Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Urbana and the Champaign County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Urbana
Within 60 miles of Urbana there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Dayton (14), Columbus (7), and Beavercreek (3). The farthest listed company is about 37 miles out. 11 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Carmichael Appliances, about 12.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 34 businesses. Urbana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.1, 12.2, 24.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
The leading options for Urbana are New Life Appliance Repair LLC (33.2 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (34.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Before the Food Thaws
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
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?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. 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:
- 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
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair 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 Urbana
Most freezer calls in Urbana 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.
Questions to Ask a Urbana Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Urbana, OH
How long will food stay frozen?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Urbana
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Urbana 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.