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. Below are the companies within reach of Highwood, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Highwood
Within 30 miles of Highwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Highwood, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Deerfield (4). Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service Highwood, around 0.4 miles out. 13 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Highwood: AMZ Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (8.1 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (1.5 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Highwood
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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
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:
- 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Around Highwood
Most freezer calls in Highwood 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 Highwood
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Highwood, IL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Highwood
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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 Highwood technician a trip for parts.