According to Mental Floss, the value that customers place on a light in the freezer is so small that the manufacturers actually lose money by including lights as a feature in the freezer. Ultimately, consumers tend to spend more time using and looking for items placed in the fridge rather than the freezer section.
Light is not in the freezer because it will increase the temperature of the freezer and ice will start melting. Also, the fridge compartment is comparatively larger and more spacious, hence requiring lightning to see through various compartments of it.
Back in the days before frost-free freezers, a freezer light would have quickly become covered up by ice crystals, rendering it relatively useless. Since that time, so the story goes, people have become so used to having no light in their freezer, manufacturers didn't see the point in adding one (see Theory 2).
Fill a small cup with water and place it in the freezer. Once the water is completely frozen, place a penny on top of the ice. If you return from vacation and find the penny still on top, your freezer's contents remained frozen, and your food should be safe.
Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.
Many freezers, especially ones that are less costly, tend not to have a light in this smaller compartment, even though there are usually lights in the fridge section. There are a number of theories as to why this inequality is so.
The most common reasons your Frigidaire freezer light is not working are a malfunctioning electronic control board, broken LED light assembly or a bad power supply board.
Although your fridge can still run if its light went out, it is important to identify whether you have a lightbulb issue or an issue with the appliance itself. For example, if your refrigerator door has been open for an extended period of time, many refrigerator lights automatically turn off.
Food that won't stay frozen may be an obvious sign of a faulty freezer, but signs like excessive frost build-up on the walls or freezer-burnt food can also indicate unstable freezer temperatures. You may also notice your freezer making unusually loud humming, clicking or buzzing noises as parts struggle to operate.
The high temperature alarm or the red light indicator will be on when your freezer is connected to the mains for the first time. This means that the temperature inside your appliance is still too warm. Keep your freezer door closed and the light will go out in a few hours.
The light in the freezer is located in the back right corner under the ice bucket area. It's an egg shaped plastic cover, and you'll need to slid a putty knife under the cover and push toward the light to release the clip.
First, pre-LED filament bulbs would get hot when lit, which would defrost the freezer once the door was shut and the heat was trapped inside (much like putting warm food straight in the freezer) or put stress on the compressor.
In these cases it is normal that the red indicator light goes on. It goes off automatically when the interior temperature reaches approximately 5 degrees F. Yellow = Fast freeze switch. If the yellow indicator light goes on, the compressor continues cooling until it is turned off again.
16 cu. ft. Capacity Top Freezer Refrigerator with Premium LED Lights.
If the light in the Freezer is not working, there are three possible causes. The light bulb could be burned out. The light switch could be defective. There could be open internal wiring.
Some advanced Frigidaire freezer models may have digital control panels with more advanced reset options. These options can include resetting specific settings, modes, or functions. Consult your user manual for guidance on accessing and using the control panel reset options.
Both the refrigerator and freezer can have lights in them, but as soon as you close the door, the lights go out, so there is no extra heating. Also, a 40 watt appliance bulb does not give off very much heat, and the newer LED lights give off lots of light with a bare minimum of heat.
If your appliance is fitted with a standard bulb, then the light cover will be clipped into position. This can be removed by squeezing the cover. Some older models also have a screw which needs to be taken out before removing the cover. Always unplug appliance from the electrical supply before replacing the bulb.
An ENERGY STAR certified chest freezer uses about 215 kWh of electricity and costs about $30 per year to run, while an ENERGY STAR certified upright freezer uses about 395 kWh of electricity and costs about $60 per year to run.
Safety of Specific Food Products
Hard cheese, butter and margarine: Well packaged products should remain safe; if odors or mold develops, discard the items. Milk products and mayonnaise: Discard if held above 40ºF for more than 2 hours. This category includes milk, cream, yogurt, and soft cheeses.
Typical Timeframe
When you first plug in a deep freezer, the average time it takes to reach the optimal freezing temperature can vary. Generally, a deep freezer will take about 4 to 12 hours to get cold enough to store food safely.