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. Below are the companies within reach of Atoka, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Atoka
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Atoka. 2 of them are based in Atoka itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Family Appliance, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.4, 2.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
At the top of the Atoka list: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (18.0 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Atoka, TN
Most freezer calls in Atoka come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Atoka Repair Technician
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Atoka, TN
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How cold should a freezer be?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Atoka
Freezer Repair Near Atoka
Before you call a Atoka 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.