Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Oberlin, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Oberlin
Within 30 miles of Oberlin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Cleveland (7), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Ross Appliance Service/, around 5.4 miles out. 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oberlin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.4, 6.0, 7.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
First up for Oberlin: Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (6.0 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLE Restaurant Service (8.4 miles away, based in Amherst, 5.0 stars from 103 reviews); HADI Appliances (22.9 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Oberlin
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Oberlin
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Oberlin
Most freezer calls in Oberlin 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 Oberlin
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Oberlin, OH
How much does freezer repair cost in Oberlin?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oberlin
Freezer Repair Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin technician a trip for parts.