11/11/2023 0 Comments Kenmore deep zer![]() The recommended setting for a freezer is 0☏ (-18☌). If the freezer is freezing but your ice cream seems to soft, check the temperature setting is correct. Further troubleshooting will be needed to pinpoint and resolve the issue. If there’s power going to the outlet, there may be an issue with the main control or user interface boards, or the temperature-monitoring devices such as the sensors, or the thermostat might be bad. Contact a licensed electrician for more serious electrical problems. Look for a tripped circuit breaker or tripped GFI outlet. If that device also doesn’t work, the outlet doesn’t have power going to it. If not, plug something like a hairdryer or lamp into the outlet. Check whether the light inside the refrigerator goes on when you open the door. Make sure the appliance has power going to it. If the condensation pan is cracked, it should be replaced. A missing access cover might also prevent proper air flow and proper evaporation of water from the pan. This problem might be caused by high humidity areas or frequent opening of the freezer door. Excess frost on the evaporator coil could produce more water than the pan can hold. If the water is coming from the freezer itself, it may be due to the condensation pan overfilling. ![]() If the water line or inlet valve are faulty, they should be replaced. If the freezer has a water hookup for an ice maker and/or water dispenser, the leak could be coming from the house water supply, the water line, or the inlet valve. If the drain is frozen, it should be defrosted and then cleaned out. ![]() The most likely reason water is present under the freezer is a frozen-over defrost drain. If other issues are present, fixing those issues will more than likely also fix the noises. The key question to ask yourself when hearing noises is are they any other issues going on with the freezer. And different conditions can cause the freezer to sound different. Loudness is often relative so what is considered loud at night time might be quiet during the day. What sounds like humming on one day might sound like buzzing on another. Other Common Freezer Problems Freezer Making Strange NoisesĪ freezer during normal operation can make a variety of noises from clicking during the ice harvest cycle and sizzling or gurgling during defrost to swishing or whirring sounds from the fan motor.ĭiagnosing a noise complete can be very difficult. A certified refrigeration technician is required if the compressor fails. If you listen to the freezer for about 30 minutes but don’t hear the familiar hum when it operations, it’s possible the compressor is the problem. If the compressor or the compressor start relay stops working, the freezer won’t freeze. The freezer compressor is a pump that moves refrigerant through the sealed system, creating the cold air. The freezer won’t cool well when the condenser fan isn’t running while the evaporator is operating. Broken Condenser Fan Motorįreezers with condenser coils may also have a condenser fan that pushes air across the condenser coils. You’ll need to have a service technician replace the evaporator fan if it doesn’t run when activated. Broken Evaporator Fan MotorĪ failed evaporator fan can cause freezer cooling problems because it won’t circulate air through the freezer cabinet. You may need to have a service technician clean the condenser coils if they’re not easily accessible. ![]() Clean the condenser coils if they’re caked with lint and dust. Dirty Condenser Coilsĭirty coils won’t cool down refrigerant before it enters the evaporator, resulting in poor cooling performance. If your freezer doesn’t have auto-defrost, you should manually defrost it following the recommendations in your owner’s manual. If the seal looks okay, a technician should inspect the freezer to determine the problem. You’ll need to have the seal replaced if it’s damaged or torn. Most freezers today have auto defrost, so check to see if the door has been left open, or if the door seal is worn. Frost Build-upįrost accumulating inside the freezer compartment can block the vents that carry cold air into the compartment. Keep things evenly dispersed near the middle of the shelves so as not to block any vents or interfere with proper air circulation. Too much stuff in there will limit air circulation within the appliance - and too little will cause all the cold air to spill out of the appliance every time it’s opened. It’s recommended to keep the freezer 70% to 85% full. Why is my freezer running but not freezing? OverpackingĮnsure there’s sufficient amount of product in the freezer section, but that it’s not jammed-packed. Here are the most common freezer problems that Sears’ experts see–and the likely culprits behind them. If your appliances could use a little TLC, our experts can help.
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