Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Dover
40 repair companies serve Dover from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. 13 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 18.5 miles from Dover. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Dover is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dover. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.5, 18.8, 18.9 |
The leading options for Dover are Home Appliance Company (18.8 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (42.0 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Home Care Appliance Service - Major Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Canal Fulton, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Dover
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Dover
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Around Dover
Most freezer calls in Dover 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 Dover
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Dover, OH
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
How long will food stay frozen?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
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Freezer Repair Near Dover
Before you call a Dover technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.