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 Knightdale 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 Knightdale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Knightdale. The rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Services of NC, Inc., around 3.7 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 3.7, 4.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Knightdale are Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.5 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - 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:
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Knightdale, NC
Most freezer calls in Knightdale come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Knightdale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Knightdale, NC
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
How much does freezer repair cost in Knightdale?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Knightdale
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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 Knightdale technician a trip for parts.