If a freshly installed GE refrigerator’s not cooling immediately, the manufacturer recommends giving its models up to 24 hours to get cold, but this cooling period can range widely between brands.

It’s a moment of quiet panic that every homeowner dreads. You open your refrigerator to grab a carton of milk and notice it feels… warm. You check the light; ...

The refrigerator portion stopped cooling approximately 60 days later. The retailer only allows returns before 30 days. But my GE warranty still covers the appliance since it is almost new.