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U-Line Refrigerator freezer not freezing

If your U-Line freezer is not freezing, start by checking the evaporator fan motor because it circulates cold air over the evaporator coils and a seized or dead fan is the most common cause. Next check the freezer door gasket for gaps or tears that let warm air in, which can make the freezer not freezing or the refrigerator freezer not cold enough. After that inspect the condenser fan motor and condenser area for obstructions or a fan that won’t spin freely, since poor condenser airflow will keep the unit from cooling properly. Control boards are often blamed but should be a last resort after the fans and thermostat checks. Verify the temperature control thermostat clicks when you change its setting and test for continuity if it doesn’t, and check the start relay for burnt odor or failed continuity if the compressor won’t kick on. If you need parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator and get step by step parts-specific guidance.

01 - U-Line Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor

The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with two evaporators, there will be an evaporator located in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air in the compartment. If this occurs, the refrigerator may still get cold, while the freezer will not get cold or vice versa. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan bla...de does not turn freely, replace the fan motor. Additionally, if the motor is unusually noisy, replace it. Finally, if the motor does not run at all, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for continuity. If the windings do not have continuity, replace the evaporator fan motor.
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02 - U-Line Refrigerator Door Gasket

A freezer door gasket should form an airtight seal around the appliance's frame to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. If the door gasket is twisted or torn, gaps can form that will allow warm air in, resulting in the freezer not freezing properly. Inspect the door gasket for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
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03 - U-Line Refrigerator Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat directs voltage to the compressor, evaporator fan motor, and condenser fan motor (if applicable). If the temperature control thermostat is not working properly, it may prevent the freezer's refrigerant system from running. To determine if the thermostat is defective, rotate the thermostat from the lowest setting to the highest setting and listen for a click. If the thermostat clicks, it is not likely defective. If the thermostat does not click, use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. If the temperature control thermostat does not have continuity at any setting, replace it.
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04 - U-Line Refrigerator Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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05 - U-Line Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor

The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - U-Line Refrigerator Start Device

A start device, like a start relay, works in conjunction with the start winding to start the compressor. If the start device is defective, the compressor may sometimes fail to run or may not run at all. As a result, the freezer won't be able to freeze. To determine if the start device is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity between the run and start terminal sockets. If the start device does not have continuity between the run and start terminal sockets, replace it. In addition, if the start device has a burnt odor, replace it.
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07 - U-Line Refrigerator Inverter Board

The inverter board controls the power to the compressor. The main control board monitors the temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments and sends signals to the inverter board. The inverter board varies the compressor speed depending on temperature change and run time.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Refrigerator not cooling — what should I check first?
Fridge not cooling but freezer works — why is the refrigerator warm while the freezer is cold?
Refrigerator control panel not working — could this be a control board issue?
Refrigerator runs constantly — could a faulty condenser fan or thermostat cause that?
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