SOURCE: Kenmore model 2539280412 upright freezer alarm keeps going off
might have a defrost problem check to see if it is building up with on the back panel if it is you need a defrost timer or limiter or heater or fan
SOURCE: Kenmore Upright Freezer Model 253.9239780 Temp alarm, Temp rising slowly
you have a refrigeration issue partner let her go 16 yrs. is good service you can replace it for 3 to 5 hundred the repair will be that IF you can find someone with the r-12. don't go for a top it off and go deal the food you lose is to expensive for that to be economical.
SOURCE: 13 months old Kenmore compressor very hot.
lacdoi,
huuum At your service!
You said,
The warranty
just ran out, Sears came out told me needs a control board ($210 for
just labor to replace) not sure about part price. I though a new
freezer is about twice his labor and parts, so I sent him away minus
$65.
I did some troubleshooting
today, pull the plug for 2 days. Plug it in, temp alarm goes on all the
time. Turn alarm off, left the freezer running for 4hrs.
Not cold at all, some cool air. Fan is on, compressor is on (can hear
humming noise and is vibrating). Compressor is very hot to the touch,
could burn finger.
Should I call Sears again, wonder how much to fix all the problem? Or
just give up, look for another brand new one (not Kenmore).
MY ADVICE:
Sounds like a big repair bill and multiple problems
How old is the appliance?
If the appliance is 10 years old or more you may not be advisable to put good money into bad!
New appliance are so much more efficient today that they can save you a lot of money in energy!!!!
Replace it.
You will be fine
Bless You huuum
Please give me the best rating for my fine advice before you sign off.
Thank you
SOURCE: Kenmore Upright Freezer compressor running 6 seconds every minute
Usually the compressor runs pretty warm anyway. However if you think it's too hot I would start with the condenser coils located either under the unit or on occasion they are located on the back. The air flow across these coils as well as the airflow around the compressor must be maintained. I forgot to ask if the condenser fan is running. Check and make sure that the Fan is running and the air flow is good. Also, When you transported the unit did you move it standing vertically like it normally stands or did you lay it on its side. If you transported the unit on its side you must wait a minimum of 24 to 48 hours prior to start up or the unit could be ruined permanently. The refrigerant has to be utilized through the compressor as a gas. If the unit is on its side liquid refrigerant could be introduced into the compressor and can cause permanent damage. If this is the case I recommend that you turn the unit off at once and wait the 36 hours for the Refrigerant to settle then try it again. This transportation rule applies for any appliance That uses refrigerant, Air Conditioners etc. These units are not that hard to diagnose. The only other item that is usually a problem is the defrost timer. It is not very expensive and can also cause some of the same symptoms that you are eluding to. The defrost timer allows the freezer to periodically shut down to prevent the buildup of frost or ice on he evaporator coils and on the inside the unit. If it is defective, then the unit will either run all the time and cause the evaporator coils to freeze up or will not allow the compressor to switch on and it will not freeze like it should.
SOURCE: Upright freezer door inside developing ice
The door seal is at fault. Regardless of the small tear it is not sealing well.
Take a dollar bill and close it in the door. Then pull on the bill to feel resistance.
You will find it pulls easily in some place. That is where your air leak is that is causing the condensation.
Do this about every 6 inches all the way around the seal.
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