When a freezer in Midland 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. The Midland 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 Midland
Within 30 miles of Midland there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Saginaw (3), Bay City (3), and Sanford (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service, about 7.6 miles away. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Midland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 8.4, 9.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
At the top of the Midland list: Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration (27.7 miles away, based in Gladwin, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Midland, MI
Most freezer calls in Midland 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 Midland
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Midland, MI
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Midland
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Midland technician a trip for parts.