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Frigidaire freezer not running.
Freezer does not run.
Not running if the freezer has electrical power the inside light turns on but the compressor won t run a failed cold control thermostat could be the problem.
10 possible causes and potential solutions.
If the frigidaire upright freezer is leaking water then you may need to check the evaporator coils.
The start relay provides power to the compressor.
Step 2 check the temperature.
Simply set the knob back to on.
You should first verify that there is no power being supplied to the compressor that you have incoming power to the control board and that the external controls are functioning properly before condemning the electronic control.
Water on the coils may be due to high usage or high humidity.
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If your refrigerator will not start the control board could be at fault.
What should i do if my freezer isn t running.
If the compressor won t run the freezer will not cool.
There is a temperature setting knob located inside the fridge.
Sometimes called the controller this device is used to energize the compressor start windings until the unit is running and it usually contains the overload protection component as well.
If your freezer is not running it might be due to one of the following reasons.
If your freezer has electronic controls instead of a dial a failed relay on the electronic control board or a bad control panel can prevent the compressor from.
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If the thermostat does not have continuity then the heater will not get energized and the evaporator will become blocked with frost or ice allowing the freezer temperature to rise.
Temperature control is in the off position.
If the start relay isn t working properly the compressor may run intermittently or may not run at all.
2 possible causes and potential solutions.
If your freezer won t start one of the most common parts to fail is the compressor start relay.
Freezer may not be plugged in or plug may be loose.
If you are unsure about the outlet have it checked by a certified technician.
Electronic controls are complex and expensive.
A fuse is blown in your house or a circuit breaker is tripped.
The temperature control will sense this increase and cause the compressor to run almost continuously to try and lower the temperature.
Freezer not working clicking sound.
Common frigidaire freezer upright problems include ice makers that won t function properly frost buildup water leaking and the temperature falling or the machine not working at all.
If the temperature is set too high the compressor will not kick in and the fridge will not cool so adjust the knob so that it is set to a lower temperature and see if the compressor starts.
Frigidaire freezer repair help.
To determine if the start relay is defective unplug the freezer and remove the start relay from the compressor.
