Robin October 30, 2020 for Model Number LFFH21F7HWJ We have changed the Defrost Thermostat two times although my husband doesn't think that is the problem but we do defrost it each time we replaced it. It runs great for a few months then it gets frosted back up and the temperature goes back above zero and it has frost on the coils again we tested the defroster element last time we replace the Thermostat and now the temp is back up and something needs to be done but it runs great after it is defrosted. Any ideas?
1 Answer Hello Robin, the scheduling of the defrost cycles is done by the control board 297235200. It appears it is losing its defrost cycle timing function. Read More...
Moe September 23, 2020 for Model Number Frigidair LFFH21F7HWG The Door Ajar light is lit and the alarm beeps on the control panel. I have replaced the door switch. Do I next replace the electronic control board or the control panel?
1 Answer Moe, The control should fix your issue as long as the liner has not deformed and doesn't actuate the switch when the door closes. 297235200 Read More...
Jay September 20, 2020 for Model Number Frigidaire LFFH21F7HWA I have an upright freezer Frigidaire LFFH21F7HWA that kept running and not cooling, repair guy came and charge Freon. Worked very well but compressor kept running and not cutting off when freezer temp reached the level set. Replaced electronic board twice, the thermostat, the Thermistor and the Run capacitor. Nothing worked. Door seals are perfect. I could not find an answer to a similar problem everywhere I looked.
1 Answer Hello Jay, likely the sealed system is just barely able to maintain temperature so the control is running the compressor non stop. If the leak in the system was no found and repaired and then recharged it is still leaking and the freezer is no longer considered reliable. Read More...
Scott March 27, 2019 for Model Number GLFH21F8HWE My freezer doesn't run enough thing start to thaw out but when it does run it works great.
1 Answer Scott, Do the basic checks first, door closes and seals properly, freezer is level and on solid flooring, check for proper clearances on the top, sides and back of freezer, etc. Based on your post information, the more likely issue is the 297235200 / 297241906 Control-electronic, assy, white/chrome, 115V. The control is "sticking" during the defrost cycle and not allowing the control to activate the compressor and cool the contents in the freezer. Read More...
Stuart February 09, 2019 Sealed system, what does this mean? I too have a system that is constantly running, vacuumed the system down and recharged; system went down to 9 degrees but no further..... Just for testing purposes the unit wa set to -9 or as low as it would go. Originally the unit would not go below 45 degrees and compressor would constantly run and fan running. So how does a sealed system become involved?
1 Answer Stuart, The sealed system on a unit would be all the components that the refrigerant runs through, compressor, evaporator, condenser, heater exchanger, yoder loop and filter drier. It sounds like you may have a sealed system issue and would need to contact an authorized sealed system service technician to repair the unit. Read More...
Roger November 28, 2017 for Model Number LFFU1766GW2 I have a freezer that doesn't start. I was told to replace the thermostat which didn't help . I'm leaning towards checking the compressor controller and the timer .What multi-meter should I use and can you send me a link on how to use meter .If there is another part I should check please help. Thank you .
1 Answer Roger, Unfortunately there is no way to test the controller other than checking to make sure that it is 120 vac to the controller. If there is power to it and the compressor is not coming on then this will most likely be a faulty controller. Read More...
Curtis C October 27, 2017 for Model Number GLFH21F8HBB The light in the freezer is pulsing and there is a buzzing sound that is synced to the flashing. Five or six flashes with a slight pause and then more flashes. What is causing the strobing of the light?
1 Answer Curtis, The light flashing in the unit would be caused by a faulty control board which would be part number 297235200. Read More...
Jim October 19, 2017 for Model Number FFFH20F2QW My freezer was flooded with salt water, (16" from floor up). The fan still runs inside the unit, but it is not cooling. The capacitor and controller get very very hot. The top of the compressor gets hot also. Is it likely that the motor got wet also, or is it a sealed unit? Trying to figure out if I should buy a controller and start capacitor or just toss the whole freezer in the trash. Hurricane Irma breakdowns :(
1 Answer Hello Jim, This is most likely just a bad controller 297259515. The only thing you can do is to test terminal to terminal on the compressor terminals. Two pairs of terminals will have lower resistances and when added together, they will total to the resistance of the third pair tested. This tests the windings of the compressor. If good, the controller is the cause of the issue. Read More...
Tom August 01, 2017 for Model Number LFFH20F3QWB FREEZER DOES NOT RUN. LIGHT COMES ON AND FREEZER GETTING 115 VOLTS. THERMOSTAT CHECKS OUT OK. FIGURE EITHER CONTROLLER OR TIMER DEFROST MUST BE BAD. NEED TO KNOW HOW TO TEST WITH MULTI-METER. THANKS
1 Answer Hello Tom. You will need to check the defrost timer 5304518034 and see if it is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. You will test for power to and from the timer. If there is none coming from it, then manually advance the timer and see if the unit turns on. If so, then the timer is bad and will need to be replaced. 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...
1 Answer Sylvester, If you pull the unit out the compressor is behind the unit and the controller will be on the side of the compressor. Read More...