A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. The Brent list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Brent
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brent. The rest are spread across Birmingham (9), Bessemer (6), and Tuscaloosa (4). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Grandeur Appliance Repair Coaling, around 19.5 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Brent is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention freezers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 19.5, 21.0, 24.8 |
First up for Brent: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (50.6 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (46.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Brent
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Brent
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Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Brent
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brent, AL
Most freezer calls in Brent come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Brent
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Brent, AL
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Brent
Freezer Repair Near Brent
Before you call a Brent technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.