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 Barberton and the Summit County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Barberton, OH
40 repair companies serve Barberton from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Barberton, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). 14 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Collins Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Barberton. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barberton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 5.2, 7.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
The leading options for Barberton are Mr. Appliance of Akron (9.1 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Middleburg Heights, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (19.7 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Around Barberton
Most freezer calls in Barberton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Barberton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Barberton, OH
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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 Barberton faster and cheaper.