how do u defrost a freezer

[luckyman]

my freezer keeps on getting blocked up with ice...i cleaned all the ice out 4 wks ago but now its back ...i allways keep it on number 1 the lowest setting...i could turn it off but the fridge is conbined on top and i dont want items in fridge going off...also if i turned freezer off the water would be all over the place.....how do i stop ice building up so quick...........

[Sachs]

Faulty thermostat problem?

[ACtheTROLL]

keep the door shut?

[abstract]

a flame thrower usually works for me!

[trish432]

If your freezer is full, it won`t build up so quickly, some people stuff the freezer with newspapers, to fill it and prevent freezing.
If you don`t use it much and are just keeping it on for the sake of the fridge, you could fill it with some biggish containers, (ice cream containers,maybe) will probably be best if you fill them with water.
I`m not certain , but I think an empty fridge or freezer uses more electricity.

[Ice.Maiden]

Trish's right, and I was going to suggest what Sach's said. faulty thermostats seem to commonly cause this type of problem. how old's your freezer?

[wildwood]

Beside the faulty thermostat as above, is the freezer showing signs of age? A hardened, leaky or cracked seal will cause ice buildup.
Also, and don't take offense please, is 1 the coldest setting?.