GE Refrigerator Repair – Louisville, OH (GTH17GBEDRWW)

A homeowner on High Street in Louisville called about their GE refrigerator making loud noise sometimes when running, sometimes for an hour. Our diagnosis revealed the evaporator fan was the culprit behind the intermittent racket.

The Problem

The customer reported their GE refrigerator makes loud noise sometimes when running, sometimes for an hour. The noise was intermittent but persistent enough to be disruptive when it occurred.

Diagnosis

We found the evaporator fan making noise. This fan circulates air over the evaporator coils, and when the motor bearings wear out or debris interferes with the blades, it creates the loud operational sounds the customer was experiencing.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: WR60X31522 — evaporator fan motor
• Work performed: Replaced fan
• Result: It’s good to go

Is It Worth Repairing?

GE refrigerators from this era are generally solid appliances worth repairing when issues like fan motors fail. The evaporator fan is a relatively straightforward replacement that restores quiet operation without the expense of a new refrigerator.

Maintenance Tips for GE Refrigerators

• Keep condenser coils clean — GE models with bottom-mounted coils should be vacuumed every 6 months
• Check door seals regularly for tears or warping that can cause the cooling system to work harder
• Replace water filters every 6 months to maintain optimal ice maker and water dispenser performance

Appliance Repair in Louisville, OH

Louisville is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, North Canton, and Hartville. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.