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 Oxford and the Granville County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Oxford, NC
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oxford. 1 list an address in Oxford, and the rest are spread across Durham (9), Roxboro (4), and Raleigh (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Stovall's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.9 miles from Oxford. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oxford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 10.0, 20.0 |
The leading options for Oxford are Douglas Ray Refrigeration (20.0 miles away, based in Wake Forest, 4.1 stars from 17 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Oxford
What Gets Fixed on a Oxford Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
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)
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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Oxford Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Oxford 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.
Before You Book in Oxford
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Oxford, NC
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
How long will food stay frozen?
How much does freezer repair cost in Oxford?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oxford
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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 Oxford technician a trip for parts.