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. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Lima
40 repair companies serve Lima from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Lima, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (12), Wapakoneta (2), and Greenville (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 13 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is A-1 Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Lima is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lima. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 48 |
|---|---|
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
Closest matches for Lima: Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MASCo. - Major Appliance Service Co. (42.2 miles away, based in Decatur, 5.0 stars from 61 reviews); Authorized Service (53.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Usually Goes Wrong
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Freezer Safety Notes
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Lima
Most freezer calls in Lima 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lima
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lima, 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 Lima technician a trip for parts.