Bill October 25, 2020 for Model Number Frigidaire Upright Freezer Model FFU2065FW2 I noticed my freezer was not as cold as before (some food items not firmly frozen) and dial thermometer was showing 10 degrees and digital was showing 22 degrees on an upper shelf. I turned temp. From 3 to 4 and noticed no change. Then turned it to 6 and no change. I checked the evaporator coil and observed the defrost thermostat was covered with ice and only a couple inches of an upper portion of evaporator had ice. The defrost heater was glowing red. I tested the defrost thermostat with an ohmmeter and it tested okay. I unplugged the freezer for a few days and turned it back on and tested the thermistor using the thermostat buttons and observed a “-“ symbol, which from what I read indicates the thermistor is okay. Which leads me to believe it is either the main control board or the refrigeration system. I also noticed that the compressor has been running continuously and the temperature in the freezer is 28 degrees. I read that the main control has a fail safe mode in which if it fails, the compressor will run continuously and every 12 hours will go into defrost mode for 30 minutes and then continue running. My question is if the main control board (thermostat) fails to operate to change temperature of the freezer, and the fail safe mode operates the compressor continuously, wouldn’t the temperature inside the freezer drop to 0 degrees or colder ? If yes, am I correct in assuming that my refrigeration system has developed a leak preventing the freezer temperature from dropping low enough to keep food frozen? Thanks for your assistance.
1 Answer Hello Bill, based on the symptoms the freezer has a sealed system problem, most likely a freon leak. Read More...
Ed November 12, 2017 for Model Number Frigidaire FFU1764FW2 Upright freezer Will cool to about 30 degrees, but not any lower, regardless of the temp setting on the controller. Ordered a defrost thermostat from you and replaced it. Did not fix the problem. Evaporator is not icing up. Fan working well. Compressor checks out good. Could controller be the problem? Thanks
1 Answer Ed, You will want to look at the evaporator coils and see if the frost pattern on it is even from top to bottom. If there is only a partial frost pattern then this will be a sealed system issue and will need to have service. Read More...
Dave October 13, 2017 for Model Number FFU2065FW5 Just replaced the temperature control unit because it had stopped working. After replacing red light went off and buzzer shut off. The unit got cold but would not shut off even when turning the controller to its warmest setting. The coils didn't seem to be frozen up.
1 Answer Hello Dave, If the control 297282800 is not defective, there could be a bad temperature sensor 5308037992. Read More...
Billy January 09, 2017 for Model Number FFU2065FW2 Freezer not working alarm sounds off the temperature control doesn't light up
2 Answers Billy, WIth the display not working and the temp alarm sounding then this would be a faulty control board. The part number for the control board is 297282800. Read More...
Billy January 09, 2017 for Model Number FFU2065FW2 Freezer not working alarm sounds off the temperature control doesn't light up
2 Answers Billy, First make sure there is power at the outlet, the interior lights work properly, then replace the control board 297282800 / 297282800 . Read More...
Bob August 17, 2016 for Model Number 253.26052100 This Kenmore by frigidiare works well but every once and a while the unit goes off the control reads a flashing E. There is no frost on the coil as it has melted almost everything in the freezer. you unplug the unit and it works again as if nothing happened. does the controller time the defrost cycles, or is that handled by the defrost timer. I obviously need to fix this any suggestions.
1 Answer Bob, This unit does not have a defrost timer and the control board will be what controls the defrost on the unit. If the unit is sticking in defrost then this will cause the issue. Read More...
Box Bear May 19, 2016 for Model Number LFFC1466DW3 MY chest freezer will not power on but have power in wall socket it stop working at once
1 Answer Hello Box Bear. You will need to check for a bad power cord, defrost timer, or bad cold control on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Robin September 01, 2015 for Model Number FKCH17E7HWC We have the Electrolux refrigerator/freezer which we used as a refrigerator. Now we want to use it as a freezer but the control isn't switching to the freezer. It works on the refrigerator side of the control. Is there a switch to flip or how do we get it to convert? Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Robin. If the freezer is not working, you will need to order and replace the freezer control board on the unit. Make sure the switch 297251201 is good before replacing the board. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Rabrams May 09, 2015 for Model Number frigidaire 297282800 Had a problem with air not circulating,so had had high internal temperature. Now resolved, but compressor continues to run and interior is getting very cold (minus 10 degrees F). Should I replace the control or is it something else?
1 Answer Abrams, Before you replace the control, there are a few things to check. make sure the evaporator fan is running at a high speed and not shutting off during a cooling cycle. Make sure the door is closing and sealing properly and there isn't anything blocking the air flow or vent louvers, If all's OK then replace the control Read More...
Dennis January 08, 2014 for Model Number 25326052104 Does the control part # 297282800 put the unit in defrost?