Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Anna and the Union County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Anna, IL
Within 60 miles of Anna there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Anna, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Marion (2), and Carbondale (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Riley'sl,., around 1.3 miles out. 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 21 businesses. Anna is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 18.9, 20.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
Closest matches for Anna: Mid America Services (18.9 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Riley'sl,. (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Before the Food Thaws
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
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Anna, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Anna, IL
Most freezer calls in Anna come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Anna
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Anna, IL
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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 Anna technician a trip for parts.