Freezer Repair in Lodi CA - (209) 330-5156

We commonly hear from clients with freezers that have frozen coils.

When the coils freeze up they seize operation or only work intermittently. The amount of wear and tear on other freezer parts is a big concern here. Not only will your freezer be less efficient but it will be wearing out and, if you don't get a freezer repair done quickly, the cost of fixing it could multiply.

When coils freeze over it is usually because the defrost timer is malfunctioning. This timer is responsible for triggering the defrost heater to start working. If it won't kick on the frost will keep building up on the coils. The defrost heater is responsible for keeping the coils clean so they can keep working right.

To diagnose a potentially defective defrost timer, manually turn the timer and wait for a clicking noise. Now, power should be killed to the compressor, evaporator fan and condenser fan. At this point the defrost heater should also turn on. If it does not and there is no continuity, the heater must be replaced.

Sometimes the defrost thermostat is causing this issue. This part serves as a sensor to determine whether the defrost heater should come on. If the thermostat is faulty, it won't sense that the coils reached a low enough temperature to trigger the defrost heater to turn on. As a result, frost will overcome the evaporator coils. If this is the case, chances are the defrost thermostat won't have continuity and it will need to be replaced.

Lastly, the freezer door seal might also need to be replaced. Any breakage in the seal will cause humid air to get in and it can result in condensation and ultimately frost buildup on the coils.


Helpful tip

If your freezer door gasket has any pinholes, breaks, gaps or if the seal seems weak, humid air will be able to enter into your freezer. If this happens constantly, it will result in ice covering the evaporator coils faster than expected. If you place a piece of paper on the gasket and close the lid it should not be possible to pull it out without using serious force. The door seal should also feel almost like it's magnetized when you go to pull the door open. If not, the weakened seal could be letting air escape.


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Lodi Appliance Repair Professionals located at

1102 Industrial Way #C12, Lodi, CA 95240


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