My GE Refrigerator has stopped cooling - How to fix?

It is really confusing to have your refrigerator partially working. The lower portion of the fridge is still functioning while the upper one is not freezing. If the upper compartment of the refrigerator does not work, the reason may be a serious breakdown or simple carelessness. Notice other symptoms which can help to track the source of the malfunction. Refrigerant is possibly leaking. This happens when the freezer is mechanically damaged. It is a bad idea to add Freon yourself, you need to call a technician to fix the leak and refill the refrigerant. The drain tube is clogged. Debris and small crumbs get into the tube blocking the circulation of freon. As a result, the freezer does not cool, and the motor may overheat. Proper functioning will return after cleaning the drain system. A clogged filter raises the temperature in the freezer. Even if you adjust the temperature the situation won’t improve till you unclog the filter or replace it. The fan is not working. The fan is responsible for distributing cold air in the freezer. If the evaporator fan malfunctions, the fan blades could be covered with ice, so the cooling system does not work. Defrost the refrigerator completely - not less than 10 hours. These issues spring to mind first when there is a problem with freezent. In fact, the list of breakdowns continues and your particular case may have other roots. More serious breakdowns also happen over time. Professional technicians can determine and fix almost all the issues: malfunction of the temperature regulator, relay defects, breakdown of the compressor. The most serious problem is a burnt out control module. Replacing and flashing a module is expensive and impossible without special knowledge and equipment. Fortunately, that happens not so often. Always get professional help if you are not sure about how to replace damaged or faulty parts of your refrigerator. This is especially true if your unit has an active warranty. Remember that one minor problem turns into a real disaster when you ignore the problem.