Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Troy, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Freezer Repair in Troy, IL
Within 30 miles of Troy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (12), Belleville (4), and Alton (4). Mark's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 5.5 miles from Troy. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.5, 5.6, 6.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
Closest matches for Troy: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (11.1 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (23.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (18.5 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Troy
Most freezer calls in Troy 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Troy
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Troy, IL
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Are you affiliated with any freezer brand?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Troy
Freezer Repair Near Troy
Before you call a Troy technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.