Help freezer drawer stuck closed

[Noel]

Sold I like that it is wireless

I have that one myself. It’s great but can be a bitch to connect to. It creates its own WiFi network instead of Bluetooth.

 

[jeepinmatt]

I have a USB-C borescope or a Bosch borescope you're welcome to borrow and I can bring in to the office tomorrow. But I hope you have this solved by now.

Have you tried kinda picking the fridge up an inch or three and just dropping it?

 

[No fries]

I have a USB-C borescope or a Bosch borescope you're welcome to borrow and I can bring in to the office tomorrow. But I hope you have this solved by now.

Have you tried kinda picking the fridge up an inch or three and just dropping it?

I ended up ordering the wireless one the @justjeepin86 had links too.
Hopefully it works. I have not tried dropping it, another good suggestion. I'm waiting until Friday to start defrosting it so I have some time to check it every now and again instead of being gone or sleeping for hours on end, and potentially loosing food

 

[R Q]

GE refrigerators freezers have a lock feature. If you put it on accidentally you can press the lock button to unlock it. If it won’t close there’s likely something on the shelves that is sticking out too far, or getting stuck in the hinge.


The control panel can malfunction because of static electricity and even if you press the button it won’t unlock. Or, it might show it’s unlocked on the control panel but it’s still locked.


In this case you can open your fridge by turning it off your fridge freezer at the wall socket. And then turn it back on again. This is a rare issue, but if it happens all the time, then there’s likely an issue with your control panel, and you should contact GE about it.

 

[R Q]

Your GE refrigerator freezer can get stuck for a few reasons, either it’s got some sticky food residue on the seal, the door is locked, or ice has frozen it closed. Here’s how to fix it.


If the door is locked, there’ll be a green light on the control panel above the lock button. In which case, just press it to unlock it. However, the control can malfunction and it can be locked permanently. When this happens you want to turn it off at the wall and it will open.


If it’s frozen shut, you can turn it off at the wall and leave it off. After a long time the ice will melt and you can open it again. The freezer door is only held closed by weak magnets or the lock. Therefore, if the lock wasn’t causing the issue then it’s really likely it’s frozen shut.


When this happens you’ll want to turn it off, so that the ice melts and you can open it again. After that it’s a good idea to clean out your freezer so that you don’t have a build up of ice.


As humid air gets into your freezer it will freeze and cause a build of ice. When it’s not closed all the way the air can seep in and freeze the door closed. Also, food residue from a small spill might be along the edge of the freezer seal and be holding it shut.


You can only really open it when this happens by sliding something thin, in between the seal to break up the residue. However, this can damage the seal, so it’s best to have a professional do it.

 

[justjeepin86]

I ended up ordering the wireless one the @justjeepin86 had links too.
Hopefully it works. I have not tried dropping it, another good suggestion. I'm waiting until Friday to start defrosting it so I have some time to check it every now and again instead of being gone or sleeping for hours on end, and potentially loosing food

I'll make sure to blame my friend, if it doesn't work well!

 

[No fries]

Your GE refrigerator freezer can get stuck for a few reasons, either it’s got some sticky food residue on the seal, the door is locked, or ice has frozen it closed. Here’s how to fix it.


If the door is locked, there’ll be a green light on the control panel above the lock button. In which case, just press it to unlock it. However, the control can malfunction and it can be locked permanently. When this happens you want to turn it off at the wall and it will open.


If it’s frozen shut, you can turn it off at the wall and leave it off. After a long time the ice will melt and you can open it again. The freezer door is only held closed by weak magnets or the lock. Therefore, if the lock wasn’t causing the issue then it’s really likely it’s frozen shut.


When this happens you’ll want to turn it off, so that the ice melts and you can open it again. After that it’s a good idea to clean out your freezer so that you don’t have a build up of ice.


As humid air gets into your freezer it will freeze and cause a build of ice. When it’s not closed all the way the air can seep in and freeze the door closed. Also, food residue from a small spill might be along the edge of the freezer seal and be holding it shut.


You can only really open it when this happens by sliding something thin, in between the seal to break up the residue. However, this can damage the seal, so it’s best to have a professional do it.

Thanks, we don't have a lockable freezer but I'll unplug it and try and the other remedies

 

[RatLabGuy]

Your GE refrigerator freezer can get stuck for a few reasons, either it’s got some sticky food residue on the seal, the door is locked, or ice has frozen it closed. Here’s how to fix it.


If the door is locked, there’ll be a green light on the control panel above the lock button. In which case, just press it to unlock it. However, the control can malfunction and it can be locked permanently. When this happens you want to turn it off at the wall and it will open.


If it’s frozen shut, you can turn it off at the wall and leave it off. After a long time the ice will melt and you can open it again. The freezer door is only held closed by weak magnets or the lock. Therefore, if the lock wasn’t causing the issue then it’s really likely it’s frozen shut.


When this happens you’ll want to turn it off, so that the ice melts and you can open it again. After that it’s a good idea to clean out your freezer so that you don’t have a build up of ice.


As humid air gets into your freezer it will freeze and cause a build of ice. When it’s not closed all the way the air can seep in and freeze the door closed. Also, food residue from a small spill might be along the edge of the freezer seal and be holding it shut.


You can only really open it when this happens by sliding something thin, in between the seal to break up the residue. However, this can damage the seal, so it’s best to have a professional do it.

these all sound like reasons why I continue to be happy with my good ol' basic analog, no electric anything appliances.