Lights are on but compressor won't work. Less than 2 years old.No display on temp control.

Start by unplugging and cleaning it gets dusty of course then they cant circulate air, also if your freezer has too much stuff the air cant circulate an they sometimes over heat, did you notice it running all the time before it quit, was the temp good need more details after you first clean the bottom andunder neath, un plug first hope this helps

Is the compressor relay bad?

There's a current relay starting circuit on top of the compressor. There's also a run capacitor nearby. I assume you have a meter (you said you tested the compressor). Either component malfunction will prevent operation, but if you hear a clicking noise at the compressor, then most likely the whole assembly (plastic box with relay and fuse) where the wires attach to the compressor has to be replaced. It runs less than $50. Buy it online from the manufacturer's parts house, This is a common problem with domestic refrigerators and freezers.

Well a freezer is easy to repair. The circuit goes from one side of the power cord to the cold control and down to the compressor then out to the other side of the power cord. Id the control or compressor relay is open then she won't freeze. All the parts to it are listed HERE.
From the list I see an overload for the compressor. If that one is open it won't freeze. Bypass the temp control wires to see if she runs.

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Sorry to read about your problem. you can have many different problems.

Here are some areas to troubleshoot
1. Bad temp control
2. Failing compressor
3. Defective start cap
4. Defective overload protector
5. Defective control board

I suggest you call a service company. for compressor issues

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Sorry to read about your problem. you can have many different problems.

check to see if you have power

1. Bad temp control
2. Failing compressor
3. Defective start cap
4. Defective overload protector
5. Defective control board

I suggest you call a service company.

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You need a multi-meter to do this. The temp.control is just a switch that closes on temperature rise and opens on temperaure fall (or when it reaches the desired temperature). Using a meter set on ohms coneect to the 2 prong ends of the temp. control. Set the temp. control on off. You should not have any ohms because hte temp. control is open (no continunity) now set the temp control to 2 or 3 and it should close (the meter will read ohms or continunity)
if it does then the t'stat works. The only other exception is the temp. control will sometimes (this is rare) not properly sense temp. for example, it fails to sense zero degrees and it will either stay on too long to shut off too soon. I only seen this happen like twice in 20 years. but more or less this is how you do it!!!
hope this was helpful

If your chest freezer is less than 50 years old, it does not have a fan. Cooling coils contact inner walls of freezer compartment, warm coils dissipate heat through outside walls of freezer. If compressor runs, temp is 30+ degrees, gasket is OK, lid not left open, then you have one of two contions: 1. Low capacity compressor 2. Refrigerant leak. Solution to either is to replace freezer. (My opinion: Don't get a Kenmore brand, which generally ties you into poor warranty and slow and poor service.) No matter what brand name is on the freezer, it is most likely manufactured by Electrolux (in St. Cloud, MN) or Haier (from China). Look at the model / serial number plate before purchase to see where it was manufactured. Yes, the USA manufactured ones are better. (and I'm not just saying that because the plant is less than 15 miles from where I am sitting right now)

I have a Kenmore Freezer model # 253.9251310 serial # s510347256
10\95 Makes all kinds of noises and now is defrosting. Sounds like fan is working but no noises besides fan. any ideas

you could try a 3 in one hard start kit... comes with a copacitor to help start compressors with age and having trouble starting