How to Troubleshoot & Replace Frigidaire AP7225837 / 297286812 Capacitor (Compressor)

I tested the fan outside of the freezer with an adapted direct plug-in cord and it ran fine. I tested the controller tsd it was within the good range along with the run capacitor and it tested good as well. I then tested the compressor resistance, it tested good, although the compressor could have been mechanically bad, it wasn't and I don't know of a way to test for it. I found a youtube video and tested the defrost control which seemed to be bad. Then I tested the control-temperature control and it seemed to be bad too. Turing the defrost timer and it did nothing. My wife then wanted to get a new freezer. We shopped around and there were no freezers anywhere due to coved 19. So I ordered all of the parts above except for the compressor and for just over $200 the freezer now works just like new. We are extremely happy with the results. For this repair, you will need to know something about a test meter and guess what YouTube has some tutorials for the basics, good luck! I hope this helps. 

Ordered a new relay and capacitor and the freezer started freezing again. 

Replaced the start device and capacitor. This is a very easy job, takes like 10 Minutes. The freezer is up and running. Be sure to buy OEM parts if you want the repair to last. 

Researched and found a run capacitor and a controller on the schematic, only components that could affect this condition, in this pretty simple unit. New parts arrived, no tools involved, just R&R the parts and when power was restored, it fired right up!! Our “free” freezer cost us less than $100 to get running again! Now it can live on for years to come, instead of taking space in a landfill!! 

Replaced items, was a breeze. 

I replaced the start/run capacitor. 

Tried the run Capacitor and Controller, extremely easy fix, but that was not the problem. AppliancePartsPros. is a great site to find any appliance diagram and possible fixes and parts! But sometimes it isn't the most common problem. After further digging, it's the thermostat, which is now ordered.