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The only reason to wait 5 hours to plug in is because the manufacturer doesn’t want you to slug your compressor. I’m a certified refrigeration technician. If your freezer has been sitting upright at the place you bought it from and brought it home and installed upright, you can plug it in immediately. Refrigerant works in a circular cycle and will work itself out through normal operating conditions, but if somehow during shipping the unit was tipped over, refrigerant over filled the compressor and turning it on immediately will break your unit. Just know that if you had it shipped directly to your house, then wait the five hours. If picked up from a store upright, then plug it in immediately. The manufacturer is just trying to protect themselves from having to replace your unit. I hope this helps.
This was SO HELPFUL. I was thinking of buying one and your thorough instructions along with pertinent brand knowledge definitely sold me. Thank you so much for posting.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We love this little freezer, just pulled a Cosco pizza out of it & tossed it in the oven. Happy New Year Kristen. 😎👍
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Great video, i’ve just brought a chest freezer and along with the manual in a little plastic bag there was a little stopper type thing it does fit in the bottom of the freezer but i don’t know if i have to put it all of the time or is it just for when you’re defrosting the freezer? it does not tell me in the manual so if you can help me that would be great 👍🏻
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Have a question. We just got one of these, followed instructions to a T. Just wondering what each number setting corresponds to in terms of temp? Is 4 going to reach the 0 degrees Fahrenheit temp? Doesn’t feel like 0 when I stick my hand inside. Thanks for any info you can provide
Thanks for watching, we don’t know the exact temperature outputs for the specific dial settings. What’s your update, have you been able to find a perfect temperature setting?
Tim T Thanks for watching Tim. Make sure you allow the freezer to sit stationary & unplugged for a minimum of 5 hours per the instructions. This will prevent damage to system. We appreciate you reaching out to us. 😎👍🔧🔩
I bought one from Lowes and followed the precautions and instructions, it’s not sealing when I close the door and Lowes will not return it. What do you think happened why it’s not sealing?
I am having the same issue. Gasket seal not working. Just not getting a good suction did you get your situation worked out with your freezer? This is my second Hotpoint freezer with the same issue. I'm so fed up
Good vid, thank you. Mine will be sitting in an unheated/winter and uncooled/summer - part of the house. The ambient temps likely will not fall above or below the ones you point out; however, If it does, can't we just adjust the thermostat up or down to compensate? May cost a bit more to run it but would that be okay?
Thanks for watching, we definitely understand your thoughts. That will be personal preference, we haven’t exercised this unit outside the manufacturers recommended range.
Question - How many Amps does it use. Some models use 1.5 to 4 amps. Also how low can the temperature get ? Hoping for at lease -10 F. If you don't know the Amps can you give me the operating Watts that i can concert to Amps. Thks
Thanks for watching, we love this little freezer. This is a 7.1 cubic ft unit and uses approximately 252 kWh per year. That adds up to about $30.00 for the entire year. Pretty awesome unit. 😁👍
Thinking about buying this one. This video wAs helpful. Question: I was planning to place in garage but with this saying don’t put somewhere over 110 and living in Arkansas I assume that’s a bad idea? If so, my next best option inside the house is a room with laminate flooring. Is that a bad idea? First deep freeze ever so unsure. Do they leak water sometimes? Thanks for any tips!
Skostyboi Thanks for watching. We have talked to several people that purchased this exact freezer & have it placed in locations that the temperature is exceeded for a period of time. They have mentioned that it still works great...it just uses more electricity & refrigerant as it is working harder to keep food frozen while the outside temperatures are high. Fortunately, our weather doesn’t get above the max temp so we haven’t experienced how it truly performs in that scenario. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
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It is recommended a dedicated outlet in case the same breaker goes to other things that may cause an overload and the breaker trips causing your food to spoil while at work even though the freezer will keep it cold up to 24 hrs it can cause freezer burns and not good for the breaker or other electronics having a power surge or immediate discharge.
Hi there, thanks for the instruction. One question though, I have to put it in the garage where it's dry but not sure it's ventilated enough. Is it a good place to put it? Also the temp will be more than 110 for a month or so in our summer in AZ.
khoiquach Thanks for watching, these are the manufacturers recommended temperature parameters. We also have ours in garage however our garage is properly heated throughout winter. As long as you have a 2 car garage or larger, you shouldn’t have any lack of required ventilation for your freezer. Just keep in mind that the manufacturer sets those temperatures because they have done numerous amounts of testing with temperatures outside of the parameters and they have found that the freezer does not operate as efficient as it would when within the recommended parameters... and freezers encounter additional self-induced harm and abuse when operating outside of those temperature parameters which ultimately leads to your freezer breaking down and failing earlier than it should. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Garage is fine. When the garage gets really warm it may effect the speed it freezes based on how much you open and close it. But under normal conditions, I wouldn't worry.
The temp parameters are 0-110 degrees F. Garage could get hot but near your inside door along with insulated garage doors not facing the morning sun should be good but not perfect. I put mine in the cool basement.
I know 15-20 amp dedicated breaker is what it calls for and if it's like my room standing a/c it would be around 9.5 amps. 1 reason they want you to only advance 1 setting every 24 hrs after the 1-3 initial start up even though it's set at 4 is to keep the amp draw low. I didn't notice the arrow and thought it was on 0. Thanks for the video I brought it down to 1 instead of being on 5 or 6. The 5 to 6 hr time to wait before plugging it in is in case it's turned side ways which should be kept in the right position for 24-48 hrs prior to turning it on.
Yeah you also forgot plugging it into a safe outlet not like the one on the plug in and into that's a hazaris Block is it OK if it just let us sit for 2 hours
I see you have plugged yours in at the top left. So you think the cable would reach basically that same distance, but from the top right of the freezer?
Dylan Wilson Thanks for watching Dylan. Great question. We are away from home at the moment however will be home in the next few hours and we will check for you. 😎👍🔧🔩
I have the Hotpoint 5.1 freezer that I bought a year ago from Lowes. It has completely stopped working. Checked the electric plugs and they work. Any ideas?
😳...that’s not good... Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you reaching out to us. Has it been exposed to temperature levels outside of the safe temp range?...Also, if the side vent/grill are blocked, this interferes with the proper and required ventilation and cooling of the internal parts. It’s possible that the internal compressor has overheated and failed. Is Lowe’s or HotPoint honoring a warranty replacement? Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I live in Southern California (San Diego area) so weather is perfect all year round lol I missed the Manufacturer's warranty by a few days! Had the repair done for $135 today (labor, service call, and part) and it was the compressor. Made in China part replaced by new compressor made in the USA. I thought about replacing the freezer but then I would have the same China part and it would break down again. That new compressor is a beast! It immediately had that freezer colder within 15 minutes then when I first installed it.
Never had to sit mines for some 3 to 4 or 5 hours to let anything settle. Had one for over 8 years still working till this day went Straight from laying on its side to unboxing, 4 inches from a corner, turned on, Whole process 20 minutes. An thats for Both chest freezers. Thanks for the upload though.
We just bought one and one of the selling points was the indicator light but the one they delivered seems to just have a "white button". Will it light up or do I need to remove something? The owners manual didn't address this.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Yes and I specifically told them I wanted the indicator light and I'm pretty sure I asked 2 Lowes Employees about the light, my husband looked for the light at Lowe's and that was the main selling point of this freezer. Even the owners manual says it has an indicator light.
@@momoftwosweetchihuahuas2674 Thanks for the reply. Sounds like a friendly call to Lowe’s to get this resolved is in the cards...😁 Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩
Thanks for watching, you’re spot on, it’s that exactly. Auto defrost alleviates over-build up of frost and ice. It also helps lower the chances of food getting freezer burnt. Let us know if you have any questions moving forward.
C K Thanks for watching & that’s no fun. We haven’t had that problem. The freezer comes with an ice pick and it’s recommended to get some of that ice and frost buildup off the inner top portion of the freezer which will help the freezer cap or lid to rest properly in place and create that required seal. If your seal is not properly seated, outside air and humidity are getting in and creating moisture which leads to increased frost buildup. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks for your reply!! I did what you suggested and it did help quite a bit. It didn't seem like a lot of ice at the seal but it made a difference! ty!
I have this same one. My question is I live in a mobile home and the only place I could put it was kitchen, living roon. I'm wondering should I move it to the extra bedroom and crack a window. It my first time owning one.
HappyKris B Thanks for the reply. Is there an area just outside your home where it can sit? Under a canopy in the shade? This will alleviate any concerns of having it indoors.
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Hey there Ken, some of our recent viewers have mentioned that they used a nickel to insert in slot to rotate temperature setting however just saw a new unit the other day that only has a specific temp range setting…and can’t be changed. Is your unit reaching freezing temperatures? Keep us posted. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I had it set on 4 as recommended in the manual, but it wasn't getting down to zero. My son used a coin and turned it to 5 and now it is consistently at -5 F.
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I have the same 1 I believe and mine is working but there is no green light. There is a white circle plastic piece. I'm wondering if that needs to come off or if the green light shines through the white piece
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We are hearing that the green light is not illuminating on the newer design. We have reached out to HotPoint & they mention some have bulbs installed while newer units don’t...not sure why...
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders oh thank you. I looked at the specs of the newer model that I got and it say on there it doesn’t have light indicator for when it on. But it had in the manual which confused me. But thank you for letting me know.
انورالسادات جلال Thanks for watching, glad it helped. This is the 7.1 Cu Ft. we love it. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Wow, you already have more ice build up than mine does after 2 years. I think you need to fill it up a bit more, but not too full. Also, filling it with bags of ice as soon as possible after turning it on, and before filling it with thawed food will help prevent premature ice build up (Excess freezer space causes frost.). Remove the ice as needed as you fill it with food. It's best not to go out and buy a freezer full of food at once since it's not usually frozen yet, and will warm your freezer and can allow bacteria to grow before your freezer has a chance to freeze the food.
I've had this freezer since November 2020 in the same spot in my laundry room. Today it decided not to work. I unplugged, checked the outlet and replugged. Nothing. No green light, no condenser coming on. Any ideas?
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Jamie Roxx Very cool & thanks for watching Jamie. We hope you enjoyed the video. This little freezer fits our mission perfectly & the price was friendly....you can possibly spend more on the food you put inside it the first time than the actual price of the freezer...🤣 we love it. Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders we got ours from my future in-laws for Xmas. And you are right (great Vid btw) you can spend more on putting stuff in it. I'm self employed, and it sure is cool, having it full, knowing that if it happens to be a slower week (it happens sometimes) that this Baby is full and ready if we need it. :) Again fantastic video that explained it everything. We left ours in place overnight before starting it up, just like you suggested :)
I wanted a Frigidaire but their sold out everywhere. Got lucky cause Lowe’s received these hot points freezers overnight and someone was already grabbing one. Was on Labor Day sale at $179. Don’t know about hot point brands quality? But I purchased one. How is the quality of this brand?
DIY With Michael Borders Glad to hear that. I’m following the instructions on letting it cool/ charge for 6-8 hrs on level 4 (Rec) just opened it but it’s still not that cool yet. Did it take a long time b4 u put stuff in yours??
pepperjack8 Thanks for watching. Amperage is 15-20 amp draw & uses an estimated $30.00 per year of electricity. Hope this helps! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
As an electrician I can tell you riot railroad is right, but you can make your own extension cord, just measure the distance needed add a few inches and use a 3 or 4 wire strand rated at 6 AWG and screw in heavy duty ends and make sure to torque them to abt 25 in lbs or real snugg as recommended.
Feezoto Legacy Very cool & we are glad to help. Your food probably thawed out a bit...😲 We absolutely love this little freezer. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
I bought mine a month ago and it works great and at the same price point.... If you can get a hold of it. Freezers are currently tough to get a hold of ruclips.net/video/5KCHtepPaOQ/видео.html
For some reason my freezer light doesn’t turn on. Where the green light suppose be there’s a piece of plastic instead. It’s the exact same model as yours.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Yours must be a slightly different design if there is no green light. It the green light placed in a different location on freezer?
@@hazedunks123 I just bought the 5 ft.³ model and have discovered the same thing it is like a plastic blank where the light is supposed to be above the temperature control
GM Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed the video. It’s important to use a very thick flat head screwdriver or a thick coin such as a nickel to turn that knob. It definitely can be a little tricky. 😎👍🔧🔩
Thanks for watching Ted, you can definitely give it a try. We have a friend that lives in Minnesota & those temps can get colder than Michigan. He has had it in his unheated garage for over 2 years. Works great he said. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩
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My green light isn't on either but it IS COLD AND WORKING... there is a white circle where the green light is... Does that need to come off or does the green light shine through the white piece.?
to get an idea of how big this unit is, how many ziplock square tubberware can you stack on top of each other and how many rows? i'm starting to batch cook and it's too time consuming so i'mn thinking of possibly getting a freezer, but i have limited space ..ugh
SAnDee SAnDee Thanks for watching, not sure the exact #. The freezer itself if 33” tall by 37” wide...over 7 cu ft of storage. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Bob Sillas Thanks for sharing Bob, never thought of that. 😁 We hope the video helped. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
@@harleymckeever8361 Thanks for the reply, that’s a very important freezer then!!! It’s possible that your Temperature Monitoring Device is malfunctioning or a faulty defrost sensor. We recommend replacing the sensor first as it’s an easy DIY project & pretty price friendly. We don’t currently have a video on that at the moment unfortunately. Please keep us posted.
I would say, if you are trying to run. A freezer at an external temperature below freezing and the freezer is outside, bud may need to rethink about life.
do you have any idea why my freezer is not even freezing? I just bought a whirlpool chest freezer, and it is in my unheated garage, the garage temp is 40-50f. and I already built a temp enclosure around the freezer with r13 except the back side.. I just got it 3 days ago.
Leo Fajardo Thanks for watching & we are glad to help. You will want to make sure that your freezer is getting it’s required ventilation & air flow. In the event that the vents are clogged, your freezer can back up the airflow and overheat and in most cases will shut off. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders the freezer is 3 days old. I brought it in inside the house an run it. It is just running not freezing, i think this freezer is busted during delivery.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You’re not the 1st to experience this. Not really sure on why that’s happening. One of our viewers mentioned that the freezer no longer has a bulb installed, however the lens is still part of the production install as it makes its way down the assembly line... not sure if we believe that to be true but can’t rule it out. 😎👍
As a review, I was expecting information about the brand, it's reliability and so on. I think most of us can read the manual ourselves the way you did.
Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. As mentioned in this video, the Brand is HotPoint, purchased from Lowes. Reliability has been excellent. We are very pleased with this freezer. If there are any additional questions we can answer, let us know. Hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks again Hanna. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@louieoverhand9264 Thanks for watching, we are hanging out today at the DIY Raptor headquarters watching college football answering all questions for our fellow DIY’ers. Let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@brianwagner9518 not at all. Apparently you've taken my comment much rougher than you should've. That can happen over internet when voice isn't heard, so don't be so quick to assume. It's just unnecessary negativity which effects a person's health.
Thanks for watching, this freezer has been great. What troubles have you had? It has never let us down. Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders lots of stores are selling 5 cubic feet an 7 cubic feet freezers you think there's that big of a difference in the electricity cost Does it matter if the freezers only 25%. Or less full or Okay to have it like a 100 percent full
@@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB Thanks for the reply. Freezers are most efficient when packed full. All frozen items inside freezer help keep temperatures below freezing...lowering the amount of time electricity is used to continue freezing. If freezer is 1/2 full, it will require more electricity as the unit has less frozen food inside helping as well as more open space to keep cold. 😎👍🔧🔩
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The only reason to wait 5 hours to plug in is because the manufacturer doesn’t want you to slug your compressor. I’m a certified refrigeration technician. If your freezer has been sitting upright at the place you bought it from and brought it home and installed upright, you can plug it in immediately. Refrigerant works in a circular cycle and will work itself out through normal operating conditions, but if somehow during shipping the unit was tipped over, refrigerant over filled the compressor and turning it on immediately will break your unit. Just know that if you had it shipped directly to your house, then wait the five hours. If picked up from a store upright, then plug it in immediately. The manufacturer is just trying to protect themselves from having to replace your unit. I hope this helps.
This was SO HELPFUL. I was thinking of buying one and your thorough instructions along with pertinent brand knowledge definitely sold me. Thank you so much for posting.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We love this little freezer, just pulled a Cosco pizza out of it & tossed it in the oven.
Happy New Year Kristen. 😎👍
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Very cool and thanks for reaching out to us. Enjoy that new freezer and extra space. 😎👍
Very informative! Thanks for a great review!
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Thanks for watching & we appreciate that. We love this little freezer.
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Picked one up a few years ago used. It's still running strong 3 years later. I use mine on 5 as it keeps things frozen still. 4 was way too hot, imo.
Thanks for watching & sharing this, we love this little freezer. 😎👍
I think either you got lucky or I got unlucky! Mine was new and lasted less than 3 years.
@overlanderbenny3789 damn, I have this exact model 3yrs old, came home yesterday and it wasn't freezing 🤦🏾♂️
How long did you wait until you loaded it with food
How full can you pack these? I just had a 1/2 beef processed and have around 430 pounds of meat that I want to split between two of these freezers
Awesome 👌 very helpful 👍 to the point 👉 Thank you for your view. I'm heading too Costco to stock this Freezer today.
I ordered a Hotpoint 3.6 cu. ft. freezer. Delivery is scheduled for late august 2020. Really looking forward to having a chest freezer.
As of 4-14-21 lowes has this freezer for sale for $220. I just bought it yesterday.
What does it mean when the green light turns yellow?
I'm glad I watched this. My freezer is on the way as I'm watching this. Thanks
Ah awesome. I'm looking at this exact model on sale at Lowes right now. 7.1 Cu Ft seems like a decent amount of space. Good tips on setting it up!
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Thanks for watching. This serves our mission perfectly. We think you’ll like this freezer. 😀
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Hey if you don't mind me asking did you ever end up buying it and how's it holding up after 2 years?
@@King-hs9zc I actually ended up buying the model in Costco. Not this specific one at lowes.
Great video, i’ve just brought a chest freezer and along with the manual in a little plastic bag there was a little stopper type thing it does fit in the bottom of the freezer but i don’t know if i have to put it all of the time or is it just for when you’re defrosting the freezer? it does not tell me in the manual so if you can help me that would be great 👍🏻
Thanks for watching & sharing this Kay. How have you enjoyed your freezer?
This is so helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻
Steffi Campillo
Glad it helped & us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. We love this freezer. More than ever now since we all are staying home per Covid. Many more helpful videos to come.
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DIY With Michael Borders yes, I’m getting into a preppier mindset
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Have a question. We just got one of these, followed instructions to a T. Just wondering what each number setting corresponds to in terms of temp? Is 4 going to reach the 0 degrees Fahrenheit temp? Doesn’t feel like 0 when I stick my hand inside. Thanks for any info you can provide
Thanks for watching, we don’t know the exact temperature outputs for the specific dial settings. What’s your update, have you been able to find a perfect temperature setting?
Thanks for the useful info , had no clue that should plugged in and leave empty for few hours , buying one this week. Thanks again
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@@ghazalkhazana3262 how the freezer holding up after 2 years?
@@King-hs9zc Oh thanks for asking , it's working fine and I even never changed temp . Have a great evening 🤲🙂
Just picked this up today. Awesome freezer. I figured get it now cause there is no telling what the future of food availability may be
Tim T
Thanks for watching Tim. Make sure you allow the freezer to sit stationary & unplugged for a minimum of 5 hours per the instructions. This will prevent damage to system. We appreciate you reaching out to us.
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How the freezer golding up after a year?
I got to step two and panicked. I'll come back to it when I've calmed down.
BJJMark
😆 too funny.
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I bet your on 5 antidepressants by now with this virus going around lol
How do you actually get that temp knob to change? Mine seems stuck at 4.
BTLOTM
Thanks for watching & you can insert a large tip flat head screwdriver & carefully rotate it. Hope this helps.
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How cold does the number seven setting make the freezer. I can’t find anything online about it
Thanks for watching, not sure exactly however one viewer mentioned -7
Great video. Big thumbs up!! 👍👍
Hey... just a quick question... how is your freezer working now?
Nkrumah Morgan
Great, we still love it. 😎👍
DIY With Michael Borders awesome!!! I’ve had mine now for a few months... running like a champ!!!
Nkrumah Morgan
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I've bought 2 of the hotpoint 5cu chest freezers, and they both do not have the left side lid hinge. Is this normal?!
Thanks for watching, we are guessing you have a newer model which if true, they have made a few design changes.
I bought one from Lowes and followed the precautions and instructions, it’s not sealing when I close the door and Lowes will not return it. What do you think happened why it’s not sealing?
I am having the same issue. Gasket seal not working. Just not getting a good suction did you get your situation worked out with your freezer? This is my second Hotpoint freezer with the same issue. I'm so fed up
Good vid, thank you. Mine will be sitting in an unheated/winter and uncooled/summer - part of the house. The ambient temps likely will not fall above or below the ones you point out; however, If it does, can't we just adjust the thermostat up or down to compensate? May cost a bit more to run it but would that be okay?
Thanks for watching, we definitely understand your thoughts. That will be personal preference, we haven’t exercised this unit outside the manufacturers recommended range.
got it; thank you
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Question - How many Amps does it use. Some models use 1.5 to 4 amps. Also how low can the temperature get ? Hoping for at lease -10 F. If you don't know the Amps can you give me the operating Watts that i can concert to Amps. Thks
Thanks for watching, we love this little freezer. This is a 7.1 cubic ft unit and uses approximately 252 kWh per year. That adds up to about $30.00 for the entire year. Pretty awesome unit.
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Thinking about buying this one. This video wAs helpful. Question: I was planning to place in garage but with this saying don’t put somewhere over 110 and living in Arkansas I assume that’s a bad idea? If so, my next best option inside the house is a room with laminate flooring. Is that a bad idea? First deep freeze ever so unsure. Do they leak water sometimes? Thanks for any tips!
Skostyboi
Thanks for watching. We have talked to several people that purchased this exact freezer & have it placed in locations that the temperature is exceeded for a period of time.
They have mentioned that it still works great...it just uses more electricity & refrigerant as it is working harder to keep food frozen while the outside temperatures are high.
Fortunately, our weather doesn’t get above the max temp so we haven’t experienced how it truly performs in that scenario. Hope this helps.
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Skostyboi... I also live in Arkansas and I have mine in the garage and it works PERFECTLY.!
Won't leak unless it's defrosting with plug out and in a very low setting like 0-3.
I just got line and now it won't turn on.. literally had it for less than one hour
Is that a manual defrost?
PlayRightParent
Thanks for watching & it is. It comes with a scraper. Let us know if you have any additional questions.
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I definitely need one. Fridge just doesn’t hold enough.
KaleenaJean -BEAUTY
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What size breaker does that need to be connected to, ie 15 or 20amp. Some freezers I‘be looked at require a 20 amp. Thanks! 👍
Thanks for watching & per the owners manual we have for our specific freezer, a 15amp works. Hope the video helped.
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It is recommended a dedicated outlet in case the same breaker goes to other things that may cause an overload and the breaker trips causing your food to spoil while at work even though the freezer will keep it cold up to 24 hrs it can cause freezer burns and not good for the breaker or other electronics having a power surge or immediate discharge.
I finally bought my 7 cu freezer from the Big Blue LWS. Thank you 😊
Very cool & hopefully you love it as much as we do. Extremely pleased with this freezer. Thanks for sharing this, hope all is well.
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Hi there, thanks for the instruction. One question though, I have to put it in the garage where it's dry but not sure it's ventilated enough. Is it a good place to put it?
Also the temp will be more than 110 for a month or so in our summer in AZ.
khoiquach
Thanks for watching, these are the manufacturers recommended temperature parameters. We also have ours in garage however our garage is properly heated throughout winter.
As long as you have a 2 car garage or larger, you shouldn’t have any lack of required ventilation for your freezer.
Just keep in mind that the manufacturer sets those temperatures because they have done numerous amounts of testing with temperatures outside of the parameters and they have found that the freezer does not operate as efficient as it would when within the recommended parameters... and freezers encounter additional self-induced harm and abuse when operating outside of those temperature parameters which ultimately leads to your freezer breaking down and failing earlier than it should.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I face difficulties in regulating the temperature of my Chest freezer 305N.please advice
Garage is fine. When the garage gets really warm it may effect the speed it freezes based on how much you open and close it. But under normal conditions, I wouldn't worry.
The temp parameters are 0-110 degrees F. Garage could get hot but near your inside door along with insulated garage doors not facing the morning sun should be good but not perfect. I put mine in the cool basement.
Would have liked to see the spec tag that shows the amps
I know 15-20 amp dedicated breaker is what it calls for and if it's like my room standing a/c it would be around 9.5 amps. 1 reason they want you to only advance 1 setting every 24 hrs after the 1-3 initial start up even though it's set at 4 is to keep the amp draw low. I didn't notice the arrow and thought it was on 0. Thanks for the video I brought it down to 1 instead of being on 5 or 6. The 5 to 6 hr time to wait before plugging it in is in case it's turned side ways which should be kept in the right position for 24-48 hrs prior to turning it on.
Yeah you also forgot plugging it into a safe outlet not like the one on the plug in and into that's a hazaris
Block is it OK if it just let us sit for 2 hours
On my freezer were the light is it looks like a cover is on it i dont see a light why
Thanks for watching, did it have a light before. What model unit do you have?
I see you have plugged yours in at the top left. So you think the cable would reach basically that same distance, but from the top right of the freezer?
Dylan Wilson
Thanks for watching Dylan. Great question. We are away from home at the moment however will be home in the next few hours and we will check for you.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders looking forward to the reply. Thank you!
Dylan Wilson
The electrical cord actually comes out of the lower left rear of the freezer & is over 5ft long. We hope this helps.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks for the reply! Does it look like it is user replaceable?
Dylan Wilson
It does indeed. 😎👍
I have the Hotpoint 5.1 freezer that I bought a year ago from Lowes. It has completely stopped working. Checked the electric plugs and they work. Any ideas?
😳...that’s not good...
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you reaching out to us. Has it been exposed to temperature levels outside of the safe temp range?...Also, if the side vent/grill are blocked, this interferes with the proper and required ventilation and cooling of the internal parts.
It’s possible that the internal compressor has overheated and failed. Is Lowe’s or HotPoint honoring a warranty replacement? Keep us posted.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I live in Southern California (San Diego area) so weather is perfect all year round lol I missed the Manufacturer's warranty by a few days! Had the repair done for $135 today (labor, service call, and part) and it was the compressor. Made in China part replaced by new compressor made in the USA. I thought about replacing the freezer but then I would have the same China part and it would break down again. That new compressor is a beast! It immediately had that freezer colder within 15 minutes then when I first installed it.
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So true & you made a great choice. We really appreciate you sharing your update. You Rock.
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@@Irishacres4 Really awesome! Thank you.
I bought a 5.1 hotpoint freezer. It has no leveling legs. Is that normal for this size?
Never mind, I read the page you turned to. Thanks
@@franbash5057
Very cool & you will love this freezer. We have been very impressed. Enjoy your night.
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Never had to sit mines for some 3 to 4 or 5 hours to let anything settle. Had one for over 8 years still working till this day went Straight from laying on its side to unboxing, 4 inches from a corner, turned on, Whole process 20 minutes. An thats for Both chest freezers. Thanks for the upload though.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Very cool & we love this freezer. Hope all is well. Enjoy your night Bill.
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You got a good one and put it in a good place. Lucky.
Does it have to be outside in the garage? Can they go in the house.
Thanks for watching, it absolutely can go indoors. This is an indoor freezer as well.
We love it! 😁👍🧰
We just bought one and one of the selling points was the indicator light but the one they delivered seems to just have a "white button". Will it light up or do I need to remove something? The owners manual didn't address this.
Thanks for watching & we have found that certain models don’t have the light. Did you purchase it from Lowe’s?
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Yes and I specifically told them I wanted the indicator light and I'm pretty sure I asked 2 Lowes Employees about the light, my husband looked for the light at Lowe's and that was the main selling point of this freezer. Even the owners manual says it has an indicator light.
@@momoftwosweetchihuahuas2674
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like a friendly call to Lowe’s to get this resolved is in the cards...😁
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Did you ever get this resolved? We have the same issue with ours.
Wts the difference between auto defrost and manual??? Would ice build up on it???
Thanks for watching, you’re spot on, it’s that exactly. Auto defrost alleviates over-build up of frost and ice.
It also helps lower the chances of food getting freezer burnt.
Let us know if you have any questions moving forward.
Had mine for a month but we are getting a lot of ice build up on the top rim and the cover doesn't seem to suction seal well anymore as well.
C K
Thanks for watching & that’s no fun. We haven’t had that problem. The freezer comes with an ice pick and it’s recommended to get some of that ice and frost buildup off the inner top portion of the freezer which will help the freezer cap or lid to rest properly in place and create that required seal.
If your seal is not properly seated, outside air and humidity are getting in and creating moisture which leads to increased frost buildup.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks for your reply!! I did what you suggested and it did help quite a bit. It didn't seem like a lot of ice at the seal but it made a difference! ty!
C K
Very cool & we really appreciate you taking the time to share your update.
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I have this same one. My question is I live in a mobile home and the only place I could put it was kitchen, living roon. I'm wondering should I move it to the extra bedroom and crack a window. It my first time owning one.
HappyKris B
Thanks for watching & are you concerned about temperatures or ventilation issues with having it stored in kitchen? Keep us posted.
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Ventalation, does it put out harmful gases or just heat. The c-pentane kinda scares me know that I've read it
HappyKris B
Thanks for the reply. Is there an area just outside your home where it can sit? Under a canopy in the shade? This will alleviate any concerns of having it indoors.
Someone unplugged mine I had a few pieces of steak in there. I turned it in 7 to get it back up but after six hours it still has condensation on it
Thanks for watching, that’s no fun. The more full freezer is, the quicker it will cool back to freezing temperatures.
Do you know where the coils are located on this freezer?
Ragingrainbowprod
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders what do you mean by bottom left?
Ragingrainbowprod
Thanks for the reply, bottom right if you’re looking at it from the front.
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Is there an easy way to turn that temperature knob? Yours was already set so I didn't get to watch you move it.
Hey there Ken, some of our recent viewers have mentioned that they used a nickel to insert in slot to rotate temperature setting however just saw a new unit the other day that only has a specific temp range setting…and can’t be changed. Is your unit reaching freezing temperatures? Keep us posted.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I had it set on 4 as recommended in the manual, but it wasn't getting down to zero. My son used a coin and turned it to 5 and now it is consistently at -5 F.
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Thanks for the update, great to hear it’s below freezing now. Compliments to your DIYer son. 😎👍🧰
Thanks for the vid. Just decided what the hell and bought one and this vid helped.
Phirst Lasst
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Phirst Lasst thought I was the only one about to get mine now
Mégin’s Life
Thanks for watching. You’ll love it.
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I have the 5.1 freezer and there is no power indicator light on it. What should I do?
I have the same 1 I believe and mine is working but there is no green light. There is a white circle plastic piece. I'm wondering if that needs to come off or if the green light shines through the white piece
Either of you figure this out? I’m having same issue. No power indicator light
Adam Hoke Adam, apparently they no longer make them with indicator light. User manual is outdated and button is for show.
@@keithkennedy9072 Thanks for the info. We just bought one,and was trying to figure out if anyone had an answer.Thanks again.
Can’t wait to fill up my new freezer 😁
Question is the green light supposed to come straight on when u plug in??
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We are hearing that the green light is not illuminating on the newer design.
We have reached out to HotPoint & they mention some have bulbs installed while newer units don’t...not sure why...
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders oh thank you. I looked at the specs of the newer model that I got and it say on there it doesn’t have light indicator for when it on. But it had in the manual which confused me. But thank you for letting me know.
@@angelicaguerrero1464
Odd...we agree...🤔
Thank you!!!!
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How to open the handle uper layer
Soubaan Jaan
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excellent video alot of people just get it home and plug it in right away
What size is that ? Thanks
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Thanks for watching, glad it helped. This is the 7.1 Cu Ft. we love it.
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Wow, you already have more ice build up than mine does after 2 years. I think you need to fill it up a bit more, but not too full. Also, filling it with bags of ice as soon as possible after turning it on, and before filling it with thawed food will help prevent premature ice build up (Excess freezer space causes frost.). Remove the ice as needed as you fill it with food. It's best not to go out and buy a freezer full of food at once since it's not usually frozen yet, and will warm your freezer and can allow bacteria to grow before your freezer has a chance to freeze the food.
They also make moisture absorbers that you place inside the freezer. they work pretty well for us.
I've had this freezer since November 2020 in the same spot in my laundry room. Today it decided not to work. I unplugged, checked the outlet and replugged. Nothing. No green light, no condenser coming on. Any ideas?
They're junk unfortunately
Just bought one thanks for the review 👍🏻
U Serious
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Bought new an had it for a year and mine quit working just today grrrrrr.
Did all of this and power still not on
just filled ours up too. So nice!
Jamie Roxx
Very cool & thanks for watching Jamie. We hope you enjoyed the video. This little freezer fits our mission perfectly & the price was friendly....you can possibly spend more on the food you put inside it the first time than the actual price of the freezer...🤣 we love it.
Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders we got ours from my future in-laws for Xmas. And you are right (great Vid btw) you can spend more on putting stuff in it. I'm self employed, and it sure is cool, having it full, knowing that if it happens to be a slower week (it happens sometimes) that this Baby is full and ready if we need it. :)
Again fantastic video that explained it everything. We left ours in place overnight before starting it up, just like you suggested :)
Jamie Roxx
Very cool & we appreciate your comment. What a great gift for Xmas. That’s awesome.
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I wanted a Frigidaire but their sold out everywhere. Got lucky cause Lowe’s received these hot points freezers overnight and someone was already grabbing one. Was on Labor Day sale at $179. Don’t know about hot point brands quality? But I purchased one.
How is the quality of this brand?
hhova29
Thanks for watching & its been great. Energy efficient & we pack it full. 😀
DIY With Michael Borders Glad to hear that. I’m following the instructions on letting it cool/ charge for 6-8 hrs on level 4 (Rec) just opened it but it’s still not that cool yet. Did it take a long time b4 u put stuff in yours??
hhova29
Thanks for the reply & we did wait per the instructions.
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What is the amperage rating?
pepperjack8
Thanks for watching. Amperage is 15-20 amp draw & uses an estimated $30.00 per year of electricity. Hope this helps!
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Can Anyone use a Extension cord for it ?
Thanks for watching & the instructions mention not to. We have been very pleased with this freezer. Let us know if you have any questions.
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So I just got one of these. But the green light never turned on when I plugged it in. I can hear the freezer on. And the fan is going in the back.
Hi Michael. I just bought one also and the green light doesn’t work. Did your Green light ever turn on? It seems to run OK.
@@Scott-gc8lr the light never came on but it runs great. Sorry for the late response
@@michaelgrande4623 thanks Michael! Mine runs great also and there is no light either..
Is it alright to plug this into an extension cord if no wall-plug is nearby 😬? Anyone have experience with that?
Extension cords are NOT designed for continuous use
As an electrician I can tell you riot railroad is right, but you can make your own extension cord, just measure the distance needed add a few inches and use a 3 or 4 wire strand rated at 6 AWG and screw in heavy duty ends and make sure to torque them to abt 25 in lbs or real snugg as recommended.
Tq. it helps alot. my mistake was i did not let it freeze befoee putting foods inside. my bad
Feezoto Legacy
Very cool & we are glad to help. Your food probably thawed out a bit...😲
We absolutely love this little freezer. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come!
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders U'r welcome bro. I have subscribed to ur channel. Lets support each other.
Do you still recommend this?
I bought mine a month ago and it works great and at the same price point.... If you can get a hold of it. Freezers are currently tough to get a hold of
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For some reason my freezer light doesn’t turn on. Where the green light suppose be there’s a piece of plastic instead. It’s the exact same model as yours.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Yours must be a slightly different design if there is no green light. It the green light placed in a different location on freezer?
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Nope, it doesn’t seem to have any light on the freezer at all.
@@hazedunks123
Interesting...🤔
Is the freezer properly reaching selected freezing temperatures & working?
It’s working probably and everything.
@@hazedunks123 I just bought the 5 ft.³ model and have discovered the same thing it is like a plastic blank where the light is supposed to be above the temperature control
did you happen to run into a good deal? its 269.00 here at my lowes
Thanks for watching & maybe...🤔...we love this little freezer. Has been a great investment. Let us know how you like it.
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$269 us the regular price. Its on sale now for $220
@@dbriggs1689
Thanks for watching & sharing this update. 😎👍
Having a lot of trouble turning the dial back to 0 after turning it on to make sure it works. Any advice?
GM
Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed the video. It’s important to use a very thick flat head screwdriver or a thick coin such as a nickel to turn that knob. It definitely can be a little tricky.
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I want one for the garage but living in MI, the temps get cold and not insulated. Any thoughts?
Thanks for watching Ted, you can definitely give it a try. We have a friend that lives in Minnesota & those temps can get colder than Michigan. He has had it in his unheated garage for over 2 years. Works great he said. Hope this helps.
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I bought New chest freezer but is not freezing from the bottom it freezes from the up to the bottom
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is it brand new? If so, it may be best to swap it for a new one.
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Did this freezer come in a box?
Thanks for watching, it did indeed. Well packaged and secured.
Doe's it nwee dedicated plug
Thanks for watching, great question. It does not which is awesome. This uses a standard outlet.
my green light isn’t on, not sure what to do
Mine too.light not on.freezer not working.
My green light isn't on either but it IS COLD AND WORKING... there is a white circle where the green light is...
Does that need to come off or does the green light shine through the white piece.?
@@brittanyetter422 Did you fix this issue? I have the same problem. Working but no light.
@@brittanyetter422 same
Any thanks.. Just bought bush chest freezer and instruction book is useless! Well beyond useless so thanks for this! 😄
You are very welcome, we are happy to help. Enjoy that new bush chest freezer, you will benefit greatly from it.
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Can you provide any information not already given in the user manual? If not, why create this video?
to get an idea of how big this unit is, how many ziplock square tubberware can you stack on top of each other and how many rows? i'm starting to batch cook and it's too time consuming so i'mn thinking of possibly getting a freezer, but i have limited space ..ugh
SAnDee SAnDee
Thanks for watching, not sure the exact #. The freezer itself if 33” tall by 37” wide...over 7 cu ft of storage. Hope this helps.
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i put my freezer in the kitchen you need to have it where you can see what you have
Bob Sillas
Thanks for sharing Bob, never thought of that. 😁
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Mine started making a buzzing noise :/.
Thanks for watching, have you pinpointed what is causing it?
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Unfortunately I’m not sure what it could be. But it’s a loud buzzing noise.
@@MC_10890
Thanks for the reply, you may have ice building up around evaporator fan.
Mine just like this keeps losing power and thawing out
Thanks for watching, that’s not good. Is the freezer new?
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders yes we’ve only had it for a year and it stores all of my breastmilk
@@harleymckeever8361
Thanks for the reply, that’s a very important freezer then!!!
It’s possible that your Temperature Monitoring Device is malfunctioning or a faulty defrost sensor.
We recommend replacing the sensor first as it’s an easy DIY project & pretty price friendly.
We don’t currently have a video on that at the moment unfortunately. Please keep us posted.
I would say, if you are trying to run. A freezer at an external temperature below freezing and the freezer is outside, bud may need to rethink about life.
It's $269 +$79 delivery.
berighteous
Thanks for watching & sharing. Sounds like the price has gone up slightly.
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Beware..ours lasted about 18 months before going bad.
Thanks for watching & sharing, that’s no fun. Was it covered under warranty?
do you have any idea why my freezer is not even freezing? I just bought a whirlpool chest freezer, and it is in my unheated garage, the garage temp is 40-50f. and I already built a temp enclosure around the freezer with r13 except the back side.. I just got it 3 days ago.
Leo Fajardo
Thanks for watching & we are glad to help. You will want to make sure that your freezer is getting it’s required ventilation & air flow. In the event that the vents are clogged, your freezer can back up the airflow and overheat and in most cases will shut off. Keep us posted.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders the freezer is 3 days old. I brought it in inside the house an run it. It is just running not freezing, i think this freezer is busted during delivery.
Leo Fajardo
Thanks for the reply. That’s no fun...we recommend replacing it ASAP for a brand new one.
Keep us posted.
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My light is Not coming on ....Brand new Freeer from lowes🤔😔
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You’re not the 1st to experience this. Not really sure on why that’s happening.
One of our viewers mentioned that the freezer no longer has a bulb installed, however the lens is still part of the production install as it makes its way down the assembly line... not sure if we believe that to be true but can’t rule it out.
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As a review, I was expecting information about the brand, it's reliability and so on. I think most of us can read the manual ourselves the way you did.
Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. As mentioned in this video, the Brand is HotPoint, purchased from Lowes. Reliability has been excellent. We are very pleased with this freezer.
If there are any additional questions we can answer, let us know. Hope all is well with you and your family.
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Go to a review board on lowes foo
@@louieoverhand9264
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always a hater or?
@@brianwagner9518 not at all. Apparently you've taken my comment much rougher than you should've. That can happen over internet when voice isn't heard, so don't be so quick to assume. It's just unnecessary negativity which effects a person's health.
I have this one and it lasted a whopping 3 years. Cost me more in groceries than the freezer cost new! It's junk and I do NOT recommend buying this!!!
Thanks for watching, is yours still under warranty?
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders unfortunately no, but I believe I found a video of my issue and will only be about $25 to fix! It appears to be the starter.
@@overlanderbenny3789
Awesome, that’s a very friendly fix and price. 😎👍
Creepy tone
Thanks for watching.
Research this one. I heard nothing but bad reviews on it. Don’t waste your money 💴
Thanks for watching, this freezer has been great. What troubles have you had? It has never let us down. Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well with you and your family.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders how much does it cost you in electricity per month or average per month like for the whole cost for the year
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Thanks for watching, the big yellow Energy Guide sticker on side of unit says $30.00 annual usage.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders lots of stores are selling 5 cubic feet an 7 cubic feet freezers you think there's that big of a difference in the electricity cost
Does it matter if the freezers only 25%. Or less full or Okay to have it like a 100 percent full
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Thanks for the reply. Freezers are most efficient when packed full. All frozen items inside freezer help keep temperatures below freezing...lowering the amount of time electricity is used to continue freezing.
If freezer is 1/2 full, it will require more electricity as the unit has less frozen food inside helping as well as more open space to keep cold.
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Sorry can’t take this guy
Trackhoe075
Thanks for watching, definitely let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help.
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A lot of junk. MEAT
another hater
@@brianwagner9518
Hater?
No.
More like MEATer! 👍
@@Heidishereandthere not every one is a veggie have a nice day
@@brianwagner9518
I'm not a veggie, 😂 I'm carnivore! MEAT. It heals! 👍
I'm basically saying, stock it up with meat for your family.
@@Heidishereandthere oh ok yes a nice medium rare ribeye mmmmm
6.9 cubic feet version is priced at $269 in 2024 cause of bidenomics
Good morning ☕️
Thanks for reaching out to us. Did you end up purchasing one? If so, it will come in very handy for you.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders nah couldn't even afford the food to fill it with these days
@@wildrynogames
Understandable…prices are a bit wild…our favorite item to order on the dollar menu at Taco Bell is now $3.00…not cool…😬