Official Electrolux freestanding freezer parts

Dealing with a noisy Electrolux freezer

Excessive frost on the evaporator can interfere with the rotating evaporator fan blade, causing a loud buzzing noise inside the freezer compartment. If you hear buzzing and the noise gets louder when you open the freezer door (indicating the noise is coming from inside the cabinet), check for excessive frost inside the freezer. If you find excessive frost inside the freezer, find and repair the cause to eliminate the buzzing noise.

A leaky door or lid gasket can cause excessive frost to build up inside the cabinet and on the evaporator. Replace the door or lid gasket if damaged. Manually defrost the freezer by safely storing food and unplugging the refrigerator. Prop the freezer door open and allow room-temperature air to circulate through the freezer cabinet to defrost the evaporator. After 24 hours, close the freezer door and plug the freezer back in to restore cooling. If the noise resumes, then you may need to replace the evaporator fan because its blade is damaged.

Electrolux freezer common replacement parts

• Lid gasket. The lid gasket is a flexible seal that attaches to the outer edge of the freezer lid to form an air tight seal around the lid opening when the lid is closed. The lid gasket prevents warm, moist air from leaking into the freezer compartment.
• Overload/PTC relay. The overload/PTC relay starts the compressor motor. It has 2 components: an overload protector that trips when the compressor motor overheats or locks up, and a relay. The relay manages the start-up of the compressor and keeps the compressor running until the compressor cycles off.
• Temperature control thermostat. The temperature control thermostat is mounted in the control housing area and controls the temperature inside the freezer. It turns the compressor on and off as needed to maintain the set temperature in the freezer. The thermostat has a temperature sensor tube that detects the actual temperature in the freezer compartment and controls the temperature based on the reading from that sensor. Replace the temperature control thermostat if it isn't operating properly.
• Wiring harness. The wire harness is a collection of wires, cut to specific lengths, that connects the various components in the freezer. The ends of the wires normally have the proper connection plugs or spades so that they attach correctly to the original components in the freezer.