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. The Gages Lake list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Gages Lake
Within 30 miles of Gages Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Buffalo Grove (5), and Vernon Hills (4). 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 2.6 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 2.6, 4.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
The leading options for Gages Lake are AMZ Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Gages Lake Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Gages Lake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Gages Lake, IL
Most freezer calls in Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Gages Lake, IL
How long will food stay frozen?
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Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
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Freezer Repair Near Gages Lake
Before you call a Gages Lake 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.