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 Sharon and the Mercer County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Sharon, PA
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sharon. The rest are spread across Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Hermitage (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Sharon. Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.5, 3.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
At the top of the Sharon list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Hermitage, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (17.4 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
Before the Food Thaws
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sharon
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Sharon
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Sharon
Most freezer calls in Sharon 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Sharon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Sharon, PA
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Sharon
Freezer Repair Near Sharon
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Sharon faster and cheaper.