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?
By Dorothy Nichols from Port St. Lucie, FL
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Firstly, are the seals on the lid in good condition without cracks or breaks and is there any ice stopping the seal from operating correctly?
Secondly, has the refrigeration unit been regassed recently? Being of such a vintage I would imagine that the refrigerant unit is well overdue for a top up. Cheers Ron
I once owned an older model chest type freezer and it stopped keeping things frozen. The service man came out and put more gas in it before items could unthaw and in a matter of days, the gas leaked out. This older type cannot be repaired and had to be replaced.
With a freezer that old, you should consider replacing it even though you feel it's practically part of the family! I think you will be surprised at the difference you will see in your electric bill. The new ones are much more energy-efficient.
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