Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. The Shirley 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 Shirley
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shirley. 1 of them are based in Shirley itself, and the rest are spread across Bohemia (5), Holbrook (4), and Holtsville (3). The closest is Shirley Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Shirley: Eddies Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just in time refrigeration (2.3 miles away, based in Mastic Beach, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LJ Appliance Repair Service (7.4 miles away, based in Ridge, 4.6 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Shirley, 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Shirley Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Shirley come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Shirley
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Shirley, NY
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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 Shirley technician a trip for parts.