so I clearly have no idea how my temperature controler works

[beerdrinker]

With my temp controller, I had it against the wall at first which funked up the temp readings. Now I sit the probe in a glass of water, so it tracks closer to the actual beer temperature.

Hope that helps

[brewinhard]

I feel like it has nothing to do with the probe and more to do with the actual settings not working. The probe will read whatever temp is in the fridge. Go to the route...why is the fridge pumping at 84 degrees then? Shouldn't it be cooler even if you weren't using the thermostat control? Just throwing some ideas out there. Keep us posted to see if you get it up and running.

[San_Diego_Matt]

The freezer is still around 80 degrees. I think it might be toast

[ApresSkiBrewer]

Just bypass the temp controller, and see if your freezer will chill out at all.... because it does sound like it's fried.

[San_Diego_Matt]

the compressor somes on, but it's not chilling at all....blah