When a freezer in Blakely 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. The Blakely list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Blakely, PA
28 repair companies serve Blakely from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Eynon (2). 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is EZ Home Maintenance, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.4, 2.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
At the top of the Blakely list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Fran Fix It By Friday (19.7 miles away, based in Plains, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Moosic, 4.7 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Blakely
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. 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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Blakely, PA
Most freezer calls in Blakely come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Repair Company in Blakely
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Blakely, PA
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Blakely
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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 Blakely technician a trip for parts.