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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Murraysville and the New Hanover County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Murraysville, NC
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Murraysville. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). Nearest on the list: Two Guys in a Van Home Repair, around 2.1 miles out. Of those, 3 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murraysville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.7, 2.8 |
Closest matches for Murraysville: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (3.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (8.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Murraysville Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in Murraysville
Before replacing a freezer in Murraysville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Murraysville Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Murraysville 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. § 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Murraysville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Murraysville, NC
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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 Murraysville technician a trip for parts.