Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Secaucus
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Secaucus. 2 list an address in Secaucus, and the rest are spread across Jersey City (9), New York (9), and North Bergen (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 7 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. First Choice Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Secaucus. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 21 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Secaucus list: Sengix HVAC & Appliance Repair New York (4.2 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Old Appliance Service (4.7 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.8 miles away, based in New York, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews); Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Jersey City, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Secaucus
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Secaucus, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Secaucus
Most freezer calls in Secaucus 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 Secaucus
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Secaucus, NJ
How long will food stay frozen?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Secaucus
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Before you call a Secaucus 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.