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 Lyons 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 Lyons
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lyons. 2 of them are based in Lyons itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (5), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Major Appliance Services, around 0.0 miles out. 4 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lyons. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.4, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
First up for Lyons: IVAN Appliance Repairs (7.1 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (8.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Lyons Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Lyons
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Lyons
Most freezer calls in Lyons 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.
Questions to Ask a Lyons Repair Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lyons, IL
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lyons
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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 Lyons technician a trip for parts.