Dennis F Ellenton , FL June 28, 2014 Appliance: Maytag Upright Freezer MQF1656TEW02 Maytag Freezer Mqf1656tew02 / : Temperature cycling never going below zero f. How to replace Thermostat (Temperature Control). Replacing the thermostat along with the defrost relay cured the issue 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes