DIY upright freezer repair
When your upright freezer quits running or its high-temperature alarm sounds, click on one of the common symptoms below to find the cause of the problem. If your freezer is displaying an error code, look it up on our error code charts. Then, follow the steps in our DIY repair guides to replace the broken parts and get the freezer running again.
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Symptoms for upright freezers
Main causes: clogged or frozen defrost drain tube…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Articles and videos for upright freezers
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