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Old 01-12-2008, 12:41 PM   #1
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Brand: Frigidaire
Model Number: FRT21H7ASB5
Age: 1 - 4 years

Freezer not working, fridge is. The coils are clean and the drain line is clear. I can hear a buzzing or clicking sound like something is trying to turn on and off. The fan in the freezer works but blows warm air. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Freezer P/N 240379013 (from service data sheet)
 
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Old 01-15-2008, 12:49 PM   #2
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Is the clicking coming from the compressor?

It may be the relay.

If the freezer is not cooling the fridge section will not be cool.

Here is a link to your fridge model FRT21H7ASB5.
 
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Here is some additional info which may be helpful
Frigidaire Manual Search Results
 
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Thank you for the help! I have put a new relay in the unit. It worked for about 30 minutes . I assume it is the compressor. Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?
 
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When you say it stopped, did the compressor just stop running.
Is the freezer fan off.

You may have just entered a defrost cycle
 
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The freezer fan is working. I beleive the compressor was still running when I unplugged it from the wall
 
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You listed the unit's age as 1 to 4 years

The compressor may still be under warranty
They usually have 5 years
 
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Denman,
Thanks for your help. My next call is to Frigidaire for warranty work.
 
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Tecumseh compressors have a lot of problems.
 
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