Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Lake Zurich
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Zurich. 3 list an address in Lake Zurich, and other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (8), and Vernon Hills (4). Nearest on the list: Nexus Lake Zurich Appliance Repair Co, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 13 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Zurich. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
At the top of the Lake Zurich list: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (5.6 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Lake Zurich
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Lake Zurich, 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
What Lake Zurich Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Zurich, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lake Zurich
Freezer Repair Near Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich technician a trip for parts.