WC Wood chest freezer repair and replacement parts

What to do when the high-temperature alarm sounds on your WC Wood chest freezer

The high-temperature alarm sounds when the temperature inside the freezer rises 15 degrees above the set temperature so that you can fix the cooling problem and prevent food spoilage. (The exact temperature rise that triggers the alarm varies by model.)

When you hear the alarm, check the freezer electrical outlet for power because the control uses a battery as back-up power to sound the alarm (on most models) when the outlet power fails. Restore power to the freezer by resetting the house circuit breaker for the electrical outlet and the freezer will resume cooling if a power failure caused the alarm.

If the alarm goes off and you hear the compressor running, a sealed system problem such as a refrigerant leak or a failed compressor pump may be causing the problem. Have a service technician examine the freezer if you suspect a sealed system failure. A service technician will need to diagnose and fix a sealed system failure because the repair involves the recovery and recharge of the refrigerant.

Top replacement parts for WC Wood chest freezers

• High-temperature alarm switch. The high-temperature alarm switch turns the power to the temperature alarm on or off as desired.
• Freezer baskets. Freezer baskets make it easier to organize food in the freezer.
• Compressor. The compressor is a positive displacement pump that compresses the refrigerant in the sealed system of a freezer.
• Compressor start relay. The compressor start relay attaches to the compressor and helps start the compressor motor.
• Lid switch. The lid switch detects whether the freezer lid is open or shut and turns on the light when you open the lid.