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 Uniondale and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Uniondale
Within 30 miles of Uniondale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Uniondale itself, and other nearby bases include Hempstead (6), Garden City (5), and Freeport (5). 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Uniondale Appliance Repair Team, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Uniondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
Closest matches for Uniondale: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (4.2 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Uniondale Appliance Repair Team (1.2 miles away, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Uniondale
Most freezer calls in Uniondale 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 Uniondale
- 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?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Uniondale, NY
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Uniondale
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Uniondale technician a trip for parts.