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. The DuBois list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near DuBois
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of DuBois. 2 of them are based in DuBois itself, and the rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and Duncansville (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Syktich Appliance, about 0.5 miles away. 10 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether DuBois is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 16.9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 28 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
At the top of the DuBois list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (44.2 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mishler Appliance Services (16.9 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.5 miles away, based in Kittanning, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in DuBois
Before replacing a freezer in DuBois, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for DuBois
Most freezer calls in DuBois 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.
Before You Book in DuBois
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: DuBois, PA
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Which areas near DuBois do these technicians cover?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in DuBois
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in DuBois faster and cheaper.