When a freezer in Ogden 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Ogden
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ogden. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 3 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Mastertech Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Ogden. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ogden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.3, 3.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
Closest matches for Ogden: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (6.2 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (9.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Ogden
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Ogden, NC
Most freezer calls in Ogden 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.
Before You Book in Ogden
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Ogden, NC
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ogden
Freezer Repair Near Ogden
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 Ogden technician a trip for parts.