Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Round Lake and the Lake County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Round Lake
Within 30 miles of Round Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waukegan (5), Vernon Hills (4), and McHenry (3). Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. A Dan's Appliance Services Co is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Round Lake. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.1, 3.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the Round Lake list: Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (6.2 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Round Lake Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Round Lake Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Round Lake 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 Round Lake Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Round Lake faster and cheaper.