[roberthh]

Our trusty GE upright freezer is shutting itself off periodically. I have replaced the temp sensor and have now ordered the cold control to replace. Just going through a process of elimination. When I tapped on these parts, the freezer would start again, so I have chosen these to replace first. Any insights, hindsights etc would be most appreciated!! thanks a millin in advance, Bob.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It is likely the cold control.

Be careful when installing the new control not to damage the capillary tube.

[roberthh]

dear shiela, thanks for the feedback!
I have the cold control on order so my fingers are crossed. The cold control has a little styrofoam box on the back that uses some kind of flexible caulk to seal the box that I had to break to get it off, any idea what will substitute for the caulk, maybe "plumbers putty"? Also, this problem surfaced all of a sudden during the winter months this last winter. (didnt have any problem the winter before) As it sits in a garage that freezes, could this be causing a problem for the controls i.e. is not in a heated space ?
We have another, newer and smaller GE upright freezer that sits next to this one in the garage and is plugged into the same outlet, and has no problems at all. I am thinking it's the age of the older one perhaps? thanks a million for any info you have, bob.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It not really caused by age or the cold it just one of the things that can happen to the control.

The caulking is a putty and plumbers putty should do the trick.