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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Technicians Serving Hermitage, PA
18 repair companies serve Hermitage from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hermitage, and the rest are spread across Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Sharpsville (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.0, 5.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
The leading options for Hermitage are Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (19.1 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Hermitage
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing 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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Hermitage
Most freezer calls in Hermitage 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 Hermitage
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hermitage, PA
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Freezer Repair Near Hermitage
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Hermitage faster and cheaper.