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.
Local Freezer Repair in Round Lake Beach, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Round Lake Beach. 1 of them are based in Round Lake Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and McHenry (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: A Dan's Appliance Services Co, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Round Lake Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Round Lake Beach: AMZ Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (9.0 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Round Lake Beach
Most freezer calls in Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Round Lake Beach, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
How long will food stay frozen?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Round Lake Beach
Freezer Repair Near Round Lake Beach
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Round Lake Beach faster and cheaper.