A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. Below are the companies within reach of Syosset, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Syosset
40 repair companies serve Syosset from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Syosset itself, and other nearby bases include Huntington (5), Hicksville (4), and Melville (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: Thermador Haven Repair, around 0.4 miles out. 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.4 |
At the top of the Syosset list: RD Appliance Service, Corp. (2.3 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (6.6 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Syosset
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Syosset, NY
Most freezer calls in Syosset 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Syosset
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Syosset, NY
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Syosset faster and cheaper.