When a freezer in Kingston starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The Kingston list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Kingston, PA
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kingston. 2 of them are based in Kingston itself, and the rest are spread across Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Wilkes-Barre Township (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
First up for Kingston: Freezer Fran Fix It By Friday (1.8 miles away, based in Plains, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Kingston Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Kingston
Most freezer calls in Kingston 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 Kingston
- 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?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Kingston, PA
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
How long will food stay frozen?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Kingston
Freezer Repair Near Kingston
Before you call a Kingston 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.