Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Somersworth and the Strafford County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Somersworth, NH
Within 30 miles of Somersworth there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Epping (2), Barrington (1), and Durham (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. PJ's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.4 miles from Somersworth. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somersworth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.4, 11.1, 11.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for Somersworth are Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (17.0 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Services, LLC (17.7 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Appliance Medic LLC (28.8 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 75 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
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.
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Somersworth Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Somersworth
Most freezer calls in Somersworth 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.
Before You Book in Somersworth
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Somersworth, NH
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Somersworth
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Before you call a Somersworth technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.