Kenmore Elite 20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (2809) —

After delivery and plug in , freezer started lowering tempature rapidly. But , eighteen hours later it stopped at our 8 degree setting . It took a breather for 20 minuttes and started again , cycling on & off the rest of the night . The next morning we lowered the temp 3 degrees and 5 hours later it stopped again and started cycling on & off again . I called the help line and was told this was normal for the energystar appliances ! And , yes you can hear it running from the next room . If you are looking for an appliance that runs all the time , this is the one for you ! If you see a energystar sticker on something -- RUN Away!

Kenmore Elite 20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (2809)

is not recommended by ListeningInBed

Posted on Feb 23, 2009

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Yes, the sales person told me that to meet new energy requirements, the compressors on the new units run continuously. The old freezers, like the one that I had for 29 years, cycled on and off. I was also told that the compressor has to run like this because they had to put in SMALLER compressors, to meet the energy requirements. I asked that if the compressor was running all the time, did that not mean the compressor could go out sooner than older models (which were built with big, heavy compressors, built to LAST). He said 'yes', they would have a shorter life span, and that this is a major reason why Sears stopped offering a longer warranty period and went to a one year warranty. They knew that a repair would be coming down the road and compressors are not cheap. So, the comment about running away from a freezer with a energystar sticker could be very accurate.

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Stylish contour arc door design with sleek smooth finish. Easy-to-read exterior electronic controls w/blue LED display of set temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Audible & visual alarms alert when a power loss event has occurred or if the door is ajar. Unique High Temp Duration Record starts tracking when internal temp has been above 23 deg. for more than one hour and will track events up to 99 hours. This freezer is loaded with innovative food protection and storage options to meet every need.
Brand Name	Kenmore Elite
Product Name	20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (2809)
Capacity:Overall	20.6 cu. ft.
Capacity:Overall Capacity (Cu Ft)	20.6 20.6 cu. ft.
Color:Cabinet Color	White
Color:Color Family	White
Color:Door Color	White
Color:Handle Color	White
Color:Overall Color	White
Dimensions and CapacityDepth w/ Handle (In.)	31.13
Dimensions and CapacityDepth w/Door Open 90 Degrees (In.)	59.38
Dimensions and CapacityFreezer Capacity	19 cu.ft. - 20.9 cu.ft.
Dimensions and CapacityHeight to Top of Hinge (In.)	71.25
Dimensions and CapacityWidth (in.)	32
Dimensions:Depth	31-1/8 in.
Dimensions:Depth (In.)	31-1/8 in.
Dimensions:Height	71-1/4 in.
Dimensions:Width	32 in.
Dimensions:Width (in.)	32 32 in.
Durability:Basket Material	Plastic
Durability:Door Finish	Smooth
Durability:Handle Material	Metal
Energy:Energy Star Compliant	Yes
Energy:Kilowatt Hrs. per Year	685
Freezer Conveniences:Door Basket Style	7 plastic door bins
Freezer Conveniences:Door Shelf Style	Plastic
Freezer Conveniences:Security Lock	Yes
Freezer Conveniences:Slide-out Baskets	3
Freezer Conveniences:Storage Basket	Yes
Freezer Features:Advanced Freezer Technology	Yes
Freezer Features:Controls	Exterior electronic controls w/digital readout
Freezer Features:Defrost System	Frost-free
Freezer Features:Ice Maker	No
Freezer Features:Space Saving Ice System	No
General Features:Commercial Grade	No
General Features:Commercial Type	No
General Features:Control Type	Digital
General Features:Freezer Interior Light	Yes
General Features:Ice Maker	No
Model Number	04628092000
MPN	2809
Overall Color	White
Performance:Interior Lighting	40 watt blue
Product Overview:Appliance Brand	Kenmore Elite
Product Overview:Color Family	White
Product Overview:Commercial Type	No
Styling:Door Style	Contoured arc
Styling:Handle Type	Pull handle
Tags	Capacity:Overall:20.6 cu. ft. Color:Cabinet Color:White Color:Door Color:White Color:Handle Color:White Color:Overall Color:White Dimensions:Depth:31-1/8 in. Dimensions:Height:71-1/4 in. Dimensions:Width:32 in. Durability:Basket Material:Plastic Durability:Door Finish:Smooth Durability:Handle Material:Metal Energy:Energy Star Compliant:Yes Energy:Kilowatt Hrs. Per Year:685 Freezer Conveniences:Door Basket Style:7 plastic door bins Freezer Conveniences:Door Shelf Style:Plastic Freezer Conveniences:Security Lock:Yes Freezer Conveniences:Slide Out Baskets:3 Freezer Conveniences:Storage Basket:Yes Freezer Features:Advanced Freezer Technology:Yes Freezer Features:Controls:Exterior electronic controls w/digital readout Freezer Features:Defrost System:Frost-free Freezer Features:Ice Maker:No Freezer Features:Space Saving Ice System:No Performance:Interior Lighting:40 watt blue Styling:Door Style:Contoured arc Styling:Handle Type:Pull handle
UPC	12505225833
Warranties & Coverage:General Warranty	1 year limited