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 Ravenna, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ravenna. 2 list an address in Ravenna, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Ravenna. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 6.0, 11.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
At the top of the Ravenna list: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (16.3 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Freezer Repair Costs in Ravenna
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ravenna, OH
Most freezer calls in Ravenna 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 Ravenna
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Ravenna, OH
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
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Before you call a Ravenna technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.