When a freezer in Peabody starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Peabody and the Essex County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Peabody, MA
Within 30 miles of Peabody there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Peabody, and the rest are spread across Lynn (5), Revere (5), and Malden (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 13 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service, about 0.5 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 1.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
Closest matches for Peabody: Mr. Appliance of Salem (4.7 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Greg Rogers Co (3.8 miles away, based in Lynn, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Peabody, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Peabody, MA
Most freezer calls in Peabody come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Peabody
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Peabody, MA
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does freezer repair cost in Peabody?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Peabody
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Before you call a Peabody 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.