When a freezer in Aurora starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Aurora and the Portage County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Aurora
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Aurora. 1 list an address in Aurora, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (8), Akron (4), and Ravenna (2). 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Ace Washer & Appliance Services, about 3.7 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aurora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 5.0, 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for Aurora: Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (19.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (16.3 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (11.1 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. 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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Aurora
Most freezer calls in Aurora come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Aurora
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Aurora, OH
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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 Aurora technician a trip for parts.