Freezer won't start

Hi @frankparke33902

Is the light on in the freezer when the door is open?

Just verifying that power is getting to the freezer.

Try turning the mechanical temperature control knob fully clockwise and then counter-clockwise and check if the compressor turns on when the control knob is set back to the coldest setting.

If it does then it could an intermittently faulty contact inside the temperature control unit . Unfortunately these cannot be repaired as there are no separately available internal parts for it. It has to be replaced.

You could try disconnecting the power to the freezer and then use a DMM's (digital multimeter) Ohmmeter function connected to the temperature control's wiring terminals (harness wires disconnected) to check if the control unit is turned on i.e. internal contacts are short circuit - 0.00 Ohms and not open circuit OL (or infinite Ohms) as shown by the meter.

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If it doesn't and it is determined that the temperature control is OK, then it could a faulty start relay (p/n 216954200) or run capacitor (p/n 297286812)

You could try disconnecting the power to the freezer and then removing the start relay (mounted on the compressor) and gently shake it, to check if it makes a rattling sound. If it does then this usually indicates that it is faulty.