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Model #1988132332 Official Kenmore chest freezer

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Symptoms common to all freestanding freezers

Choose a symptom to see related freezer repairs.

Why don't the lights in my freezer work?

Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failure

What should I do when my freezer's high-temperature alarm sounds?

Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser coils, control failure

Why is my refrigerator so noisy?

Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, faulty compressor

Why isn't my freezer cooling?

Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat

Why is my freezer too warm?

Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, compressor problems

Why does my freezer have a lot of frost inside?

Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer

Why isn't my freezer running?

Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor motor failure

Why is my freezer hot on the outside?

Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket

Repair guides for chest freezers

February 20, 2015

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

Lyle Weischwill

The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defective compressor start relay.

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

February 20, 2015

How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

Lyle Weischwill

The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compressor from cycling on or off. Follow these steps to replace a defective cold control thermostat.

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

February 1, 2015

How to replace a freezer lid gasket

Lyle Weischwill

The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace a torn or damaged lid gasket.

Repair difficulty

Time required

30 minutes or less