Kenmore chest freezer about three or four years old.not cooling

We purchased this same Kenmore chest freezer model 19502/19702 in 2010. In less than 2 years the compressor quit. If you do a search on this model you will see dozens of complaints. Don't waste your time or money on this freezer.

Sounds like slow Freon leak. You might get an estimate over the phone before calling a technician, but I would think a 3-year old box is worth repairing. If the estimate is close to the replacement cost, that might not be the case.

normally it is an ice build up on the inside. Suggest overnight defrost to sort this problem out.

If it is running but not cooling enough the problem is in the sealed system.

If you started it up just after hauling it home it may have be moved around enough to get oil in the systems smaller tubing causing problems. Unplug the unit for 24 hours and let it sit. Try it again for 24 hours and see if it cools.

If not this means either there is a refrigerant (freon) leak in the system or a restriction causing the refrigerant to not flow properly.

Either one are an expensive repair. and will require a professional to look at.

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there is a power failure

just 2 wires yes just a light

I would use a hairdryer to defrost the door secton with the other part closed off or covered.

I am not aware of a chest freezer that is auto defrost.Go ahead and defrost it like you would any chest freezer. Eric

Can you supply more info? Was there food in there that could have frozen in a position to lock up the door slides?