Freezer not freezing

One of the most common problems with freezers is their tendency to build up a thick level of frost and ice that can disrupt performance. The ice can form on the hoses and cause the fan to freeze up. While you want the freezer to be cold, too much ice is not good for the freezer or the food inside it. There are multiple reasons a freezer could start to develop frost buildup.

Freezer Overstocked
Frost can build up in the freezer if there are too many items inside of it. Air cannot properly circulate around the freezer, so the areas with the sitting cold air can freeze the moisture. Frost continues to build up and accumulate, which then allows it to spread. If food is stocked up near the fan, cold air can't get past it, and the fan itself could develop frost to the point where it freezes and stops working entirely. This can be prevented by not overstocking the freezer and by evenly distributing food throughout.

Temperature Setting Too Low
The freezer should have a thermostat that regulates how cold it gets. If the temperature is set at too low of a setting, the freezer kicks into high gear, the air freezes outright and frost quickly builds up. Adjusting the thermostat to a higher temperature or level can counteract this problem, but you may need to de-thaw the freezer to eliminate the frost that has already built up inside.

Keeping the Fridge Door Open
Many people keep their fridge door open for extended periods of time while they examine the contents inside to see what they want to eat. This can contribute to frost buildup in the freezer, because the fridge is taking in a lot of warm air during this process and the fan pushes it up into the freezer. The moisture in that air is then quickly frozen, and ice can build up substantially as a result. The longer the fridge door is held open, the more likely this can occur, so the best solution is to only keep the fridge open for short intervals and then to not open the door again for a while.
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Most times this is a bad cold control, but there are other things to check for. Make sure the condenser fan is working and the coils are not covered with dust. A separated heat exchanger ( small capillary tubing soldered to the large suction line ) can separate from one another and make the fridge run too long. - tape tubing back together. A poor working evaporator fan motor could also make the fridge run too long and freeze - replace the fan motor. An inefficient compressor or refrigeration system could make the fridge run too long and freeze - have a service tech check this out. A misaligned control settings, make sure the air damper and cold control have not been bumped and are out of normal settings. Stuck open air diffusers or air dampers are becoming more and more common for allowing too much air to be blown into the fresh food section and freezing things. On all frost free fridge's the freezer temp air is blown into the fresh food section, if you have "easy" to freeze items ( eggs, veggies in water, etc ) in front of or under where the freezer temp air comes out, they could freeze - store them in a different spot. Doors not closing properly making the fridge run too long is something else to check for cold control and air deflector As you know, the deflector directs the freezer air toward the front of the frig and the rear of the cold control.
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4. Cleaning the condenser coils
   
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15. How to install or remove common shelf supports
    
16. How long can I store food in my frost free refrigerator freezer and how?
    
17. I heard a sizzling noise inside my freezer section and it looked like something on fire when I opened the freezer door. What should I do?
    
18. I feel heat or warmth around my refrigerator doors...help!
    
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20. My fridge is running but not cold enough - with Frost free repair information as well
    
21. My refrigerator is leaking water inside the fridge
    
22. My fridge is leaking onto the floor
    
23. My fridge is freezing things
    
24. My fridge makes a bang noise when it shuts off
    
25. My Frost free fridge will not run at all
    
26. My fridge is making screeching/squeak noises
    
27. My GE SxS fridge door has dropped and/or won't open or close properly
    
28. My water dispenser has white flecks in the water...what's up?
    
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1. Checking/changing a common light switch
   
2. Common frost free fridge parts learn "what" is called "what" before starting your repair
   
3. Compressor won't run or it is "clicking' on and off
   
4. Cleaning the condenser coils
   
5. Can my fridge be moved on it's side?
   
6. Defrost drain freezes and then overflows
   
7. Freezer door pops open when I shut the fresh food door
   
8. GE Arctica repair tips...frost free trouble, freezing food, ect 
9. How refrigerators work
   
10. How a common defrost cycle works
    
11. How to change a common condenser fan motor
    
12. How to reverse the refrigerator doors on your refrigerator
    
13. Help for storing an appliance
    
14. How to change a common Whirlpool evaporator fan motor
    
15. How to install or remove common shelf supports
    
16. How long can I store food in my frost free refrigerator freezer and how?
    
17. I heard a sizzling noise inside my freezer section and it looked like something on fire when I opened the freezer door. What should I do?
    
18. I feel heat or warmth around my refrigerator doors...help!
    
19. Important Disclaimer
    
20. My fridge is running but not cold enough  - with Frost free repair information as well
    
21. My refrigerator is leaking water inside the fridge
    
22. My fridge is leaking onto the floor
    
23. My fridge is freezing things
    
24. My fridge makes a bang noise when it shuts off
    
25. My Frost free fridge will not run at all
    
26. My fridge is making   screeching/squeak noises
    
27. My GE SxS fridge door has dropped and/or won't open or close properly
    
28. My water dispenser has white flecks in the water...what's up?
    
29. Mending a crack in the refrigerator liner
    
30. New adaptive defrost information
    
31. Ohm meter testing a start capacitor
    
32. Odor complaints with your fridge
    
33. Replace a door gasket on a refrigerator
    
34. Sample wiring diagrams
    
35. Stainless Steel Cleaning
    
36. Some help for an Amana refrigerator fan motor that will not run
    
37. Will my freezer or refrigerator work ok in my garage?
    
38. Whirlpool built refrigerator defrost timer installation help
    
39. Water line "Y" hose for icemaker broken helps
    

 

1. Checking/changing a common light switch
   
2. Common frost free fridge parts learn "what" is called "what" before starting your repair
   
3. Compressor won't run or it is "clicking' on and off
   
4. Cleaning the condenser coils
   
5. Can my fridge be moved on it's side?
   
6. Defrost drain freezes and then overflows
   
7. Freezer door pops open when I shut the fresh food door
   
8. GE Arctica repair tips...frost free trouble, freezing food, ect 
9. How refrigerators work
   
10. How a common defrost cycle works
    
11. How to change a common condenser fan motor
    
12. How to reverse the refrigerator doors on your refrigerator
    
13. Help for storing an appliance
    
14. How to change a common Whirlpool evaporator fan motor
    
15. How to install or remove common shelf supports
    
16. How long can I store food in my frost free refrigerator freezer and how?
    
17. I heard a sizzling noise inside my freezer section and it looked like something on fire when I opened the freezer door. What should I do?
    
18. I feel heat or warmth around my refrigerator doors...help!
    
19. Important Disclaimer
    
20. My fridge is running but not cold enough  - with Frost free repair information as well
    
21. My refrigerator is leaking water inside the fridge
    
22. My fridge is leaking onto the floor
    
23. My fridge is freezing things
    
24. My fridge makes a bang noise when it shuts off
    
25. My Frost free fridge will not run at all
    
26. My fridge is making   screeching/squeak noises
    
27. My GE SxS fridge door has dropped and/or won't open or close properly
    
28. My water dispenser has white flecks in the water...what's up?
    
29. Mending a crack in the refrigerator liner
    
30. New adaptive defrost information
    
31. Ohm meter testing a start capacitor
    
32. Odor complaints with your fridge
    
33. Replace a door gasket on a refrigerator
    
34. Sample wiring diagrams
    
35. Stainless Steel Cleaning
    
36. Some help for an Amana refrigerator fan motor that will not run
    
37. Will my freezer or refrigerator work ok in my garage?
    
38. Whirlpool built refrigerator defrost timer installation help
    
39. Water line "Y" hose for icemaker broken helps
    
    

servis frostfree fridge freezer not working after 2weeks holiday returned it had completely defrosted fridge & freezer power supply still connected. warning light on. done all the trouble shooting in the srvice manual still want go cold or freeze. light on in the fridge, no water in the rear tray & cleaned the overflow pipe??. Model No M0330-ALU 5yrs old. think it has 2 seperate thermostats, surely they wont both have gone at the same time???????

It's stopped completely 
It's not cool
Cooling is poor
It's noisy 
It leaks
The freezer compartment is icing up
The food in the refrigerator freezes
There's water dripping inside the refrigerator
The refrigerator never cycles off
The ice maker has a problem
There's an ice- or water-dispensing problem

1. Checking/changing a common light switch
   
2. Common frost free fridge parts learn "what" is called "what" before starting your repair
   
3. Compressor won't run or it is "clicking' on and off
   
4. Cleaning the condenser coils
   
5. Can my fridge be moved on it's side?
   
6. Defrost drain freezes and then overflows
   
7. Freezer door pops open when I shut the fresh food door
   
8. GE Arctica repair tips...frost free trouble, freezing food, ect 
9. How refrigerators work
   
10. How a common defrost cycle works
    
11. How to change a common condenser fan motor
    
12. How to reverse the refrigerator doors on your refrigerator
    
13. Help for storing an appliance
    
14. How to change a common Whirlpool evaporator fan motor
    
15. How to install or remove common shelf supports
    
16. How long can I store food in my frost free refrigerator freezer and how?
    
17. I heard a sizzling noise inside my freezer section and it looked like something on fire when I opened the freezer door. What should I do?
    
18. I feel heat or warmth around my refrigerator doors...help!
    
19. Important Disclaimer
    
20. My fridge is running but not cold enough  - with Frost free repair information as well
    
21. My refrigerator is leaking water inside the fridge
    
22. My fridge is leaking onto the floor
    
23. My fridge is freezing things
    
24. My fridge makes a bang noise when it shuts off
    
25. My Frost free fridge will not run at all
    
26. My fridge is making   screeching/squeak noises
    
27. My GE SxS fridge door has dropped and/or won't open or close properly
    
28. My water dispenser has white flecks in the water...what's up?
    
29. Mending a crack in the refrigerator liner
    
30. New adaptive defrost information
    
31. Ohm meter testing a start capacitor
    
32. Odor complaints with your fridge
    
33. Replace a door gasket on a refrigerator
    
34. Sample wiring diagrams
    
35. Stainless Steel Cleaning
    
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1. Checking/changing a common light switch
   
2. Common frost free fridge parts learn "what" is called "what" before starting your repair
   
3. Compressor won't run or it is "clicking' on and off
   
4. Cleaning the condenser coils
   
5. Can my fridge be moved on it's side?
   
6. Defrost drain freezes and then overflows
   
7. Freezer door pops open when I shut the fresh food door
   
8. GE Arctica repair tips...frost free trouble, freezing food, ect 
9. How refrigerators work
   
10. How a common defrost cycle works
    
11. How to change a common condenser fan motor
    
12. How to reverse the refrigerator doors on your refrigerator
    
13. Help for storing an appliance
    
14. How to change a common Whirlpool evaporator fan motor
    
15. How to install or remove common shelf supports
    
16. How long can I store food in my frost free refrigerator freezer and how?
    
17. I heard a sizzling noise inside my freezer section and it looked like something on fire when I opened the freezer door. What should I do?
    
18. I feel heat or warmth around my refrigerator doors...help!
    
19. Important Disclaimer
    
20. My fridge is running but not cold enough  - with Frost free repair information as well
    
21. My refrigerator is leaking water inside the fridge
    
22. My fridge is leaking onto the floor
    
23. My fridge is freezing things
    
24. My fridge makes a bang noise when it shuts off
    
25. My Frost free fridge will not run at all
    
26. My fridge is making   screeching/squeak noises
    
27. My GE SxS fridge door has dropped and/or won't open or close properly
    
28. My water dispenser has white flecks in the water...what's up?
    
29. Mending a crack in the refrigerator liner
    
30. New adaptive defrost information
    
31. Ohm meter testing a start capacitor
    
32. Odor complaints with your fridge
    
33. Replace a door gasket on a refrigerator
    
34. Sample wiring diagrams
    
35. Stainless Steel Cleaning
    
36. Some help for an Amana refrigerator fan motor that will not run
    
37. Will my freezer or refrigerator work ok in my garage?
    
38. Whirlpool built refrigerator defrost timer installation help
    
39. Water line "Y" hose for icemaker broken helps
    
    
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the thermostat in the fridge is turning off your compressor before the freezer has completed its job.this is because it doesnt care about the freezer temperature only the temperature where its located in this case the fridge,try completely defrosting the fridge and restarting it

Possible problems are a bad evaporator fan motor or a defrost problem. If the back panel in the freezer is frosted up then it is a defrost problem. If no frost listen for the fan in the freezer. If you don't hear it then it may be the problem. Not circulating the cold air.