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Re: Help fixing freezer ?
[Re: kyron4]
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11/04/19 01:15 AM
11/04/19 01:15 AM
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Could be a bad connection or a bad component. I would suggest testing for power at both the input and output sides of relay, test for power at compressor. If the light does not shine brightly it may indicate a faulty ground. A volt meter or a neon bulb tester connected between what should be a live wire and a metal part near the compressor should identify the problem. Be careful so power is not grounded through you. I would assume the temp control sends a signal to the starter relay. Wouldn't hurt to check the wire between temp control and starter relay.
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Re: Help fixing freezer ?
[Re: kyron4]
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11/04/19 05:45 AM
11/04/19 05:45 AM
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Kyron4 do have the model and serial number. It sounds like the compressor is not getting power. The fan not running you said. I assume you are talking about the fan inside the freezer. If so that fan is controlled by a sensor that won’t allow it to run until the freezer is cold enough. I would check the defrost timer it’s usually on the bottom and is black or white and has a plug with four or five wires. It could have burnt out the timer motor and could be stuck in defrost. The defrost timer usually has a red button to push to take it out of defrost or it will have a stem in the center that you can manually turn clockwise and it will make clicking sound as you turn it. You need to keep turning it until you hear a loud click then it will be out of defrost mode and it will allow the compressor to run. I would leave the power on while turning the defrost timer and you should hear the compressor turn on. Defrost timers are about $20.
The bitterness of poor quality last a lot longer than the sweetness of low price
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Re: Help fixing freezer ?
[Re: kyron4]
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11/04/19 05:48 AM
11/04/19 05:48 AM
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danny clifton
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7 years old? listen to your wife.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Help fixing freezer ?
[Re: kyron4]
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11/04/19 06:29 AM
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Danny I picked up a couple freezers one 5 and one 7 years old. Less than $30 fixed both and there both still running now had them both for 15 years now. I certainly wouldn’t recommend replacing a 7 year old freezer without diagnosis unless you have money to burn. Kinda like replacing your truck because the headlight is out to me.
The bitterness of poor quality last a lot longer than the sweetness of low price
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Re: Help fixing freezer ?
[Re: kyron4]
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11/04/19 06:46 AM
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Kyron4 ok let me know I can probably help you figure it out 27 years HVAVR technician.
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Re: Help fixing freezer ?
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11/04/19 06:54 AM
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Kyron4 ok let me know I can probably help you figure it out 27 years HVAVR technician. Awesome ! I'll let you know what I find out later today. Thanks !!
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