Imagine the lid as a shallow box with 1x2 sides and marine grade 3 8 plywood on top and bottom.
Fix chest freezer lid.
Problems you might encounter with your chest freezer include.
I opened the lid and the plastic interior has unexpectedly separated from the metal lid.
The lid contains wiring for lights and switches and the ice surrounding the wiring harnesses causes trickle currents which trips gfi breakers.
I d probably replace the old lid with a new one of plywood and foam board with strap hinges.
However the owner had propped the lid open to prevent mildew and now the gasket seal is bent in that place.
I recently purchased a pre owned chest freezer that is like new and freezes well.
The insulation is protruding on one side and the whole interior array is sagging.
If the lid gasket is torn or damaged thick frost forms on the food and inner freezer walls.
My kenmore chest freezer 2538195080 works but the lid insulation is separate sags.
Your freezer simply costs too much to throw it out and buy a new one.
Or better you could find a new freezer seal and to sescure to your new lid.
I tested the seal by closing the lid on a sheet of paper and the gasket holds it tight except in that spot.
Our chest freezer is located outside and forms condensation inside the lid which freezes.
The fix will depend on the severity of the problem.
These steps show how to replace the lid gasket on kenmore frigidaire gibson crosley white westinghouse and kelvinator chest freezers.
Even calling the repair technician to your house to fix it costs more than you.
Replace a damaged or torn lid gasket with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
Several problems can arise with chest freezers.
But you can fix many common problems if you understand what they are.
Serious issues might be more easily addressed by just buying a new freezer.
Tubular vinyl door seal around the edge of the freezer to seal it.
Chest freezer lid will not stay up.