you post, but just happened to look. I hate to jinks myself, but I must say I've been very happy so far with our fridge since I last posted in July - like 2 months ago. And working through what I consider the worst time of the year due to the high humidity. So not quite enough time to fully claim success, but looking good so far.

I really think you should go into the freezer roof section and open up that passage way between the freezer and refrigerator sections so the air flow isn't so constricted. I opened it up but cutting out some of the styrofoam that partially blocks the vent. Re-read posts from 2 months ago and hopefully what I wrote gives you enough of a guide.

I too was like you. I was at my last straw for this fridge. Then I thought okay attack with some brute force. What's the worst that could happen. Since the return passage way kept getting blocked - open it up.

Again just so it is clear. We're talking about the passage way that returns warm air from the fridge side to the freezer side. When that warm moist air hits the cold in the freezer side it condenses right there in the passage way. And note there is no damper in this return passage way. The cold air enters the fridge section from the freezer section using a different passage way (in the rear of the compartments)  - which does have a damper.

Anyway - that's my story. I'd be interested what you do.

Oh, and the thermistors, there is a self test you can run described in the service manual.

https://visualizador.serviplus.com.mx/datos_pt/refr/manuales/ServiceManual_31-9091.pdf

I don't think your problem is the thermistors. If they normally report and control the fridge when the vent isn't blocked - they're likely just fine.

Let me know

I did some more disassembly.  Is the foam in the following picture what you removed?

 

[Jimmyw]

On 10/9/2024 at 10:59 AM, Mr. mizer said:

Yeah I don't a notification either when you post, but just happened to look. I hate to jinks myself, but I must say I've been very happy so far with our fridge since I last posted in July - like 2 months ago. And working through what I consider the worst time of the year due to the high humidity. So not quite enough time to fully claim success, but looking good so far.

I really think you should go into the freezer roof section and open up that passage way between the freezer and refrigerator sections so the air flow isn't so constricted. I opened it up but cutting out some of the styrofoam that partially blocks the vent. Re-read posts from 2 months ago and hopefully what I wrote gives you enough of a guide.

I too was like you. I was at my last straw for this fridge. Then I thought okay attack with some brute force. What's the worst that could happen. Since the return passage way kept getting blocked - open it up.

Again just so it is clear. We're talking about the passage way that returns warm air from the fridge side to the freezer side. When that warm moist air hits the cold in the freezer side it condenses right there in the passage way. And note there is no damper in this return passage way. The cold air enters the fridge section from the freezer section using a different passage way (in the rear of the compartments)  - which does have a damper.

Anyway - that's my story. I'd be interested what you do.

Oh, and the thermistors, there is a self test you can run described in the service manual.

https://visualizador.serviplus.com.mx/datos_pt/refr/manuales/ServiceManual_31-9091.pdf

I don't think your problem is the thermistors. If they normally report and control the fridge when the vent isn't blocked - they're likely just fine.

Let me know

Well,  I got nothing to lose.  So is this what you are talking about?

[Jimmyw]

On 10/9/2024 at 10:59 AM, Mr. mizer said:

Yeah I don't a notification either when you post, but just happened to look. I hate to jinks myself, but I must say I've been very happy so far with our fridge since I last posted in July - like 2 months ago. And working through what I consider the worst time of the year due to the high humidity. So not quite enough time to fully claim success, but looking good so far.

I really think you should go into the freezer roof section and open up that passage way between the freezer and refrigerator sections so the air flow isn't so constricted. I opened it up but cutting out some of the styrofoam that partially blocks the vent. Re-read posts from 2 months ago and hopefully what I wrote gives you enough of a guide.

I too was like you. I was at my last straw for this fridge. Then I thought okay attack with some brute force. What's the worst that could happen. Since the return passage way kept getting blocked - open it up.

Again just so it is clear. We're talking about the passage way that returns warm air from the fridge side to the freezer side. When that warm moist air hits the cold in the freezer side it condenses right there in the passage way. And note there is no damper in this return passage way. The cold air enters the fridge section from the freezer section using a different passage way (in the rear of the compartments)  - which does have a damper.

Anyway - that's my story. I'd be interested what you do.

Oh, and the thermistors, there is a self test you can run described in the service manual.

https://visualizador.serviplus.com.mx/datos_pt/refr/manuales/ServiceManual_31-9091.pdf

I don't think your problem is the thermistors. If they normally report and control the fridge when the vent isn't blocked - they're likely just fine.

Let me know

Well,  I got nothing to lose.  So is this what you are talking about?

[Jimmyw]

On 10/9/2024 at 10:59 AM, Mr. mizer said:

Yeah I don't a notification either when you post, but just happened to look. I hate to jinks myself, but I must say I've been very happy so far with our fridge since I last posted in July - like 2 months ago. And working through what I consider the worst time of the year due to the high humidity. So not quite enough time to fully claim success, but looking good so far.

I really think you should go into the freezer roof section and open up that passage way between the freezer and refrigerator sections so the air flow isn't so constricted. I opened it up but cutting out some of the styrofoam that partially blocks the vent. Re-read posts from 2 months ago and hopefully what I wrote gives you enough of a guide.

I too was like you. I was at my last straw for this fridge. Then I thought okay attack with some brute force. What's the worst that could happen. Since the return passage way kept getting blocked - open it up.

Again just so it is clear. We're talking about the passage way that returns warm air from the fridge side to the freezer side. When that warm moist air hits the cold in the freezer side it condenses right there in the passage way. And note there is no damper in this return passage way. The cold air enters the fridge section from the freezer section using a different passage way (in the rear of the compartments)  - which does have a damper.

Anyway - that's my story. I'd be interested what you do.

Oh, and the thermistors, there is a self test you can run described in the service manual.

https://visualizador.serviplus.com.mx/datos_pt/refr/manuales/ServiceManual_31-9091.pdf

I don't think your problem is the thermistors. If they normally report and control the fridge when the vent isn't blocked - they're likely just fine.

Let me know

Well,  I got nothing to lose.  So is this what you are talking about?

[Mr. mizer]

Thought I replied to Jimmyw question here in the forum. Jimmy and I have been direct emailing on this subject. For the benefit of anyone who may read this, the answer is YES. And based on the picture appears Jimmy has already broken out the styrofoam to open the return vent up.

And an update on my fridge: I can report as of today it is still behaving nicely. No issues. More time needed.