Freezer not working. Compressor wants to start but it sounds like the thermal switch cuts it off.

most likely the start relay on the compressor that changes from start windings to run windings. the compressor will run for about 30 seconds on start windings then click out on internal thermal overload.
this can be confirmed by turning it on and letting it do the 30 second run then when it stops just wait and see if it cuts in and tries to run again (usually takes about 5 min) the second time it cuts in it wil most likely not run for as long (usually about 10 seconds). if this is what it does get a new compressor start/run relay.
as for the fan flick it with your finger and see if it spins freely.

There could be a loss of freon(unlikely but possible), the start capacitor for the compressor is bad (most likely) or the thermal cut off switch on the compressor is cycling from the hot compressor.

Is the compressor hot? Do you hear a clicking sound every minute or so? If affirmative, you probably need a new starting relay. It sits in a little box welded to the compressor. If the compressor is cold, you need to check if you have 120 V going to it. There is also a thermal switch (overload) near the relay; that could be open. Sometimes the thermal switch (when old) fails to reset (make contact) when the compressor cools down. Another thing to check is the control board which is located in the rear of the refrigerator. You need to remove a cover to get to it. If you take the board out, and you see one of the solder joints melted, that would be your answer. It can be fixed by cleaning and resoldering it. I always run a little wire from that point to the compressor terminal joint to keep the path cool. Look at it close and you'll see what I am talking about.

Theory of operation: Cold air is produced in the freezer section and is then circulated via a fan located in the freezer section. It sounds like you may have either an air leak from faulty door seals, ice dispenser door flap stuck in the open position, or the light staying on the door is closed.
A faulty compressor fan may also cause symptoms like that but you should hear the thermal cut out clicking off and on due overheating of the compressor.

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How about thermostat settings? Set it half way for freezer and one setting below for fridge, control.

Also check:

a) evaporator fan, (the one in the freezer) it should come strong on if you let freezer door open for a couple of minutes.

b) cooling fan underneat fridge and make sure air can circulate.
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c) when compressor kiks in, should stay on for a while, if not, check thermal protection bimetal switch, (little round plastic device w/ a wire coming out of it, inserted in compressor common prong) you should be able to hear a click when it cuts juice to compressor. Check compressor temp. at cut off.

Let's work on this for right now, let me know if helpful, if not, will try something else..

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It sounds like when the compressor is trying to start the thermal overload cuts it off. The compressor needs to be tested.

Switch off the unit at the wall and leave it for a day to cool off. I think your compressor has overheated and has cut out on thermal overload. There should not be any problem with leaving the door open. The problem with the compressor is likely caused by poor power supply or a power surge.

i dont think so i would look at the compressor kicking out on thermal overload or a faulty thermostat thermostats have two settings cut in cut out your cut in could be bad and not turning the compressor on till the temp reaches melting temps now if your hearing a click buzz then you need to look at the compressor and make sure the compressor fan is running but its not a defrost promblem

Not sure of what cut out refers to. If you mean the power supply is tripped out after twenty secs hen I would say there is a fair chance of the compressor being down to earth (ie broken). If you mean that the compressor tries to run and then stops after twenty secs then there is a fair chance the compressor is stalled (ie broken). There is also a chance that the relay (starting device) may be at fault failing to start the compressor. If it is the relay then the cost may be around £70 if its the compressor then you are lookin at a couple of hundred pounds approx. The buzzing sound does sound like the compressor trying to run but stalled and unfortunately compressors have no real average anymore and are prone to fail whenever they choose to. Sorry to sound negative and hope this helps.

It sounds as if the thermal limit on the compressor is cutting off power to the compressor when it gets too hot. There could be 3 reasons for this. One, the compressor is just bad...should be covered under the 5 year sealed sytem warranty (if its less than 5 years old of course) if this is the case. Two, the thermal overload and start relay assembly is bad. They are mounted directly to the compressor (big round black thing) and can be changed for about$14 in parts (unplug the unit before replacing!) Three, the fan that runs in the bottom near the compressor that cools the compressor and condenser is jammed or not rotating for some reason. It should run any time the the compressor is running. If it doesnt, it need replaced or the compressor will do exactly what you are describing. Hope this helps!