Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Homewood
Within 30 miles of Homewood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Birmingham (27), Bessemer (5), and Hoover (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix in Homewood, about 0.7 miles away. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Homewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 56 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
The leading options for Homewood are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (11.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (11.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Sekano Appliance Repair. (9.6 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Before the Food Thaws
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Homewood
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Homewood
Most freezer calls in Homewood 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 Homewood
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Homewood, AL
How much does freezer repair cost in Homewood?
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Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Homewood
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Before you call a Homewood 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.