You may have a problem with either the defrost heater or the defrost thermostat.
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Most fridges go into the defrost cycle about once every 8 - 12 hours (depending on maker).
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Most fridges go into the auto defrost cycle about once every 8 - 12 hours (depending on maker).
When this occurs the compressor and the evaporator fan are turned off for about 20-30 minutes
This allows the temp in the freezer to rise to just above 32 deg F (0 deg C) which allows to frost to melt and drain away.
The process is sped up by turning on the defrost heater.
After a suitable time delay (defrost thermostat) the compressor and evap fan are turned back on to drive the freezer temp back down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C).
I suggest that you disconnect and test the defrost heater for continuity using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK (do this with the power disconnected from the fridge.
If it’s OK look at the defrost thermostat.
Here’s a link to the relevant [https://www.partselect.com/Models/DFE29JSDASS/Sections/FREEZER-SECTION/?ModelID=1921124&ModelNum=DFE29JSDASS&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00139611i05&Position=4&mfg=GE&Type=Refrigerator&Mark=4|freezer parts section] showing the location and cost of the parts.
You may have a problem with either the defrost heater or the defrost thermostat.
Most fridges go into the defrost cycle about once every 8 - 12 hours (depending on maker).
-
When this occurs the compressor is turned off and the evaporator fan is also turned off.
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When this occurs the compressor and the evaporator fan are turned off for about 20-30 minutes
This allows the temp in the freezer to rise to just above 32 deg F (0 deg C) which allows to frost to melt and drain away.
The process is sped up by turning on the defrost heater.
After a suitable time delay (defrost thermostat) the compressor and evap fan are turned back on to drive the freezer temp back down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C).
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I suggest that you test the defrost heater for continuity using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK (do this with the power disconnected from the fridge.
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I suggest that you disconnect and test the defrost heater for continuity using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK (do this with the power disconnected from the fridge.
If it’s OK look at the defrost thermostat.
Here’s a link to the relevant [https://www.partselect.com/Models/DFE29JSDASS/Sections/FREEZER-SECTION/?ModelID=1921124&ModelNum=DFE29JSDASS&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00139611i05&Position=4&mfg=GE&Type=Refrigerator&Mark=4|freezer parts section] showing the location and cost of the parts.
You may have a problem with either the defrost heater or the defrost thermostat.
Most fridges go into the defrost cycle about once every 8 - 12 hours (depending on maker).
When this occurs the compressor is turned off and the evaporator fan is also turned off.
This allows the temp in the freezer to rise to just above 32 deg F (0 deg C) which allows to frost to melt and drain away.
The process is sped up by turning on the defrost heater.
-
After a suitable time delay (defrost thermostat) the compressor and evap fan are turned baclk on to drive the dfreezer temp back down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C.
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After a suitable time delay (defrost thermostat) the compressor and evap fan are turned back on to drive the freezer temp back down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C).
I suggest that you test the defrost heater for continuity using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK (do this with the power disconnected from the fridge.
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If it’s OK look at the defrost thermostat.
Here’s a link to the relevant [https://www.partselect.com/Models/DFE29JSDASS/Sections/FREEZER-SECTION/?ModelID=1921124&ModelNum=DFE29JSDASS&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00139611i05&Position=4&mfg=GE&Type=Refrigerator&Mark=4|freezer parts section] showing the location and cost of the parts.
Hi,
You may have a problem with either the defrost heater or the defrost thermostat.
Most fridges go into the defrost cycle about once every 8 - 12 hours (depending on maker).
When this occurs the compressor is turned off and the evaporator fan is also turned off.
This allows the temp in the freezer to rise to just above 32 deg F (0 deg C) which allows to frost to melt and drain away.
The process is sped up by turning on the defrost heater.
After a suitable time delay (defrost thermostat) the compressor and evap fan are turned baclk on to drive the dfreezer temp back down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C.
I suggest that you test the defrost heater for continuity using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK (do this with the power disconnected from the fridge.
Here’s a link to the relevant [https://www.partselect.com/Models/DFE29JSDASS/Sections/FREEZER-SECTION/?ModelID=1921124&ModelNum=DFE29JSDASS&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00139611i05&Position=4&mfg=GE&Type=Refrigerator&Mark=4|freezer parts section] showing the location and cost of the parts.
Hopefully this is of some help.