EH150FXRQ
Whirlpool EH150FXRQ Chest Freezer Service
Most common issues on this model
- Cabinet running constantly with the dial at a normal setting
- Lid seal hardened or flattened
- Interior light switch sticking
- Frost thickening on the walls
- Defrost drain plug not seating
This is the Whirlpool EH150FXRQ chest freezer, part of the EH family. You may also find it written as EH150FXRQ00. The control is a mechanical dial and the defrost is manual, which makes the diagnosis direct.
A chest freezer that never shuts off is the call we hear most often on this type. We start with the dial, because a thermostat that no longer opens keeps the compressor running until the contents freeze solid. Next come the lid seal and the condenser surface, which collects dust in a garage. A dirty condenser raises the running time just as a poor seal does.
Frozen food is at stake, so we ask owners to move it to a cooler or another freezer if the cabinet is warm. The complete number on the model and serial label is confirmed before we order a part. A written price comes first, and the repair has a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Key features
- Whirlpool chest freezer of the EH family
- Manual defrost
- Mechanical thermostat dial
- Lift-out basket
- Number also seen as EH150FXRQ00
My chest freezer never turns off. What do you test?
We test the temperature control first, since a stuck thermostat keeps the compressor running. Then the lid seal, the condenser surface and the cabinet temperature.
How should I protect the food while I wait for the repair?
Move it to a cooler with ice or another freezer, and keep the lid shut. A closed chest freezer holds its cold for a long time, so avoid opening it more than needed.
Is the lid light switch part of the cooling problem?
No, the light switch only controls the lamp. If it sticks closed, the bulb stays on and adds a little heat, so we replace it if we find it stuck.
Book repair for your EH150FXRQ
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.