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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Refrigerator Repair:

Previously used freezer was left turned off for more then 2 weeks

Hi there. I visited your web site and found it very informative. I just wanted to know a little more. I have a family member that did the "never do this" thing about turning off a freezer for more than 2 weeks. When we tried to turn it on again, the cabinet started to swell and make popping noises like the cabinet was expanding. It is a small chest freezer. Also, gases started escaping out the drain plug in the front of the unit. We turned it off, but each time we tried to turn it on again, the same thing occurred. Does this mean it can't be repaired?

Afraid so

Is there any way we can check it before we toss it away?

Na, these small chest freezers really are not that repairable.( I wish they were though)