Walk-In Freezer Nightmare… Then I Found THIS

A commercial walk-in freezer is down on a warm day, and the owner tried to reset power—only to hear a giant thud and see heavy ice buildup. In this video, we dive headfirst into the troubleshooting sequence: checking the defrost clock, testing the defrost termination switch, verifying strip heaters, and using a thermal imaging camera to track temperature infiltration. What started as a routine defrost clock and termination swap takes a wild turn when we find a fan motor sitting dead with a completely destroyed, swollen capacitor! We walk step-by-step through: • Tracing walk-in freezer defrost issues & termination circuit checks • Testing defrost clock rotation & X-terminal termination • Thermal imaging diagnostics for heat infiltration & heater operation • Safe Wago splicing & clean control panel wiring • Diagnosing a dead condenser fan & replacing a blown-up capacitor — Purchase your tools at https://www.trutechtools.com/home?aff=13 and use the offer code SURVIVAL to save 6% on your total purchase (exclusions may apply) — — TOOLS I USE — 💥 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_t... SHORT TOOL LIST BELOW Fenix PD25R (EDC Light) - https://amzn.to/431c7C1 Fenix PD35 V3.0 (My Daily Driver) - https://amzn.to/4c0w7cf Polyamide Clip-On Kydex Flashlight Holster for Fenix PD35 - https://amzn.to/49XjQ6k MTR Micro 6000 Rosebud Heating Tip - https://amzn.to/3Qpmk5s MTT Micro 6000 Flexible Twin Tip - https://amzn.to/40sTu92 MTF-5 Cap'n Hook Tip - https://amzn.to/3SnGr6E Uniweld 71 Welding Handle Needed For Above Tips - https://amzn.to/3QiNJpC TOPDON TC003 Thermal Imaging Camera, 256x192 IR High Res https://amzn.to/3sWLTTn RIDGID 31305 Model E-110 9.5" Offset Hex Jaw Pipe Wrench - https://amzn.to/3Bar08y Klein Tools Ratcheting Box Wrench 1/4 x 5/16 https://amzn.to/3GOpBrG KNIPEX Tools - 10" Pliers Wrench https://amzn.to/3U7RRJf KNIPEX Tools - 10" Cobra Water Pump Pliers https://amzn.to/3Wje8Wn Knipex Tools - Mini Pliers in Belt Pouch https://amzn.to/3WguyyH KNIPEX Tools - 4" Cobra XS Water Pump Pliers https://amzn.to/3UaQiKA Bahco -6" Wide Mouth Adjustable Wrench https://amzn.to/3sHIsMV Bahco - 8" Big-Mouth Adjustable Wrench with Rubber Handle - https://amzn.to/3SPhDB7 Knipex - 9.5-Inch Ultra-High Leverage Lineman's Pliers https://amzn.to/3DTLJ2h Klein Tools Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Angled Head - https://amzn.to/3zuBVJb Klein Tools Stripper, Crimper Tool - https://amzn.to/3gQQ6Su Klein Tools Wire Cutter and Wire Stripper - https://amzn.to/3Fs627W Klein Tools Kurve Wire Cutters, Heavy Duty Wire Stripping Tool - https://amzn.to/3FseIuW Klein Tools Heavy Duty Automatic Wire Stripper - https://amzn.to/3SQdZab Klein Tools Crimping and Cutting Tool - https://amzn.to/3TPIgXU Klein Tools Screwdriver Adjustable 4 to 8-Inch https://amzn.to/3Nl6KWz IDEAL INDUSTRIES Digital Circuit Breaker Finder - https://amzn.to/3DoBFwm Fluke 376FC AC/DC Clamp Meter with iFlex - https://amzn.to/3UaNyx2 Fluke 62 Max Industrial Infrared Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3SNdwWg Fluke 902 FC HVAC True-RMS Clamp Meter - https://amzn.to/3Ws7OfB Fluke 87V MAX - https://amzn.to/3U6Rlv9 Fluke Networks Pro3000 Tone Generator - https://amzn.to/3WedklG Fluke - FLUKE-52 Dual Input Digital Thermometer https://amzn.to/3zwFdf1 Ideal Safe-T-Grip Fuse Puller - https://amzn.to/3zsw2w4 Klein Tools Canvas Zipper Bag - https://amzn.to/3WgnJxq Uni-Paint PX-20 Oil-Based Paint Marker - https://amzn.to/3sE3R9T 5 Gallon Bucket Topper and Organizer - https://amzn.to/3sGi2Ll Stabila Magnetic Pocket Level PRO with Holster - https://amzn.to/3FtYLo0 Clip & Carry Kydex Multitool Sheath for LEATHERMAN SURGE - https://amzn.to/3TPJfHA Kydex Multitool Sheath for LEATHERMAN WAVE & WAVE + PLUS - https://amzn.to/3sJlhlg Cooper Atkins Thermistor Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3DLeHkC GEARWRENCH Internal/External Ratcheting Puller 7 Ton 2 or 3 Jaw - https://amzn.to/3FxTU5l — CONTACT INFO — hvacrsurvival@gmail.com — FOLLOW ME — Instagram -   / hvacrsurvival   Warning Notice Disclaimer - Video content listed on the channel HVACR Survival is for entertainment purposes only! **Do not attempt anything said or seen on my videos, The tasks that are shown are dangerous and deadly without proper training. **This page contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission. HVACR Survival is a participant in the Trutechtools, Amazon Services Associates Program. #hvacrsurvival #HVAC #Refrigeration #WalkInFreezer #Troubleshooting #commercialrefrigeration Music licensed By Epidemic Sound. https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/t... Song Title & Artist - Champion (Instrumental Version) Mondays