Freezer

[glenn57]

I have an 8 cu ft Kenmore freezer. Wanted to use it so I plugged it in. I noticed a few sparkles when I did. It don't work. Think it's worth trying to fix??! Haven't used it in 5-6 years be nice to have a spare????

[LPS]

How old is yours Glenn?  Is it just the outlet?  Try plugging something else into it to see if it works then try the freezer again. 

[glenn57]

Done did that already. I don't recall how old it is but it's not the oldest one I got.

That old J C Penny's scratch and dent freezer I bought about back in 1978-79 is still humming along!!

[LPS]

There was a big old one in our garage when we moved here 17 years ago.  A dinosaur.  Was never turned off and ran great.  I gave it away and bought a smaller one.  It will never last as long as the old one.  They say they will run forever if you keep them running.  I spose the compressor is stuck from sitting.  Try wacking it with a rubber hammer.  ???  Beat the heck out of it.  Nothing to lose. 

[dutchboy]

Use some of all the cigarette money you are saving to go buy a new one. With the labor rate as it is it's not worth fixing. Use the old one to store your bird seed in. But as Barry said take your frustration out on it with a hammer.   

[mike89]

my chest freezer is from the late 70's!!!!    running great!!!   and always plugged in!!!   good luck Glenn!!   

[glenn57]

When all the kids were home I always needed that freezer. Now not so much. I always knew I was at risk once I unplugged it I was taking a chance. I'll try the rubber mallet thing tomorrow.