[Kaye]

I did not shut my upright freezer door completely & the compressor ran for a long time. After cleaning up the mess, I cannot get the freezer to run. Interior light is on. I tried turning the defrost timer to "click" & waited. Results; nothing happened. Compressor will not come on. Any suggestions on where to start troubleshooting & how would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you,
Kaye

[Gene]

Did it try to start or it's completely dead?

Did it make any noises?

Gene.

[Kaye]

Unfortunately, Gene, it is like road-kill dead. After I reset the defrost timer,"click", it makes no sounds at all. No attempts to start, no hums, no nothing. Appreciate any ideas or suggestions.
Thank-you,
Kaye

[Gene]

Are you sure the defrost timer is in the cooling mode and the cold control is "on"?

Sounds like there is no power to the compressor.

Gene.

[Kaye]

Thanks. Cold control is "on' , set at 5.
I turn the defrost timer until it "clicks" ;wait 1 hour, nothing. I turn the defrost timer to "click"; wait until the next morning; again nothing.
Does the defrost timer control the power to the compressor?

[richappy]

Remove the cold control and short the wires to see if it will run and post results.

[Kaye]

Removed cover of cold control and VOILA !!! The red wire had separated from the connector. Replaced a 25 cent connector and firmly crimped the wire. Reconnected and everything is working fine. Thanks for the advice & guidance.
If you live in the State College, PA or Orange Cty., California area, I would highly recommend richappy or Gene for any of your appliance repair needs.
Thanks again guys. You are the greatest!!!
Kaye

[Gene]

We're glad you were able to fix it.

Gene.