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 State College and the Centre County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near State College
Within 60 miles of State College there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in State College, and other nearby bases include Altoona (4), Mechanicsburg (4), and Duncansville (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 11 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Mike's Video TV & Appliances, about 2.0 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether State College is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 40 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.1, 7.8 |
At the top of the State College list: Martin Appliance (29.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in Lock Haven, 4.5 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin's Appliance Service and Parts LLC (51.6 miles away, based in Shippensburg, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a State College Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in State College, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for State College
Most freezer calls in State College 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 State College
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: State College, PA
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in State College
Freezer Repair Near State College
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a State College technician a trip for parts.