This page contains thrifty tips and advice to help you with repair of freezers.
Repairing a Gasket on a Chest Freezer?This page is about repairing a gasket on a chest freezer. If your freezer doesn't seal properly it may be time for a new gasket.
Green Stuff Appearing In Ice Cubes?A painter had to move my refrigerator to paint my kitchen. After moving it back the copper pipe sprung a leak. The painter stopped the leak by breaking off the pipe at the point of the leak and reconnecting it. He showed me green stuff inside the piece of pipe he broke off.
Freezer Has Fuzzy Ice On Compartment and Food?My top-freezer suddenly is full of fuzzy icicle-thingies that cover everything in the freezer. Any suggestions on what causes this and how to get it to stop? Yes, I do need to clean/defrost the whole thing, but would like to fix the cause of the problem as well.
LG Bottom Freezer Lights Won't Turn Off?I have an LG Bottom Freezer. The inside lights are staying on and melting. Has anyone had this problem resolved and why hasn't there been a recall. Our lights stayed on all night even though the doors were closed. The heat melted the control panel cover and the light sockets. All the food was ruined and a severe fire hazard in now posed. We bought this less than 2 yrs. ago and spent $1500!
Kenmore Freezer Keeps Thawing and Refreezing?This page contains advice for a Kenmore freezer that keeps thawing and refreezing. Food that doesn't remain frozen can pose a serious health risk. It is also quite expensive if you lose all of the food in your freezer.
Kenmore Fridge Freezer Not Freezing?I have a Kenmore fridge model# 461.90032. As the title of my question states, the freezer portion of the fridge is not freezing. It is cool, but not freezing. I was thinking that it might be low on freon. If someone can give me some insight that would be greatly appreciated!
Kenmore Freezer Not Working?This is a page about Kenmore freezer not working. It is not only frustrating when your freezer stops working but also potentially very expensive because of repair costs and lost food replacement.
Freezer Not Working?My Kenmore deep freezer isn't freezing. Is there a fuse that can be replaced?
Freezer Door Handle Came Off?The door handle for my Kenmore Elite 2008 has come off. I've purchased every kind of hex wrench system and cannot seem to tighten the screw back in. Any ideas or suggestions to get my handle screwed back on?
How Do I Remove a Chemical Odour in the Freezer?How can I remove chemical odour in the freezer? Please help
Chemical Smell in Freezer?How do I get rid of a chemical smell in the freezer?
Kenmore PRO Freezes Water But Not Food and Icemaker Does No Work?My Kenmore PRO refrigerator freezes water, but will not freeze ice cream or other foods. The ice maker isn't making ice. Please help!
Ice at the Bottom of a Frost Free Freezer?I have ice build up in the bottom of my GE freezer. I have melted the ice and tried Vaseline on the seals, but the condition still persists. Please advise.
Layer of Ice on Bottom of Kenmore Freezer Compartment?What is causing a layer of frozen water (ice) to coat the bottom of my Kenmore refrigerator's freezer compartment? Is it related to the ice maker? Can I fix it myself?
Freezer Not Cold
?What can cause a freezer to stop cooling, if it has a good compressor?
Freezer Stopped Running?My GE freezer, model FUF14DPGRWH, ran for 2 to 3 hours before turning off.
Upright Freezer Not Getting Cold?I have received an upright freezer from a friend's family. The freezer was not used for a couple of years before the owner's passing. Before they turned it off, it had a slow freon leak. Now it will not cool at all. Is there a chance I can get this fixed?
Chest Freezer Will Not Cool Below 18 F?Chest freezer will only cool to 18 F. Is set on coldest setting. It's a Montgomery Ward 23 ft. and has been reliable for almost 30 years. Hate to trash it. Any ideas?
Side by Side Freezer Door Not Closing Correctly?I have a Frigidaire, side by side refrigerator and I am having a problem with the freezer door. One has to make a big effort to close the door as It does not shut as freely as the refrigerator side does. What is the problem with the freezer door and how may I correct It? The gaskets are all in great condition and there Is not any food packages blocking the closing of the door. Any help regarding my question would greatly be appreciated. Thanks a lot!
Kenmore Freezer Keeps Thawing and Refreezing?I have a bottom freezer drawer (2011 Kenmore) and it is freezing, thawing, and refreezing. One repairman I had come suggested I needed to recharge with Freon. In reading about this, it seems other issues could be possible.
Kenmore Refrigerator and Freezer Not Cooling Properly?I have a Kenmore refrigerator, model number 2537889. The freezer is cool, but starting to melt. The refrigerator itself is cool to the touch. The compressor and fan are running. I cleaned the coils. Anyone have an idea what could be wrong?
Chest Freezer Gasket Repair?I am looking to replace the gasket on a very old chest deep freezer. It is a Sears Coldspot 22 for the mid-50s. It is not self-defrosting. The freezer works great, but the gasket has torn loose and now there is mildew gathering around the outside edges of the freezer all the way across the back and halfway up one side.
Kenmore Refrigerator/Freezer Not Cooling?I turned the power off for about 5 or 6 hours to get work done and when the power came on the fridge slowly stopped working. Tuesday the power was off for a few hours today everything in the freezer is thawed out. I have no clue what to do or if it's fixable.
Kenmore Top Freezer Section Not Working?I have a side by side Kenmore refrigerator. I don't know how old it is. I bought it second hand. The freezer on the bottom freezes, but top won't. I took off the panel inside and the fan up there is not working. Does it mean it needs a new fan? I am on a fixed income. I guess my question is could that be the problem how do I fix it and where do I go for parts.
LG Refrigerator/Freezer Is Too Warm?My LG refrigerator/freezer is too warm. I have replaced the defrost thermostat in the freezer as suggested. Anyone know how long it will take to get cold? All fans seem to be working.