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Door frames are very hot and unit seems to be stuck on defrost

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When a freezer is not working the door frame heaters don't know and just keep on heating as long as the unit is plugged in. As far as being stuck in defrost, there are safeties built in to keep that from happening. If it truly is the case components and wiring have been changed and really will require a tech to sort it out. Generally though, the door heaters will make it hot inside if the compressor isn't on. You might want to take a closer look and feel the compressor and see if its hot and trying to come on. Hope this helps and good luck.

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