Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Hawthorn Woods, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Freezer Repair in Hawthorn Woods, IL
Within 30 miles of Hawthorn Woods there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (6), and Wheeling (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 13 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Sterling Service Group is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Hawthorn Woods. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
First up for Hawthorn Woods: AMZ Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (5.0 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Hawthorn Woods
Most freezer calls in Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hawthorn Woods, IL
Do you cover Hawthorn Woods and nearby towns?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hawthorn Woods
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Hawthorn Woods technician a trip for parts.