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 Philadelphia list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Philadelphia
Within 60 miles of Philadelphia there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Philadelphia, and the rest are spread across Meridian (4), Louisville (1), and Brandon (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 2 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Responsive Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.4 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Philadelphia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Philadelphia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.7, 2.1 |
At the top of the Philadelphia list: Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Savior Appliance Repair Fixers (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Responsive Appliance Repair Solutions (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
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)
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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 Philadelphia, MS
Most freezer calls in Philadelphia come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Philadelphia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, MS
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Are you affiliated with any freezer brand?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Philadelphia
Freezer Repair Near Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia technician a trip for parts.