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Model: MFU14F3GW5 Brand: Frigidaire Age: 5 - 10 years
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curtis68  
#1 Posted : Saturday, February 3, 2018 1:54:34 PM(UTC)
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Hello When I plug in the Freezer, I wont start, no noise at all. I replace the timer, no luck. I bought what I thought was the relay for the Embraco EM55HNR compressor but it doesnt appear its the correct one. Any ideas what to do next? Do I buy a 3 in 1 starter? I cant find any good info online or videos to troubleshoot it.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, February 4, 2018 2:13:46 AM(UTC)
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If the inside fan is not running, the compressor probably isn't getting power either.

Check the thermostat and see if its completing the circuit.

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curtis68  
#3 Posted : Sunday, February 4, 2018 9:56:26 AM(UTC)
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That worked I jumped the thermostat and it worked, now I looked up the part # for the thermostat and it seems they dont make it any longer but I saw some universal ones on Amazon. Could you recommend a replacement one for this, I not worried about exact fitment, I can drill a new hole for the control knob, I just want to find one that will work mechanically for this upright freezer. The model of the thermostat is a model 216303500.

Thanks for your help.

Photo of t stat
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PblnyH9tf3XdUl0h2

Will this one work?

https://www.amazon.com/Durable-2...eezer+thermostat+control
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#4 Posted : Monday, February 5, 2018 3:39:16 AM(UTC)
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The one you picked from Amazon is for a refrigerator, not a freezer. The temperature range would be too high. You need one for a freezer, low temp.

How does the little tube from the cold control attach to the coils in the freezer?

If you could get a couple of pictures of that it would help.

In the past I have used a universal thermostat like the Ranco K-401 to replace some cold controls. Its temperature range is -22 F to -2 F. Its a direct sensing type and connects to the evaporator tubing to sense the temperature of the freon.

The other type of cold control / thermostat is the air sensing kind. That's what most refrigerators have. Its mostly for temperatures above freezing.

If you go to Epay (i have to change the B here or this site will block it) and search Ranco K-401 there are some available . They have a lot of different mounting plates and many option on shaft type, to fit different knobs. It might be what you need.
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