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I removed panel inside the freezer, fan is spinning, coils are frosty but not overly frozen. Defrost thermostat and heating element appear good, did not put meter on them, since coils were merely frosty. Nothing seems to be protruding to keep the door from fully closing. Temps fluctuate between 35-50°. Where do I need to start looking?
Hi @tommysparks1 , What is the model number of the freezer? Are there any oily residues on the condenser coils or near the compressor which may indicate a leak of refrigerant? Also are the condenser coils clean and free from accumulated dust etc? Interesting that there is ice on the evap unit at 35F. Ice only forms at 32F. Are the temps shown found using a thermometer or from a display panel if it has one? Test the door seals by placing a sheet of paper between the door and the door jamb and with the door closed try to pull it out. It will come out with a bit of effort but not that easily and it definitely should not just fall out. Try this at various places around the door, top, bottom and both sides.
@Shawn Bingaman The door seal should be pressed against the door jam to ensure a tight seal to prevent cold air from escaping or more to the point prevent warmer moist air from entering. Warmer air entering the compartment can create more ice on the evaporator unit in the freezer compartment which may impact on the fan. Check the seal all round, top bottom and both sides to ensure it’s not split, warped etc. If it appears to be OK check the door hinges to see if the door is aligned properly Did you mean a GE FUF14DHRBWW freezer? Part 1 shows the door seal (gasket)
It sounds like the compressor is running and it seems to be working somewhat. Even if the seals were bad it would still try to work. So it appears you may have two issues. One is the leaky seals so you’ll never seem to actually reach a freezing temp. Two, is it sounds like the thermostat is malfunctioning. It is the thermostat which regulates the temperature. If that’s not working properly you’ll have the issue you have now.
Hi @josnor , Just verifying that it is a Frigidaire Freezer model # FFU20FC4AW2? Only asking because looking at the parts list from two part suppliers, the condenser coils are on the outside at the back of the cabinet. (see System parts diagram). Because they are exposed to the open air there is no fan necessary to cool them down supplier 1 This supplier shows the condenser coils in the System parts diagram, even numbers it, but doesn’t list it in the System parts list, although if you search for condenser in the Search by Keyword search box below the parts diagrams, left side of page, it shows that it is available as a special order supplier 2 This supplier actually shows and lists the condenser coil as part #1- system parts diagram Two things you mentioned are of concern. First is “Only top half of my coils are frosty”. This may indicate a blockage in the evaporator unit. Second is “I do have some oily residue around the lines”. Oily residues may indicate of leak of refrigerant. There is a special oil added in with the refrigerant in the sealed system to lubricate the compressor. If there is a leak then the refrigerant will escape undetected to the air but the oil will leave a trace. A lack of sufficient refrigerant will cause cooling problems. You may have to get a licenced refrigerator repairer to check the sealed system. They have the equipment necessary to check the high/low pressures in the sealed system which will indicate what and where the problem may be. I say licenced because depending on your location this is because of the environmental regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases. Where I am you cannot even buy refrigerant gas without a licence if you wanted to recharge a sealed system yourself.
FRIGIDAIRE Model : FFFU20F2VW0 Serial #: BB03602068 Part: 5303918891 ASSY FRONT COMPLETE Installed Part: 5304529281 BOARD ASSEMBLY,MAIN,ERF300,W/H Installed My 1 1/2 year old freezer stopped freezing from the top to about the basket on the bottom and the next shelf up. Above is what was replaced by electrolux as it was under warranty. Hope this helps someone.
