A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. The Auburn Hills list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Auburn Hills
Within 30 miles of Auburn Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Auburn Hills, and the rest are spread across Waterford Township (6), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). Of those, 14 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Authorized Factory Service is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Auburn Hills. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.8, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
First up for Auburn Hills: Bill & Rod's Appliance (10.9 miles away, based in White Lake, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.5 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (6.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn Hills
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - 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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Auburn Hills
Most freezer calls in Auburn Hills come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Auburn Hills
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn Hills, MI
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Are you affiliated with any freezer brand?
How long will food stay frozen?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
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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 Auburn Hills faster and cheaper.