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 Swarthmore list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Swarthmore
40 repair companies serve Swarthmore from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Swarthmore itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (8), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Highland Appliance Repair Swarthmore, about 0.1 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Swarthmore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.9, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
The leading options for Swarthmore are Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Ardmore (8.0 miles away, based in Haverford, 4.7 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (10.1 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Philly Appliances Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Swarthmore
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Swarthmore Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Swarthmore, PA
How long will food stay frozen?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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 Swarthmore technician a trip for parts.