When a freezer in Auburn 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Auburn and the Barrow County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Auburn
Within 30 miles of Auburn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Lawrenceville (10), Dacula (7), and Winder (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 7 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Appliance Repair Team LLC, about 1.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.2, 3.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the Auburn list: Appliance EMT of Buford (12.3 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Buford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iDealService (Appliance Repair) (7.1 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (7.7 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Auburn
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What Auburn Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Auburn come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Auburn
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, GA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Auburn
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Auburn technician a trip for parts.