Temp shows 2 degrees warmer than what is was set to

unless this is a dedicated freezer only and not a side by side or over/under , there's no way it's going to get down too 0 degrees inside a warm home , nope not gonna happen

also its not good for you to set this there as compressor wont cycle properly there and entire freezer will ice up , then believe it or not it will get warmer not colder wastes a lot of power as well

go through this link it will help you

http://www.ehow.com/video_112132_fix-leaking-refrigerator.html

Please go to the link and check graph "2.5 Installing the Batteries". Its really easy so it should be a piece of cake.https://customer.honeywell.com/resources/techlit/TechLitDocuments/69-0000s/69-1800.pdf

am having the same problem, and same circumstance. Did you find a solution?

I would suggest a thermostat replacement. if the stat is losing its program and it has power there is really no other alternative

Yes, some thermostats rely on batteries for power to run and maintain programming

for now, put switches on thermostat to hear and press the up arrow button to the desired temp. All your programed temps will take more explaining and it would be best you secure a owners instruction book from home depot. oif anything, buy thr same thermostat and either keep it or return it . I'd keep it regardless, read the pmphlet,program you heat and a/c before returning for refund. Don't destroy packaging and give them back everything. You will also need two AAbatteries. Good luck.

well with 62 outside temp and then maybe a little solar gain and body heat you very well could be 5 degrees warmer then outside

likely the compressor... we have the same fridge and had the same thing happen. It was sporadic...would work, then not. Finally had GE out to repair - not cheap. Part and labor was almost $300.00 and took 2 attempts to repair.