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 Wilkes-Barre list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Wilkes-Barre, PA
Within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Wilkes-Barre itself, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Kingston (2). Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilkes-Barre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention freezers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Wilkes-Barre list: Freezer Fran Fix It By Friday (2.2 miles away, based in Plains, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Wilkes-Barre
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Wilkes-Barre
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Wilkes-Barre Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Wilkes-Barre, PA
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Are you affiliated with any freezer brand?
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Before you call a Wilkes-Barre 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.