Freedom Column Defrost Not Working is usually one of a small number of specific, repairable causes — here's what to check and when it's worth calling a professional.
Frost accumulates unchecked without a working heater to periodically clear it.
The system that schedules defrost cycles can fail even when the heater itself is fine.
Senses when defrost is needed and complete, and can fail in either the open or closed position.
Based on symptoms like this, these are the components our technicians check first. The exact part depends on your model and what we find during diagnosis.
Most cases like this are fine to schedule within a day or two, though it's worth having looked at before it gets worse. If you're seeing a code on the display alongside this issue, our Thermador error code guide can help narrow down the cause before we arrive. Either way, our repair service covers same-day diagnosis and a flat-rate quote before any work begins.
Same-day diagnosis, genuine OEM-compatible parts, warranty of up to 1 year.
*SubZero Repair Denver is an independent repair company and is not affiliated in any way with Sub-Zero, Inc., Wolf Appliance, Inc., or any of their distributors. We are not a factory service provider and specialize exclusively in out-of-warranty appliance repairs.