How To Fix a Freezer
Appliance repairs are nearly inevitable, but dont despair, fixing a freezer isn't that difficult. The most important thing is to understand how a freezer works and how to diagnose the problem. We'll show you how to figure out what is wrong and how to repair a freezer. Plus, we can point you in the right direction to help find the required freezer parts to fix your appliance.
How a Freezer Works |
Troubleshooting Freezer Problems |
Tips and Advice |
How To Move a Freezer |
Freezer Schematic |
Freezer Repair Guides
Testing & Repair Instructions | ||
Breaker Strips | Check | |
Capacitor | Discharge | |
Compressor mounts | Check | Replace |
Compressor motor | Check | Replace |
Compressor relay | Check | Replace |
Condensor coils | Clean | |
Condensor fan | Check | Replace |
Defrost heater | Check | Replace |
Defrost thermostat | Check | |
Defrost timer | Check | Replace |
Door seal | Clean | Check |
Door switch | Check | Replace |
Drain tube | Repair | |
Evaporator fan | Check | Replace |
Ice maker | see Ice Maker | |
Interlock switch | Check | |
Leveling the freezer | Repair | |
Overload protector | Check | Replace |
Refrigerant Leak | Check | |
Temperature control | Check | Replace |
Water Inlet Valve | Check |