Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Heath list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Heath
40 repair companies serve Heath from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Heath itself, and the rest are spread across Columbus (18), Newark (4), and Pataskala (3). 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Mr. Bee's Appliance LLC, about 2.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Heath. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 3.0, 3.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for Heath: Dor-Mar Columbus Heating And Air (29.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.8 stars from 592 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.4 stars from 496 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MyLink Tech Services, LLC (27.2 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Heath
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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
What Heath Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Heath 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.
Questions to Ask a Heath Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Heath, 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 Heath faster and cheaper.