Frigidaire Freezer not running
Common reasons your Frigidaire Freezer not running
The most common reasons your Frigidaire freezer is not running are a malfunctioning electronic control board, bad thermostat or a failed compressor start relay.
29% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
25% of the time it's the
Thermostat
20% of the time it's the
Compressor Start Relay
26% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Frigidaire freezer
Electronic Control Board Replacement
When your Frigidaire freezer is not running, a malfunctioning electronic control board could be causing the problem. The electronic control board receives electrical power from the power cord or power supply board and sends power to components inside the freezer such as the compressor and fans. When the freezer doesn’t run, a bad electronic control board may not be sending electrical current to the freezer components. A bad relay on the circuit board or corrupted internal logic or memory can prevent the electronic control board from working. Have a Sears Home Services Technician examine and repair your Frigidaire freezer when it’s not running. The technician will perform diagnostic tests on the electronic control board and replace it if it’s bad.
Thermostat Replacement
When your Frigidaire freezer is not running, a bad cold control thermostat may be causing the issue. The cold control thermostat senses freezer interior temperature and cycles the compressor on and off to maintain the set temperature on the thermostat dial. A faulty thermostat may not be sensing freezer temperature properly or may not be sending electrical current to the compressor. When your Frigidaire freezer is not running, schedule freezer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician fix the problem.
Compressor Start Relay Replacement
When your Frigidaire freezer is not running, a bad compressor start relay could be preventing the compressor from starting. The compressor start relay sends current to the motor start windings to boost motor torque to start the motor, and to the motor run windings. Once the motor starts, the relay continues to send current to the run windings, but cuts off current to the start windings. A defective start relay won't send current to the start windings, run windings or both. The start relay includes an overload component that shuts off all current to the motor if the motor overheats. A defective overload trips when the motor isn't overheated, preventing the motor from starting. A bad overload component on the compressor start relay will prevent the compressor from running. Have a Sears Home Services technician check the compressor start relay and replace it if it’s bad.
What to expect when you experience a Frigidaire freezer not running issue
How is the Frigidaire freezer not running problem fixed?
Correcting most freezer not running problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, thermostat or compressor start relay. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a Frigidaire freezer not running
When your Frigidaire freezer is not running it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of freezer failures.
What to look out for with a Frigidaire freezer not running
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your freezer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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