Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Roanoke and the Randolph County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Roanoke
Within 60 miles of Roanoke there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Roanoke itself, and the rest are spread across LaGrange (4), Anniston (4), and Columbus (4). Distances run up to about 50 miles. 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 39 businesses. Roanoke is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roanoke. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 17.1, 18.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
The leading options for Roanoke are Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (36.0 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in LaGrange, 4.2 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Roanoke
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Roanoke
Most freezer calls in Roanoke 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 Roanoke
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Roanoke, AL
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Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Roanoke
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Roanoke faster and cheaper.