My Fridge's freezer have suddenly stopped freezing rime and meat have started to defrost.? What can be done to get the freezer to work again

What can be done to get the freezer to work again
A/C fins disintegrating? Gray, crumbly mess.?
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Lead base paint removal?
time for a untried one.repairs are difficult and expensive.the evaporator or compressor are leaking gas