20 Most Recent Kenmore 12.8 cu. ft. / 362 liter Chest Freezer 13312 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Check that the freezer has power. After that make sure the thermostat is turned down low. If it still isn't starting, listen for any clicks like its trying to start. If no clicks, replace the start capacitor or thermostat. If there's clicks like its trying to start, try a hard start kit for your freezer, or you might just need a new compressor

what is your model number is then we can get started then

What's the problem? Turn it up the right way, wait a few hours, turn it on as normal

Unless you are changing the compressor don't change any wiring. A live phase comes from the thermostat which goes to the c (common) and the neutral phase goes to a relay which sits over s (start) and r (run.) It doesn't matter if the live and neutrals are reversed.

If it hums then quits and hums and quits and just keeps doing this then either the compressor start relay is burned out or the compressor is seized. Unless you are capable of diagnosing this you should have a tech check it out. If it's just a relay they are relatively cheap, but if it's the compressor it could cost more than the freezer is worth.

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As long as the freezer is not plugged in while on it's side and after you put it right side up you wait an hour to let all the compressor oil drain back to normal nothing bad can happen.

It sound like either the compressor is damaged or the system has a leak. Either way if it's only 6 months old you should call the store you bought it from and have them book an appointment to have it repaired under warranty. If it's not under warranty then you'll still have to have a tech check it out with special equipment that you won't find in any store.

Standard 12 gauge 20 amp circuit found in most houses is all that is needed.

leave it a half day in its operating position before powering up

I WOULD TAKE THE LID OFF AND REPAIR IT, USE SILICONE,ALCOHOL TO CLEAN BOTH SURFACES, AND SOME SMALL POP RIVETS.. GO TO ACE HARDWARE AND ASK ONE OF THE GUYS FOR THIS STUFF, ASK HIM FOR RECOMMEND REPAIR TECHNIQUES PICTURES OR THE LID IN THE BACK OF YOUR TRUCK, SO HE CAN SEE IT .. CUZ FLAT OUT YOU AINT GOING TO FIND A LID, AND IF YOU DO DON'T BE SURPRISED IF ITS 200$ OR MORE .. JAY THE PUMP REPAIR GUY FLORIDA