When a freezer in Carterville 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Carterville
Within 60 miles of Carterville there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Tenvix Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Carterville. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 23 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Carterville is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.9, 6.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
Closest matches for Carterville: Mid America Services (7.7 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Riley'sl,. (23.1 miles away, based in Anna, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Carterville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Carterville, IL
Most freezer calls in Carterville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Carterville
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Carterville, IL
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Find Your Brand in Carterville
Freezer Repair Near Carterville
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Carterville faster and cheaper.