Freezer not running at all; no lights, no display, completely dead.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Always unplug the freezer before opening any access panels. Use caution around mains wiring.
Steps to restore power:
- Check outlet and breaker: Test the outlet with another device. Reset any tripped breakers or replace blown fuses in the home panel.
- Inspect power cord: Look for cuts, burns, or crushed sections. If damaged, replace the entire cord with a compatible Costway freezer power cord.
- Check internal fuse (if equipped): Remove the rear lower panel to access the main control board. Look for a small glass or ceramic fuse on the board or in-line with the AC input. Test for continuity and replace with the same rating if blown.
- Verify connections: Ensure the AC input connector is firmly seated on the control board and no wires are loose.
- Test operation: Reassemble, plug in, and see if lights or display come on.
Call a technician if: The fuse blows again immediately or there are signs of burnt components on the board, indicating a deeper electrical fault.
Repair Difficulty
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