Cossy June 20, 2014 for Model Number LFFH2067DW2 I have a 5 year old upright freezer that has started to run all the time unless it goes into defrost cycle. I have a thermometer in the freezer and it is at -10 to -12 degrees but keeps running. The unit has nothing covering it up on the sides. The sides and top get hot and the compressor is very hot. I get water on the floor when it is in a defrost cycle. I have tried to change the control knob on the inside from 6 to 2 but it keeps running even after a few hours. I can get it to stop running by turning the knob to off or close to it. Any ideas?
1 Answer Cossy, The first idea would be a faulty Temperature control 5304513033, but there are other things to check first. Make sure the interior light goes out when the door is closed. Make sure the door seals to the front flange of the cabinet, when the door is closed(especially along the bottom) Check and clean the condenser coil on the back of the freezer and make sure there is a 2 or 3 inch space between the coils and the wall for proper air circulation. Check that the defrost drain tube is properly positioned in the drain pan, and the drain pan is not cracked or broken. Read More...
Wanda S. November 22, 2013 for Model Number 25316502101 My freezer it is not staying on when I turn it on. It keeps cutting off. I was told that my temperature control is bad.
1 Answer Hello Wanda, The temperature control 5304496559 is a common failure on the Frigidaire products so it is a very good possibility that it has failed. Read More...
Jim October 06, 2013 for Model Number kenmore 253-52349303 The freezer on our Kenmore side by side runs all the time. If I turn it down it doesn't stop. The only way to stop it is to shut it off. Is this most likely the temp control?
1 Answer Hello Jim. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the temp control is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Trudy August 19, 2013 for Model Number PLFU1778ES We have a Frigidaire upright frost free freezer, it seems to be turning on and going thru its correct cycles. it goes thru the defrost fine. The problem we are having is its not getting all the way down to freezing. If we put something in it that is already frozen it stays frozen but it wont take a thawed item and freeze it solid. The compressor is not running constantly and all the coils are clean nothing seems to be gummed up. Any suggestions as to what might cause it to not get completely cold?
1 Answer Hello Trudy. If the unit is shutting off, before it reaches freezing temp, you will need to replace the temp control 5304513033 in the unit. Read More...
Jackie July 14, 2013 for Model Number ffu17fc4cw1 Freezer is about 9 years old. It will not freeze anymore. It is self defrosting but had a buildup. I got that so it is not frozen on bottom of freezer and drip pan is ok. could it be the condensor. It doesn't seem to be running. Fan sounds very low.
1 Answer Hello Jackie. If the fan is not running properly it will cause the issue with the unit. You need to check and see if the fan motor is bad and needs to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Irene March 02, 2013 My upright freezer will not shut off. I mean that when I turn the temperature control knob to off it doesnt shut off. It is keeping the food frozen but when turned to the off position it does not turn off, it is running constantly. Is it the temperature control switch that needs to be replaced? I figure it must be stuck open insire the switch and thats why it will not turn of. Please help. Thanks very much!!!
1 Answer Irene, The issue would be in the thermostat 5304513033. This would be a contact sticking in the thermostat. Read More...
Bill December 13, 2012 for Model Number FFU17FC4AWO The freezer keeps things frozen but is not shutting off, the compressor runs 24/7. Likely a bad thermostat?
1 Answer Hello Bill, If the compressor is running all the time you should first make sure the hot coils have room to dissipate heat from them. If it is pushed against the wall, it will run all of the time. If you have a good frost pattern and the unit has 3 inches between the hot coils and the wall, you should put a freezer thermometer in it to check the temperature. If it runs all the time but isn't getting any colder, you should look for an air leak around the door. If there is none present, you should check the frost pattern. It should be fairly even from top to bottom. If there is a lot more at the top, you could have a sealed system issue. Read More...
Rose August 25, 2012 for Model Number glfu1767fw4 frigidaire How do you change the exterior on the front door temperature control (an explanation of how-to). There does not appear to be any screws holding the control on and I don't want to break it by prying to see if it's behind there to make matters worse.
1 Answer Unplug the unit before you begin because 120Vac is present behind this assembly. Remove the drip grille and grasp the bottom-most part of the cover. Position yourself with your knee against the freezer door so it will not open and yank sharply out from the door on the bottom of the dispenser cover. This will pop it loose from the bottom. Now raise it up to un-hook it from the top. Now the only thing holding it to the unit will be the wiring. Use your cell phone to take several pictures from different angles to aide in the re-wiring of the assembly. Read More...
Jim H. July 16, 2012 for Model Number FFU20FC4AW0 The fan runs but the compressor will not come on. The thermostat looks corroded. How do I check it?
1 Answer Hello Jim, If the thermostat were the issue, the fans wouldn't run. This is most likely the start device 216649303 on the side of the compressor. If you remove it from the compressor and shake it, if it rattles, the internal ceramic disk has shattered and the start device will require replacement. To test the thermostat, unplug the unit and flip the thermostat to the off position. Using a test meter set to the resistance X1 scale, test from one wire to the other. It should read no contact. Turn the switch to the full blast position. Now the thermostat should read no resistance, (almost the same as touching the meter leads together). Read More...
Syed J. June 10, 2012 for Model Number Fridgaire Electrolux upright feezer My freezer works great. The temperature control is set at 4 but the only problem is that it does not shuts off. It shuts off if I turn it to off position or sometimes hit it at the knob and auto starts when needed but it does not stop unless I hit it at the knob or if not, bringing it to 0 or off position. I changed the thermostat but still the same. Do I need to change the controller? Note: It does not have any defrost timer button, just the temperature controller. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Syed, This sounds like a bad temperature control to me. As much as groceries cost, I would go ahead and change it out. Read More...