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Freezer runs all the time

Freezer set on #3 runs all the time temp 0deg. out side walls get very hot.

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  • Anonymous Jul 24, 2008

    2 yr. old Kenmore upright freezer has been working fine, until we filled it with a half of beef and 5 chickens. Went away for a while and when we came back a "buzzer" in the freezer was going off. I reached down near the floor on the front right side where there is a switch and pushed it to off. The sound went away. I then noticed the sides and top were extremely hot. I then unpluged the unit.



    What is the alarm telling me???

    Why is the exterior so hot ???

    What should i be doing or not doing??



    James M. O'Connor

    [email protected]

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I don't have enough information. Use a freezer thermometer and check the temp. If below 0 probably a bad thermostat. Sides getting hot is normal. Thats how it gets rid of the heat from inside. In the summer a freezer can run over 80% of the time. Again this is normal. Another thing to check is the gasket around the door. See if it is worn or torn and is sealing properly. If there are condensor coils under neath clean them check to see if the fan under there is working when compressor is running. (Not all freezers have coils underneath. Some have them in back, Smaller units just use the side of the cabinet.)

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