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Freezer repair guides
Follow the steps in these freezer repair guides and videos to install replacement parts such as compressor start relays, door switches and control boards. The DIY troubleshooting advice and error code charts in our freezer repair section can help you figure out what's wrong with your freezer. Once you find out what's wrong, search your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your freezer and order the part you need.
Freestanding Freezer type
Chest Freezer
Upright Freezer
Repair guides for chest freezers
How to replace a freezer compressor start relay
The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defect…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat
The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compr…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer lid gasket
The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace…
Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less
Repair guides for upright freezers
How to replace a freezer door switch
When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to r…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer thermistor
When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follo…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer evaporator fan
Air won’t circulate to cool the freezer properly when the evaporator fan fails. Follow these step-by-step instructions t…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer defrost heater
If frost builds up on the freezer evaporator because the defrost heater isn’t working, follow these step-by-step instruc…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer control panel
A freezer control panel that doesn’t show the temperature or respond when you press the buttons could be broken. This DI…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer electronic control board
The electronic control board manages the compressor to control freezer temperature. Replace the control board using the…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer defrost thermostat
These step-by-step instructions explain how to replace the defrost bi-metal thermostat in an upright freezer.…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer LED light board
The LED lights illuminate the interior of the freezer when you open the door. It takes just a few minutes to replace the…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers
Choose a symptom to see related freezer repairs.
Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser co…
Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failu…
Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-m…
Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, …
Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket…
Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, …
Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor moto…
Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, …
Effective articles & videos to help repair your freestanding freezers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your freezer.
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