Gladiator freezer is not freezing...not cold

SOURCE: compressor runs for 5sec.

your relay and overload on side of compressor is bad.you can replace with original parts or a 3-n-1 hard to start.

SOURCE: freezer not freezing properly

You have a manual defrost freezer . Ice build up of over 1/2" can act like insulation on wires . If you have no frost build up , and runs constantly , then compressor or refrigerant leak is the problem . Advise to replace freezer . Only 2 parts on manual defrost freezer...compressor and cold control . Compressor will not run if bad cold control . If you have a leak , very expensive to have repaired .

SOURCE: frezzer not freezing

Could be just a problem with your starting components on the compressor. you will need to remove the freezer back panel. Check to see if the frost pattern is even. If its even or no frost at all MOST LIKELY but not for sure its your starting components. If thats the case research URCO410's this is a universal starting device that has about a 95% success ratio and is much easier and cheaper to install than your OEM. If you have a repairman come out and look at it would almost guarantee if they are not factory authorized and its out of warranty they will use that part.

SOURCE: The freezer is frosting up on my Whirlpool Gladiator

Hi,
There are a few reasons why the refrigerator part will not cool...here are a couple of tips that will help you to figure out why the refrigerantor is not cooling...

Refrigerator not Cooling or Fridge not Cooling
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3662945-refrigerator_not_cooling_or_fridge_not

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3771673-defrost_refrigerator_defrost_timer

heatman101

SOURCE: does the control thermastat have anything to do with the freezer on my refrigerator getting cold but not freezing

If you remove the evaporator cover and look at the frost on the evaporator is it fairly even frost from top to bottom? If you don't have frost on the bottom half of your evaporator then you have a freon leak. Do you have a model number for your unit?