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Freezer outside walls are very hot. Not maintaining temp

Kenmore 20.3 Cu Ft upright circa 1997. Freezer outside casing is very hot. Freezer turns on and shuts off randomly. Emptied it last Friday; now it is 0 degrees inside, but outside walls are hot. Back and bottom are clear of lint, etc. Temp wheel is set on 3. HELP!!!!

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    freezer will shut off at random times and restart at random times seems to turn back on when the capacitor is touched

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Hi, The walls are getting hot because that is where the condesor coils are. The condensor coils are where the heat is disperst that is trap as the coolant pumps through the evaporator coils inside. The fact that it is holding 0 degrees is a good sign. Is this freezer in a garage?
Check the door seals to make sure no heat is getting into the freezer other then when the door is opened.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Vic

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