If your freezer is not working, it will likely be caused by one or more faulty components within your appliance. In this guide, we’ll discuss five main reasons why your freezer might not be working and give you some tips on how to fix them.
If the problem is a lack of power, you can test the power plug into a different power socket in your home and check the circuit breaker hasn’t turned off. If the power supply is the problem, you will need to get an electrician to come and replace the power socket, circuit breaker, or power cord. If the power is still being supplied to the freezer, start by checking the temperature is set correctly (see below).
The best place to start is to check if the temperature is set correctly. For your freezer to operate correctly it should be set at 0 or below degrees Fahrenheit. Checking if the temperature is set correctly is as easy as opening the freezer door, locating the thermostat, and checking what temperature it is set at. If it’s set wrong, change the setting and then monitor it for a few hours to ensure your freezer is now working again correctly. If the temperature is set correctly and/or changing the setting doesn’t get your freezer working again, check the condenser coils (see below).
The next reason why your freezer may have stopped working is if the condenser coils are dirty. The coils help your freezer stay cool and if they get dirty or covered in ice, they might not operate correctly, and your freezer will stop working.
Here’s the best way to check the condenser coils:
The next reason to investigate is if the condenser fan has become faulty. This component ensures the condenser coils don’t frost over so they keep working correctly. When the fan stops doing its job, your freezer will stop working.
This is the best way to check the condenser fan:
The next possible reason your freezer is not working is if the start relay has become defective. The start relay helps the compressor do its job cooling your freezer. When it becomes defective, your freezer won’t work.
The best way to check the start relay is to:
The compressor is one of the main components in your refrigerator. The compressor is a pump that compresses the refrigerant and then circulates it through the condenser coils. When it becomes defective, your freezer won’t be able to freeze.
The best way to check the compressor is to:
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