"Stormin Mormon" wrote in
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What you have, is a fridge that's too complicated
for its own good. Hot around the magnet gaskets
is a convenience feature that reduces
condensation. The rest of the fridge being warm is
probably a bad GE circuit board. They made a LOT
of bad boards.

The fridge is typically on its own circuit
breaker. Have a helper stand with the door open.
You go try the breakers one at a time. The helper
yells and stomps a foot on the floor when the
light goes off. That's how to find which breaker
it is.

A radio plugged in the same outlet requires no helper.


Replacing the circuit board will probably make
your fridge come back to life. The board retails
for $182. Plus the guy to come out and install it.