Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. The Bartlett list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Bartlett, TN
33 repair companies serve Bartlett from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Bartlett, and the rest are spread across Memphis (10), Collierville (3), and Millington (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 10 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Hamilton Appliance Inc. is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Bartlett. The 30 rated companies in range average 3.9 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.7, 1.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
At the top of the Bartlett list: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (6.2 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (6.3 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Bartlett
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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 Bartlett
Most freezer calls in Bartlett 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bartlett
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Bartlett, TN
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bartlett
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Bartlett faster and cheaper.