ge refrigerator not cooling

[pcpetros]

I have a GE side by side refrigerator that is keeping the compartment drawers cool but the shelves up top are warm. If it sits overnight the top shelf will be slightly cool, but after opening the door periodically during the day, it becomes warm. The freezer seems to be working fine. We did turn down the freezer temp but I have not seen a difference since on the fridge side. I took off the cardboard panel in the back and vacuumed the dust out. About a month ago we had a leak on the freezer side where the water pipe is for the ice maker. I have since turned off the water. The cooling problem started about 4 days ago. The fan is running, but sometimes the refrigerator is silent. Any thoughts?

[Dan O.]

I have a GE side by side refrigerator

GE has made many different models of SxS refrigerators over the years. What we need to distinguish yours from the others is its complete model number as was requested you post the the first forum message:

LINK > Please include Make and Model # in post

There is also a link there to tips for where to located the model number identification tag *on the appliance*. The model number should *NOT* just be taken from the owner's manual, etc. as it is rarely listed in its entirety on such documents.

It is keeping the [food] compartment drawers cool but the shelves up top are warm.

Normally all parts of each compartment should be basically the same temperature. The only way they can be otherwise would be due to poor (or nonexistent) air circulation. You can read about several possibilities for that at the following link:

LINK > My frost free refrigerator is not cooling properly. What might be the problem?

JFYI

Dan O.
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