Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. The Collingdale list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Collingdale, PA
40 repair companies serve Collingdale from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Philadelphia (14), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: BNK Plumbing And HVAC Services, around 0.9 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 1.1 |
First up for Collingdale: Mr. Appliance of Center City (6.3 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Ardmore (6.7 miles away, based in Haverford, 4.7 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
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.
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Collingdale
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Collingdale
Most freezer calls in Collingdale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Collingdale
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Collingdale, PA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Collingdale
Freezer Repair Near Collingdale
Before you call a Collingdale 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.