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. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Pleasant Grove
40 repair companies serve Pleasant Grove from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Hueytown (2). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair & Service Specialists, around 2.7 miles out. Of those, 3 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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 a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 4.6, 4.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
The leading options for Pleasant Grove are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (19.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (6.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (17.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
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
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Pleasant Grove
Before replacing a freezer in Pleasant Grove, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 Pleasant Grove, AL
Most freezer calls in Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Pleasant Grove, AL
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Before you call a Pleasant Grove 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.