Ray N July 27, 2022 for Model Number LFFU14F5HWN where is the defrost timer located? I have worked on hundreds, but years ago when the timer was located at front under, inside behinde grill etc.
1 Answer Ray, This unit does not have a defrost timer but incorporates an adaptive defrost control which is part of the control board 297370600. Read More...
Jamg April 30, 2021 for Model Number kenmore 253.28262805 Noticed that the freezer was not cooling as well a few days prior, and had a puddle towards the front of the freezer. Yesterday realized that the drain was frozen solid. Went ahead and unclogged the freezer and removed the backing in the freezer to expose the coils thinking they'd be frozen solid and not allowing any airflow. The coils were not frozen solid, and was able to confirm that the fan was running fine. It appears that the condenser coils for this model are within the wall of the freezer so I cannot check them. The compressor is running quite hot, and I do see some condensation occasionally coming off the copper line. The defrost timer is turning and appears to be normal. I put the dial thermostat to the lowest at 7 and let it run overnight, temperatures within the freezer came down to only 60 degrees. Before placing the backing back onto the freezer I confirmed that there was a light frost forming on the left side of the coils. Any suggestions to take a look at?
1 Answer Jamg, the condenser coils for this unit are going to be located behind the appliance. If there is not enough of a gap between the wall and the coils, it can reduce airflow where they will not cool properly. If there is enough spacing, and the frost pattern does not cover the entire evaporator within a couple of hours, there would be a sealed system failure that would require a freon certified technician for diagnosing and repair. Read More...
Billy P October 27, 2020 for Model Number 253.28432809 Kenmore upright freezer Freezer is too warm. Approximately 10 F when set to max cold #7. Can not shut unit off at door mounted control. Should set off at"0." Will not go below "1" at electronic push button.
1 Answer Billy, It would be recommended to check the frost pattern on the evaporator coils and see if they are icing up completely and if they are then this will be a defrost issue. If this is the case then test the defrost heater and defrost thermostat for continuity and if there is continuity then the control on the board would need replaced. This sounds like it would be the issue with no changing to off. Read More...
Wendy July 30, 2020 for Model Number Kenmore 25328459801 upright freezer My freezer will run, but then stops working with the Power Loss and/or Door Open light comes on. I unplug it for a bit and plug it back in and it will come on. Now, that is not working. Do you think it is the freezer start device, Part # 216954214 or the Freezer electronic control assembly, Part #297366201 or something else?
1 Answer Wendy, The control board is what supplies voltage to the compressor so you would need to replace it. 297366201 Read More...
Daniel July 15, 2019 for Model Number 253.28432800 In May I replaced the Compressor Start Capacitor which, seemingly, solved the restart problem. The problem is back.- Compressor shuts down, the HI-Temp light comes on. Adjusting the Temp has NO affect. As before, Unplugging the machine and re-plugging starts it every time. Is this still a Run Capacitor problem - defective? What else could be going on? Thanks
1 Answer Daniel, sometimes replacing a failed start device on the compressor is a sign of a compressor that ios failing. Ass the compressor starts to fail, it draws more amperage and will burn out the start device. Replacing the start relay is a temporary fix. The capacitor is not really necessary in starting the compressor, it is used to help the compressor run more efficiently. I believe you are going to need to replace the compressor. Replacing the compressor is best performed by a licensed technician. Read More...
Tim December 13, 2018 for Model Number FFU14F7HBE My inside light stopped working so I replaced the bulb. It worked for a few minutes so I replaced the door switch and it did not work at all. I checked the bulbs and bought new ones. All continuity checked out fine and the bulb socket checked out fine. I have 110 volts at the switch but at the bulb I have 17 volts and it is a factory 130 volt bulb. The new bulb is 120 volt and both bulbs have continuity as the socket has continuity between terminals and posts. Everything check's out. So how does 110Vac change to 17 volts? This freezer light has worked for 8 years now and now the voltage is wrong. Make's no sense as there is nothing in between the bottom door light switch and the top light switch socket. There are only 2 wires.
1 Answer Hello Tim, This can be an issue with the wiring or the control. The control on this unit is more likely and as a note, when replacing bulbs in this unit you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet first since a power surge caused by the insertion of the bulb can cause damage to the control. Also, check for power to the bulb as well as neutral. To test the neutral, locate a point where you can test 120Vac and use that point for the test reference point instead of ground. Test from there to the wire that should be bringing neutral to the bulb. The test from the 120Vac point to the neutral should read the same as reading to ground. If not, the neutral has been lost. In the wiring configuration of this unit, if neutral has been dropped, the control can still be at fault since neutral is passed through the control as well as the voltage. Read More...
Eddie November 28, 2018 for Model Number 253.28262802 Hello, My freezer keeps going on and off. I have to either turn it up or turn it off, or hit the top of it to get it to shut off. I have already replaced the Defrost Thermostat,Compressor Run Capacitor and the Defrost Timer. All the parts are still good because the freezer is still running the same way, what do you think the problem could be? All I can think of is the controller or the Temperature controller, but I really don't know. Any help you can give me to fix this issue will be greatly appreciated and my wife will be happy to. Thank you Ed Peters
1 Answer Eddie, you will need to replace the operating thermostat, part number 216788000, this is what turns the freezer on and off based on the temperature. Read More...
Jonathan January 04, 2018 for Model Number Lffu14f5hwg Is there a way to test if this is working or not? The freezer light comes on, but has an (a) symbol where the numbers usually are. Both the fan and the compressor isn't powering on, also both the high temp light and door ajar light aren't on. Is there any way to test the components to see what the problem is? I've tested the defrost sensor and its good.
1 Answer Jonathan, Try to disconnect power from the unit for approximately 5 minutes and see if the unit will restart. If it does not there is not a way to test the board but the board would most likely be the issue. Read More...
Fred December 26, 2017 for Model Number LFFU14F5HWA My freezer control Indicator on the door doesn't have a read out of the temp. The two lights flicker on the top of that item which is High temp and cant remember the the other. Freezer wont come on at all but did work when we moved it from one home the the other. Previous owner said when he lost power the freezer would not come back on. would this indicator need replaced for proper operation ? Thank you for your time, Fred
1 Answer Fred, For this issue the user control board 297370600 will need to be replaced. Read More...
Lewis L October 09, 2017 for Model Number FFU14F5HWF My freezer has stopped freezing, I checked the defrost thermostat and got no continuity, ordered one. If this does not work do I change the thermistor first of go directly to the electronic control board.
1 Answer Hello Lewis. If the unit is not running at all, you will need to check the control board in the unit. The defrost thermostat will read open if it is warm. 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...