Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. The Kenton list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Kenton, OH
40 repair companies serve Kenton from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Kenton, and the rest are spread across Columbus (6), Lima (4), and Westerville (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 12 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kenton is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 12.8, 19.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
First up for Kenton: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (36.6 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (28.2 miles away, based in Lima, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Before the Food Thaws
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Kenton
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Kenton
Most freezer calls in Kenton 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 Kenton
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Kenton, OH
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Freezer Repair Near Kenton
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Kenton faster and cheaper.