GE Refrigerator Repair (Model GFE29HGDDWW) – Richville, OH

A GE side-by-side refrigerator in Richville, OH stopped cooling properly while the freezer continued working fine. The fresh food compartment temperature had climbed to 54°F when we arrived. After testing the evaporator fan motor, we found it had completely failed and needed replacement.

The Problem

The customer called because their refrigerator wasn’t keeping food cold. The freezer was maintaining proper temperature, but the fresh food section was warm to the touch. This is a classic symptom of evaporator fan failure in side-by-side models.

Diagnosis

Testing revealed the fresh food evaporator fan motor had seized up completely. This fan circulates cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the fresh food compartment. When it fails, the freezer can still cool because it has direct contact with the evaporator, but the refrigerator section loses cooling entirely. The motor showed no continuity and wouldn’t turn even when manually rotated.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: WR60X26866 — fresh food evaporator fan motor
• Work performed: Removed old fan assembly, installed new motor, reconnected wiring harness
• Result: Temperature dropped to 37°F within two hours, normal operation restored

Is It Worth Repairing?

This 2018 GE model still has several good years left with proper maintenance. The evaporator fan is a wear item that typically fails once during the appliance’s lifespan. Since the compressor, controls, and other major components are functioning normally, this repair makes financial sense compared to replacement.

Maintenance Tips for GE Side-by-Side Refrigerators

• Keep the fresh food vents clear — don’t block them with tall items or containers
• Clean the condenser coils underneath every six months using a coil brush or vacuum
• Replace the water filter every six months to prevent ice maker and dispenser problems

Appliance Repair in Richville, OH

Richville is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, 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.