A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Posen
Within 30 miles of Posen there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Posen itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Tinley Park (4), and Palos Heights (3). 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Emergency Appliance Repair Posen, around 0.3 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.5, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Posen: Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or 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
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Posen, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Posen, IL
Most freezer calls in Posen 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 Posen
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Posen, IL
Is my freezer worth fixing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Posen
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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 Posen technician a trip for parts.