Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Cartersville list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Cartersville, GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cartersville. 5 of them are based in Cartersville itself, and other nearby bases include Woodstock (12), Canton (12), and Kennesaw (5). Distances run up to about 20 miles. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: C & C Appliance Repair., around 0.6 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Cartersville are Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deep South Appliance Service (17.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Singleton Appliance Repair Company (15.7 miles away, based in Woodstock, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.5 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Cartersville
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cartersville, GA
Most freezer calls in Cartersville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cartersville
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Cartersville, GA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Cartersville
Freezer Repair Near Cartersville
Before you call a Cartersville 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.