Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Clanton, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Clanton
40 repair companies serve Clanton from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Clanton itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (9), Bessemer (5), and Pelham (4). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clanton 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.
| Name freezer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 17.9, 22.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
At the top of the Clanton list: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (25.1 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (48.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (51.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Clanton
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Clanton
Most freezer calls in Clanton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Clanton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Clanton, AL
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
How long will food stay frozen?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
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Before you call a Clanton 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.