When a freezer in Sylvester 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 Sylvester and the Worth County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Sylvester
Within 30 miles of Sylvester there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Sylvester itself, and other nearby bases include Albany (4), Tifton (4), and Moultrie (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. A-1 Appliance & Refrigeration is the nearest, roughly 9.3 miles from Sylvester. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sylvester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 16.5, 18.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
First up for Sylvester: Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A TEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS MOULTRIE (23.3 miles away, based in Moultrie, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Albany Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Albany, 3.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in Sylvester
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Sylvester
Most freezer calls in Sylvester 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.
Questions to Ask a Sylvester Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Sylvester, GA
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
How long will food stay frozen?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Find Your Brand in Sylvester
Freezer Repair Near Sylvester
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 Sylvester technician a trip for parts.