When a freezer in Flushing 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 Flushing and the Genesee County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Flushing
Within 30 miles of Flushing there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Flushing, and other nearby bases include Flint (4), Clio (2), and Burton (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 5 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Pointe Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Flushing. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Flushing. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
At the top of the Flushing list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Fenton, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Lapeer, 4.6 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Clio, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Flushing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing 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)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Flushing, MI
Most freezer calls in Flushing 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.
Questions to Ask a Flushing Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Flushing, MI
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
How cold should a freezer be?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Flushing
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Flushing faster and cheaper.