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| GE TFX24RLR Ice maker and water dispenser freezing up | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 8th, 2009 02:56 pm |
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PCMan Grasshopper 
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I have searched the forum for answers relating to my problems with a GE TFX24RLR side by side refrigerator. This model’s birth date was 2/1992. Yes, I know I should scrap it for newer energy efficient model but it fits the opening and my wife/boss doesn’t want to change. Issue 1: Ice maker freezes at the filler intermintly. I have found mention of changing the GE ice maker out to the newer Whirlpool. The question is, will the mounting bolts match up? Will I have to redrill the Whirlpool mounting plate or drill new holes in the side of the freezer? Maybe there is just insulation behind that area, I’m not sure. I found a post that talks about matching up the electrical leads so that doesn’t seem to be an issue. Issue 2: Water dispenser or line freezing up (I am getting water to the tubing connector before it goes into the door). Another forum search has turned up a poor design with the dispenser and a fix of installing a GE dispenser heater kit. The question is, will the power leads (I assume 110VAC) just be connected to the power leads supplying power to the light above the dispenser? Thanks for any help or comments.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19th, 2009 01:23 am |
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dekostop Master Appliantologist 
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issue 1........do you mean the filltube that is coming through the freezer wall or the fillcup attached to the icemaker is icing up ? issue 2......that heater is designed for newer ge ref 2000 and later and runs on low voltage if i am not mistaken. i think the solution for you would be to dissasemble the FZ door and reinsulate.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19th, 2009 02:05 am |
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davidg Master Appliantologist
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The heater kit will explain where to tap the voltage at for the water dispensor; The ice maker in these often freeze at the fill tube; this is usually caused by a leaking fill valve that allows water to build up in the tube; it can be a very small leak; that is all it takes to cause this problem; also try turning the temp down as low as you can handle in the freezer. Make sure there is no air leak at the fill tube entry point at the back of the refer. Good luck
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19th, 2009 08:11 am |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21st, 2009 02:46 am |
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PCMan Grasshopper
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Thanks to all that responded. I will do some further head-scratchun when the wife/boss lets me take the fridge down based on the knowledgeable of some good folks. I will post back with the findings after tearin down this sucker.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 04:38 am |
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jzaboski Apprentice Appliantologist
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My ice maker fill tube is freezing up on a subzero 532. When I thaw it out with a hair dryer it works fine for a whole then freezes. I called a repairman and he says he needs to replace the water supply valve and the "fill tube heater". I agree with the water valve but I can't see where this unit even has a fill tube heater. Am I being sold a bill of goods on the cost of the "fill tube heater". The valve is only about $50 and i can put that in myself.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 09:24 am |
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RegUS_PatOff Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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please start a "New Topic" since it's a different brand & model
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