Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. Below are the companies within reach of Taunton, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Technicians Serving Taunton, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Taunton. 1 list an address in Taunton, and the rest are spread across Pawtucket (9), Providence (8), and Fall River (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Local Appliance Repair Service Taunton is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Taunton. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 6.2, 8.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
At the top of the Taunton list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (13.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Brockton, 4.5 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (14.7 miles away, based in Wrentham, 4.3 stars from 442 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Taunton
What Gets Fixed on a Taunton Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Taunton
Before replacing a freezer in Taunton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Taunton, MA
Most freezer calls in Taunton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Taunton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Taunton, MA
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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 Taunton faster and cheaper.