When a freezer in Highland Lakes starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. Below are the companies within reach of Highland Lakes, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Technicians Serving Highland Lakes, AL
Within 30 miles of Highland Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (28), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Appliance Mechanic LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Highland Lakes. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 4.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
First up for Highland Lakes: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (12.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (12.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (14.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Highland Lakes
Before replacing a freezer in Highland Lakes, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Highland Lakes
Most freezer calls in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Highland Lakes, AL
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
How cold should a freezer be?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Highland Lakes
Freezer Repair Near Highland Lakes
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Highland Lakes faster and cheaper.