When a freezer in Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Candler-McAfee
40 repair companies serve Candler-McAfee from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Atlanta (22), Decatur (7), and Stone Mountain (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is Avauxco, about 2.2 miles away. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 32 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.4, 2.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
At the top of the Candler-McAfee list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (10.6 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (7.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (8.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Candler-McAfee
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Candler-McAfee
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Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Candler-McAfee, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
What Candler-McAfee Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Candler-McAfee 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Candler-McAfee
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Candler-McAfee, GA
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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 Candler-McAfee technician a trip for parts.