Kenmore freezer quit working after power outage

Sometimes when the power comes back on you get a power spike or low voltage, this can damage electrical components.

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Appliance Repair Help Troubleshooting and Appliance Parts

Sorry to read about your problem. you can have many different problems.

Here are some areas to troubleshoot
1. Bad temp control
2. Failing compressor
3. Defective start cap
4. Defective overload protector
5. Defective control board

I suggest you call a service company. for compressor issues

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there is a power failure

Melanie--

Because this occurred as a result of a power outage, you need to check that the outlet is OK. Plug something in the outlet like a lamp and see that it works normally. If that is OK, check the display for a light bulb that is burned out--incandescant bulbs do that occasionally in a power outage. If it is an LCD or LED display, the power supply is bad on the display board. Is the motor humming and making normal noises?--and your freezer is just not cooling? If no motor noise, look for a reliable and trustworthy appliance repair person. If the damage is costly, try to pursue a claim with the power company.

Dave M

The most likely answer is a slow freon leak assuming it was getting to the right temperature before you went on vacation.

A no power to the compressor is a good sign as far as being repairable is concerned. Locate the temperature control. Unplug the freezer and jumper the two main wires that connect to the control. Plug it in and if the unit runs replace the thermostat.

FIRST TURN THE TEMP CONTRAL ALL THE WAY OFF.LISTEN FOR A CLICK AND TURN TO HALF WAY SETTING IF IT CLICK IT'S ALLRIGHT, NEVER TO COLDEST,NEXT PLUG A RADIO IN THE PLUG TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE POWER,DOES YOUR FREEZER HAVE A LIGHT ON FRONT TO TELL IF POWER IS ON?ALSO CHECK BREAKER BOX,THANKS-MIKE

try putting on fast freeze. if it starts up this means thermostat is faulty. get back to me if you want