I have a Kenmore upright freezer I purchased 2 years ago It's getting cold, and will freeze, but then you go back the next day and it's all dethawed again, I mean completely, and barely cold in the freezer. A few days later it'll start freeezing again. It appears to me the auto defrost is causing the problem but I don't understand why it then mysteriously fixes itself and starts freezing again??????/ I have some kool-aid pops in it that I leave in there to see when it's freezing and not (since they won't make a mess and won't go bad) and it's just going back and forth. Anyone have any suggestions?
Usually when aq defrost timer goes bad it gets stuck in defrost. I would suggest replacing this first
SOURCE: Ice forming on pipes in back of freezer
you could have a freon leak allowing the pipes to freeze up
SOURCE: Kenmore Upright Freezer
Control is bad and needs to be replaced. I cannot see your repyl due to some tech issue w/ the site, so it may be a day or so before I can reply again. Please leave feedback for me if appropriate. Thanks
SOURCE: Freezer is freezing but the outer wall are extremly hot
This is a normal condition. The condensor coils are in the cabinet and their job is to remove heat which is why it is hot. You will want to make sure the freezer isn't in a tight spot where air from the room can't flow across it. Without good air flow it will become too hot and not cool properly and lead to the compressor failing too soon.
SOURCE: problem with upright freezer not freezing
It sounds like the unit is low on freon or the compressor is going bad. You have several other components that could be affecting this as well. Make sure the coils are free from dust and clean underneath. This is a bit premature for you to have problems now, especially since it is a Sears product.
SOURCE: Used Kenmore freezer won't get cold enough
If it is running but not cooling enough the problem is in the sealed system.
If you started it up just after hauling it home it may have be moved around enough to get oil in the systems smaller tubing causing problems. Unplug the unit for 24 hours and let it sit. Try it again for 24 hours and see if it cools.
If not this means either there is a refrigerant (freon) leak in the system or a restriction causing the refrigerant to not flow properly.
Either one are an expensive repair. and will require a professional to look at.
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