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How can I fix my chest freezer, Kelvinator?

My chest freezer is not freezing, what should I do first to find the fault?. it is a kelvinator brand, around 18 years old, small compact type.
josiah45, November 2008
Is the motor running when you switch on the power? If it is and keeps running for more than a minute or two then you have lost the refridgerant gas. If motor does not even start or only runs for a few seconds then you have a bad compressor motor or thermostat

Lincoln Appliance NZ, November 2008
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