Second hand freezer. It was holding at -10 when purchased. We set it up an it won't go below +20
Turn it off at the wall for 10 minutes
then turn it back on and move the thermostat setting to see if you can feel the compressor start to run
if is is running ( vibrations in the freezer walls ) place a bucket of water in the freezer and set it on close to max cold
freezers need heat in the cabinet to make the liquid gas boil off to a gas and that heat is provided by the water
if the unit is working , the water will turn to ice in a coup[le of hours
could be a problem thermostat
SOURCE: Freezer won't go below 10 and fridge goes between 40 and 60 degrees
Ensure the condenser is not clogged with dust or other debris.
Ensure the condenser fan (usually found in back) is turning when the fridge is running.
SOURCE: My freezer will not get below 20 degrees.
Here is the factory service manual.
cut and paste this pdf link.
http://136.166.4.200/contents/Fridge/LRSC26922xx/LRSC26922xx_Service_Manual.pdf
Check for ice on the freezer coils.
Check the Freezer fan motor.
Check the Compressor fan motor.
SOURCE: my upright freezer temperature won't go below 20
Hi, If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.
Many times a freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong.
If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...
Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...
Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair
Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor
Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
heatman101
ice cream is always the last to freeze and a temp of minus -10 degrees is usually required to get it to get hard. if you put the ice cream in the door it will be especially tough to freeze. a good thermometor is a good investment as you can observe the temps. usually ten degrees or 20 degrees is what they run. yes they do cycle on and off as long as they hold temps thats good. the outside of the freezer gets warm because the hot compressed refrigerant is spread through piping near its surface giving up its heat of compression . setting the stat to max will freeze the ice cream eventually but utility bill suffers . good luck
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