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 Dickson City and the Lackawanna County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Dickson City
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dickson City. 1 of them are based in Dickson City itself, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Eynon (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Dickson City. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
The leading options for Dickson City are Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Fran Fix It By Friday (17.6 miles away, based in Plains, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Moosic, 4.7 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Dickson City
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Dickson City
Most freezer calls in Dickson City 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 Dickson City
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Dickson City, PA
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Dickson City faster and cheaper.