The freezer is not getting below 32 degrees I have checked defrost timer , defrost thermostat and cold control all working properly what else can it be. Getting frustrated. Any suggestions welcome. This is a kenmore bottom freezer model 59679872990 thanks
Is the evaporator/freezer fan running?
it should be on whenever the compressor is on.
Is the condenser/compressor fan running?
Are the condenser coils clean?
Is the compressor running?
You can usually hear it but also should be able to feel it vibrating.
If it is on, is it on all the time except when it goes into a defrost cycle?
If it is on all the time you will have to check the evaporator/freezer coils.
If they are heavily frosted/iced over it is probably a defrost problem.
When you checked the defrost parts, did you force a defrost cycle?
If yes and the defrost heater came on then the problem is most likely with the defrost timer.
If they only have frost in one area (usually where the freon enters the coils), then it is probably a sealed system problem.
If the compressor does run and seem to cycle properly then it is probably a control problem.
If the compressor short cycles then it may be a start device or a compressor problem.
Well I ran down the checklist of possible problems and figure it must be a sealed system problem, but I do get frost halve way across the top of freezer coils but paying attention to the compressor it seems to continually run until defrost mode kicks in. Is there anything else I can try before calling in a repair man Thank you
Is there anything else I can try before calling in a repair man
Not if you are sure it is a sealed system problem.
To help ensure that you have made the correct diagnosis see the below, take a look at the example pictures about ha;lf way down the page.
http://www.applianceaid.com/refrigerator-not-cold-enough.php
A sealed system problem is an expensive repair.
Often it makes more sense to put the dollars towards a new unit.
I would check the warranty on the unit as often the sealed system has a longer warranty period.