When a freezer in Salem starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. 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 Salem
Within 30 miles of Salem there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Canton (2). Nearest on the list: Quality Appliance, around 8.0 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.0, 11.8, 12.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
The leading options for Salem are Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (11.8 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (28.6 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
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.
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
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Salem
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or 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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Salem
Most freezer calls in Salem 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 Salem
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Salem, OH
How long will food stay frozen?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Salem
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Salem faster and cheaper.