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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Clarion and the Clarion County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Clarion
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clarion. Other nearby bases include Cranberry Twp (3), DuBois (2), and Warren (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Mishler Appliance Services, about 16.1 miles away. 13 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarion is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 55 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 22.8, 28.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
The leading options for Clarion are Mishler Appliance Services (16.1 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Kittanning, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Clarion
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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)
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?
Before replacing a freezer in Clarion, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 Clarion, PA
Most freezer calls in Clarion 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 Clarion
- 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: Clarion, PA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Clarion
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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 Clarion technician a trip for parts.