When a freezer in Manchester 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. The Manchester 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 Manchester
40 repair companies serve Manchester from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Manchester, and other nearby bases include Nashua (5), Lawrence (5), and Concord (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: A&K HOME APPLIANCES, around 1.0 miles out. Across 37 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.7 |
First up for Manchester: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&K HOME APPLIANCES (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anything Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Hooksett, 4.5 stars from 164 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (19.8 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Manchester
What Gets Fixed on a Manchester Freezer Call
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
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Manchester, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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.
Local Notes for Manchester
Most freezer calls in Manchester come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
New Hampshire has no license for appliance repair as such; fuel gas work, including gas appliance installation and service, is licensed by the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, whose licenses are limited to their named specialty. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)
In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.
Hiring a Repair Company in Manchester
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Manchester, NH
How much does freezer repair cost in Manchester?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Manchester
Freezer Repair Near Manchester
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 Manchester technician a trip for parts.