Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature and compressor is not running.
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 warning: Use caution when working with electrical outlets. If you are not comfortable, contact an electrician or technician.
Steps to troubleshoot no-cool, no-run:
- Verify power supply: Plug a lamp or small appliance into the same outlet to confirm it has power. Reset any tripped breakers or replace blown fuses in the home panel.
- Check power cord: Inspect the Summit freezer's power cord for cuts, burns, or kinks. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the outlet.
- Confirm interior lights/control: If the interior light and display are dead, suspect a power issue or internal fuse. If lights work but compressor never runs, suspect the control or compressor circuit.
- Inspect main control board: Unplug the freezer, remove the control cover (often at the rear or top), and look for burnt components or a blown onboard fuse. Replace the fuse only with the same rating if accessible and clearly blown.
- Replace main control board if failed: If there is visible damage or no output to the compressor and fans, install a Summit-compatible control board, transferring connectors one at a time.
- Restore power and test: Plug the unit back in and listen for the compressor and fan to start within several minutes.
Note: If the outlet has no power or is loose, have it repaired by a qualified electrician.
Repair Difficulty
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