Ocean Control Not Satisfying Setpoint

Freezer runs continuously and never shuts off, but temperature is acceptable

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

Thermostat out of calibration, Temperature sensor reading slightly warm, Door gasket leak causing small heat gain, Dirty condenser reducing efficiency

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the freezer before cleaning coils or accessing controls.

Steps:

Verify actual temperature with a separate thermometer; adjust the control to a slightly warmer setting if too cold.
Inspect and clean condenser coils with a soft brush or vacuum.
Check door gasket for leaks and repair/replace as needed.
On mechanical models, replace the thermostat if it does not cycle the compressor off at the correct temperature.
On electronic models, replace the cabinet temperature sensor if readings are inaccurate.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Thermostat / Temperature Sensor

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