freezer not freezing

Thermostat ???

Not enough clues and observations in your posting. If the compressor motor is running then you do not need to look at the motor or associated components.... it might be low on freon. If the motor tries to start but doesn't then look at the capacitor and/or resistor. If the compressor motor runs but does not run long enough then look at the thermostat.

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What are you using to measure the capacitor? If using an Ohmmeter it only measures resistance not capacitance. Make sure the light goes off. I had on the switch was bad and with the inside light on it wouldn't get down to temperature. Also check fan(s) if it has them on the outside on the coils or compressor and inside in the freezer. Could be the self defrost heaters are staying on all the time or justto long.possible cause as someone else mentioned the thermostat or timer.

Thanks for your help. I am using a multimeter with capacitance function to check. The motor does not start. In fact the unit might as well be dead except that both the power led and "temp High" led come on. The freezer is only 18 months old. I cannot see a thermostat anywhere. Does this 25 ohm resistor serve this purpose? It looks like a small wheel with contacts on either side all housed in a small plastic unit like a plug which connects to the motor housing via 3 pins. I'd imaging it goes open at a certain temperature so I gather this serves as a thermostat. Any more ideas would be appreciated.

Kind regards

No warranty? Usually 5 years.

No. It's often hidden inside the back on vertical models. The dial could be around the back also. Owner's manual?

Safety?

Since you have a capacitance meter and you are not getting any reading best bet the starting capacitor is your problem. Some places that sell parts will test the old for you. I'm not sure about the 25 ohm resistor block. Does the block actually state 25 ohm or is that just the measurment your getiing?

Since you have a capacitance meter and you are not getting any reading best bet the starting capacitor is your problem. Some places that sell parts will test the old for you. I'm not sure about the 25 ohm resistor block. Does the block actually state 25 ohm or is that just the measurment your getiing?

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Hi Doug,

It is printed on the block that it's 25 ohms and that is what I am getting. I will have a look again and see if I can find the thermostat. There is a dial on the front panel that controls the temperature " 1 to 5" but I presumed this was just another variable resistor. I'm afraid the owners manual is not very helpful.

Regards

The dial is not a variable resistor, it connects to the themostat. Well I suppose it *could* be a variable resistor in part of an electronic thermostat but I've yet to ever see one like that. The compressor can only run at one speed, it's either on or off depending on the temperature inside. Check for voltage at the compressor, if it's there then the thermostat is trying to turn it on.

Never seen an electronic one. It should be a mechanical thermostat. I'd take a look at that - see if something is damaged. Also, if you have a 'hot' light there should be another 'stat somewhere IMO.