Official White-Westinghouse freestanding freezer parts

Most common White Westinghouse freezer parts that need replacing

1. High-temperature alarm switch. The high-temperature alarm switch turns the power to the temperature alarm on or off as desired.
2. Freezer baskets. Freezer baskets make it easier to organize food in the freezer.
3. Compressor. The compressor is a positive displacement pump that compresses the refrigerant in the sealed system of a freezer.
4. Compressor start relay. The compressor start relay attaches to the compressor and helps start the compressor motor.
5. Lid switch. The lid switch detects whether the freezer lid is open or shut and turns on the light when you open the lid.

Troubleshooting your White-Westinghouse freestanding freezer when it won't run

If the freezer has electrical power-the inside light turns on-but the compressor won't run, a failed cold control thermostat could be the problem. If your freezer has electronic controls instead of a dial, a failed relay on the electronic control board or a bad control panel can prevent the compressor from getting power.

If the compressor is getting power from the cold control thermostat or the electronic control board, a failed start relay on the compressor may be keeping the compressor from running. Replace the compressor start relay if it doesn't start the compressor.

If you hear the compressor clicking constantly about every 30 seconds but the compressor motor won't run, the compressor pump may be locked up. The clicking noise is caused by the overload tripping when the motor overheats because it can't spin the locked up compressor pump. Replace the compressor if it won't run when activated. A service technician will need to replace the compressor if it's bad because that repair requires recovery and recharge of the refrigerant.