GE frig with whirring freezer noise
 

Hello....
We have a 3 year old frig, GE model PTS22SH, a freezer-over design that
has been "serviced" once for this problem: a recurring buzzing sound from
the
freezer section that I would imagine comes from some blower fan blade
hitting
ice buildup within the exchanger coils in that compartment. It happens quite
frequently, especially on humid days and when the kids are opening the
freezer
more than usual. The annoyance comes and goes, sometimes persisting for a
day
and then returning a few days later. It stops when the fan stops, or the
blockage
goes away.
The last service guy didn't say much about it, and my wife had no clue what
he
did.
I'm wondering if there is a design flaw (like poor clearance) or if I have a
lemon.
Secondly, if this is what I think it is, I could fix the clearance issue,
but can't see
where the hidden screw are to remove the plastic casing over the vent
assembly.
Any ideas where I can get the assembly diagrams? GE doesn't even offer
service
manuals for sale !!
Thanks for ideas.

Les

GE frig with whirring freezer noise
 

I'd have to be there to see. But, I think I remember that
there are two screws at the bottom of the vent tube, and the
tube slides up about 1/4 inch to come out. The fan blade is
often press fit on the shaft, might be able to press it a
bit farther on, or off, as needed.

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Hello....
We have a 3 year old frig, GE model PTS22SH, a
freezer-over design that has been "serviced" once for
this problem: a recurring buzzing sound from the
freezer section that I would imagine comes from
some blower fan blade hitting ice buildup within
the exchanger coils in that compartment. It happens
quite frequently, especially on humid days and when
the kids are opening the freezer more than usual. The
annoyance comes and goes, sometimes persisting for a
day and then returning a few days later. It stops when
the fan stops, or the blockage goes away.

The last service guy didn't say much about it, and
my wife had no clue what he did. I'm wondering if
there is a design flaw (like poor clearance) or if I
have a lemon.

Secondly, if this is what I think it is, I could fix the
clearance issue, but can't see where the hidden screw
are to remove the plastic casing over the vent assembly.

Any ideas where I can get the assembly diagrams? GE
doesn't even offer service manuals for sale !!

Thanks for ideas.

Les