Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Franklin Lakes list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Franklin Lakes
40 repair companies serve Franklin Lakes from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Paterson (6), Ridgewood (3), and Wayne (3). Dr Appliance Repair - Midland Park is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Franklin Lakes. 5 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 3.6, 3.9 |
Closest matches for Franklin Lakes: Dan Marc Appliance (11.0 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (10.8 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); United Technical Services (9.7 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); A&D Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Before the Food Thaws
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.
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
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?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin Lakes
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
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 Franklin Lakes
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franklin Lakes, NJ
Most freezer calls in Franklin Lakes come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin Lakes
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
How long will food stay frozen?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Find Your Brand in Franklin Lakes
More Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Franklin Lakes 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.