A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. 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 Technicians Serving New Franklin, OH
34 repair companies serve New Franklin from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 12 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Collins Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.5 miles from New Franklin. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 4.7, 7.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
The leading options for New Franklin are Mr. Appliance of Akron (12.8 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Home Appliance Company (11.0 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Care Appliance Service - Major Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Canal Fulton, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in New Franklin
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around New Franklin
Most freezer calls in New Franklin 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 New Franklin
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: New Franklin, OH
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, New Franklin
Freezer Repair Near New Franklin
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 New Franklin technician a trip for parts.