Freezers are important for every household because they allow the users to store the food for a longer time. Frigidaire is one of the best and leading brands for purchasing kitchen appliances, including freezers.
That being said, these freezers are designed with a lock to make sure no one unauthorized can access the stuff in the freezer. However, if you have lost the key to the lock, let’s see how to unlock the Frigidaire freezer without a key!
How To Unlock Frigidaire Freezer Without Key?
For unlocking the Frigidaire freezer, you need to hold its key in the freezer’s lock and turn them around. The lock has a spring-loaded design, which means the key cannot be left in the lock. On the other hand, if you do not have the key, let’s see what instructions you need to follow to access the freezer.
- Disconnect your Frigidaire freezer from the power connection to make sure you are safe from the electrical shocks
- Now, take a screwdriver and unscrew all the screws that are holding the lock’s latch in place – it will help remove the lock latch as well as the lock mechanism from the exterior side of the freezer
- Then, cut the lock’s shackle with the help of bolt cutters, and you will be able to open the freezer’s door
Keep in mind that you will be able to open the lock, but since it will be damaged, you will have to install a new lock in the freezer’s door (you will have the new key, so it’s okay). The replacement lock will have two parts, and you have to put in the new lock kit and tighten the screws with the help of a screwdriver. When you replace the lock, you should test it multiple times to make sure it’s installed properly.
On the other hand, if you do not want to take out the lock, you can use the app to unlock the freezer without the key. So, let’s check out the instructions;
- Open the Frigidaire app on your smartphone (if you don’t have the app, you can easily download it from the app store)
- When you have access to the app’s dashboard, you need to open the fridge manager and go to the fridge settings
- Now, click on the dispenser lock icon, and it will unlock the door (if the option says unlock, it simply means that the freezer is already unlocked)
Another way of unlocking the freezer is to use the paperclip. To use the paperclip, you can check out the following steps;
- You need to unfold a paperclip to make sure it has a straight hook on one end, and the other end should be 90-degree
- Now, push the bent end of the paperclip into your freezer’s lock and simply turn it into the direction where the lock tends to turn
- And done!
These are three methods that you can try to unlock your freezer if you don’t have the key. However, whichever method you follow, don’t forget to switch off the freezer to protect yourself from an electric shock.