A: The orange/red light should always be on. This is the "power" light. The green light will turn on and off throughout the day. The green light indicates that the compressor is running and trying to reach the set temperature.
That little green light at the bottom of your upright freezer is likely an indicator light that tells you the freezer is properly plugged in and receiving power. It's a common feature in many appliances to give users a visual confirmation that everything is functioning as it should.
The green light should be on all the time when there is power to the freezer. If you have confirmed that there is power at the outlet and there is no green light on the freezer, then something must have been damaged during the power outage.
Compressor Sounds: When the freezer is running, listen for a humming sound from the compressor. If it's silent or making clicking noises, it could indicate a problem. Fan Operation: Check if the interior fan is running. If not, it may be a sign of an issue. Ensure the thermostat is set to a cold enough temperature.
On average, most refrigerators run for about 45 minutes to an hour before taking a break. This means the compressor is actively cooling your food for around 80–90% of the day. The cycling rate also depends on factors like room temperature, how full the fridge is, and how often the door is opened.
For Refrigerators and Freezers to maintain the proper temperature, the compressor will run much of the time. Refrigerators and Freezers have compressors that are designed to run 80% to 90% of the time.
For a freezer to maintain the desired temperature of 0 degrees F, the compressor will usually run more than 50% of the time.
Humming, clicking, buzzing, or other noises coming from your freezer are often part of its normal operation. For example: A low humming or buzzing noise can be heard when the compressor is running. A clicking sound can be heard when the defrost timer switches on and off.
Check to see if the bulb is burned out, and if it is, replace it with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. If the bulb isn't burned out but the light is still off, there might not be electricity running to the freezer. If this is the case, the safety signal light outside the freezer will also be off.
The benefit of that light is that your food is easier to find. However, since people tend to open their refrigerators more than their freezers, the cost of adding a freezer light outweighs the benefits. For manufacturers, the money they save justifies their decision to forego that second light.
The green LED flashing indicates it is not reaching the set temperature and if an alarm is accompanied by the flashing light then there is a cooling error. Check to be sure no items are blocking the vent.
Investigate the Cause of the Problem
Your freezer indicator lights may not be working because the indicator light may have burned out. Check for disconnected or broken wires to the indicator light before replacing it. The user control and display board might be faulty. However, this is not always the case.
Freezer Temperatures
The temperature of a freezer should be set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit so everything stays very cold. A freezer should be cold enough to keep food frozen and preserve it until they are ready to be cooked or reheated.
That blinking green light literally means "REPLACE ME". There isn't anything you can do to fix this problem but to order and replace the icemaker itself.
The easiest way to diagnose a problem with your freezer's compressor is by listening for its routine humming sound. Pay attention to your freezer for at least 30 minutes. If the humming sound doesn't kick in within that time, the compressor may not be working correctly. Schedule a visit with a technician for more help.
Turn off the refrigerator and freezer from the control panel. After unplugging the refrigerator, turn off the fridge and freezer using the control panel inside the fridge. To do so, set the controls to “zero" or switch them off entirely. Once you're done, you can plug your refrigerator back into the wall socket.
Wait several minutes, then plug the freezer back in and restore power to the control panel switch. Set your freezer to your preferred temperature settings and allow it to cool. It can take up to 24 hours for its temperature to stabilize, depending on how long the unit was without power.
It might sound strange to think but a freezer shouldn't run all the time because if it does it will actually build-up to much ice. This can make your freezer to cold and will make opening it and then closing it a problem, it will also be sure to put more stress on the motor.
Normally your fridge should 'hum' periodically throughout the day. A silent fridge freezer is never good news and, in this instance, it could be that the compressor is broken.
However, the compressor and fan motors should only have to run occasionally throughout the day to maintain that cool temperature. If the compressor and fan motors are continuously running, it means the system is having trouble maintaining the temperature.
Feel the refrigerator compressor to see if it is running with your hand. the compressor should be warm or hot, and it should vibrate. If the refrigerator is warm, and the compressor is cold, you could have a problem with the components that are used to start the compressor.