Admiral Up right freezer Repair – Alliance, OH (FFFH17F2QWA)

A customer in Alliance called about their Admiral upright freezer that was not freezing properly. Our initial service revealed a defrost drain was plugged and the fan was frozen in ice, but a follow-up visit was needed to replace the evaporator fan completely.

The Problem

The customer reported their upright freezer was not freezing properly. Food items were warming up and the freezer wasn’t maintaining proper temperatures.

Diagnosis

On our first visit, we found the defrost drain was plugged and fan was frozen in ice. After clearing the ice and drain, we thought operation would return to normal. However, a follow-up visit revealed the evaporator fan needed replacement to fully resolve the cooling issue.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 5304513033 — Temperature Control and evaporator fan
• Work performed: Replaced the evaporator fan, cleared defrost drain, removed ice buildup
• Result: Freezer returned to proper cooling operation

Is It Worth Repairing?

Admiral freezers are budget-friendly units that can provide decent service life. For a repair involving the evaporator fan and temperature control, it’s usually worth fixing if the unit is under 8-10 years old and the cabinet is in good condition.

Maintenance Tips for Admiral Upright Freezers

• Keep the defrost drain clear by flushing it with warm water every few months
• Check door seals regularly — Admiral units are prone to seal wear that affects cooling
• Don’t overpack the freezer, which can block airflow to the evaporator fan

Appliance Repair in Alliance, OH

Alliance is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Canton, North Canton, and Louisville. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.