Why the chest does not turn on or freeze? You will find the answers to these questions in the article. You will also find out what other problems users complain about.
The chest does not chill - causes and troubleshooting
The freezer chest allows to store food at a temperature from -18 to -25 degrees for a long time. Why did his work fail? To find out, you need to find the cause of the problem. First check:
- If the device does not turn off, pay attention to the set mode. Perhaps you accidentally turned on the Super Freeze mode or forgot to turn it off in a mechanical model. The mode is used for quick freezing - the motor runs without stopping, and snow and ice freeze on the walls.
- Conception of thermal relay at the maximum level. The operating instructions indicate what temperature is normal for the equipment. If in the heat you decide to set the regulator to “Maximum”, the compressor will work without stopping to catch the cold. This leads to engine wear.
Before buying, pay attention to the climatic class of equipment. It indicates in what environment the chest is better to operate. If the indicators exceed the norm, it is necessary to cool the room.
- The chest freezer does not freeze, but it works. The cover may be loose or the sealing rubber may have worn. Then warm air enters the chamber, and the compressor compensates for the difference by constant operation. Check the door and replace the seal.
All these problems usually occur due to the carelessness of the user. However, sometimes they indicate breakdowns that require repair.
Capillary blockage, leakage
You may have noticed that the equipment does not turn off for rest, while it’s warm in the chamber. This indicates clogging of the capillaries through which the refrigerant circulates and cools the chamber. In such cases, it is better to contact the master. What should he do:
- Determine the place of blockage.
- Eliminate the blockage.
- Refill the system with freon if necessary.
The same thing happens when refrigerant leaks. Leakage can occur if the steel circuit is damaged mechanically or due to corrosion. Repair is carried out similarly. The specialist must eliminate the leak and refuel the system.
The video will help you figure out how to fix the leak:
Faulty evaporator sensor, thermostat
These devices are used to measure the temperature in the chamber and transmit data to the control module. If one of them fails, the board “does not understand” that it is time to turn off the compressor. In this case, the department is very cold.
Need replacement sensor or thermostat.
The chest freezer is not working
- There is no mains voltage.
- Check the quality of the network connection (the plug may have come off).
- The fuse has turned off the power. This happens during power surges.
- The thermal relay is disabled.
Check all the points. Set the controller to the optimum temperature.
The appliance cools strongly or weakly
- The chest stands right next to the wall. There is no normal ventilation, the system cannot give off heat and overheats. Move the equipment at least 5 cm from the wall.
- The case is located near the battery, stove, sun rays fall on it. According to the rules, the appliance must be installed away from heating objects.
- The lid often opens for a long time. Too much warm air enters the compartment.
- Overload in the chamber. The compressor does not have time to cool the food. If possible, remove excess food in the refrigerator.
- A snow coat was frozen on the walls - this interferes with the normal heat transfer in the system. Defrost equipment for at least 24 hours.
The walls of the body are warming
A heat removal tube is installed inside the case. Therefore, during operation, the panel heats up - this is normal.
Noise during operation
Make sure that:
- The freezer is stable. Installation should be carried out on a level, on a flat surface. You may need to adjust the unit legs.
- The case does not touch other objects, walls. In this case, the sound will be amplified.
- The motor runs loudly, but then the noise decreases.
Sometimes users complain that the door does not open. Need to check:
- Do the products interfere with normal opening.
- Is snow and ice so frozen that it is impossible to open the door.
- Is the mechanism broken (jammed)?
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer, defrost and clean equipment in time. Do not overload the compartment to avoid work problems.