When a freezer in Cleveland starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. Below are the companies within reach of Cleveland, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Freezer Repair in Cleveland, TN
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cleveland. 4 list an address in Cleveland, and the rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Dalton (4), and Georgetown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Expert Service Appliance Heating & Air, about 0.3 miles away. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cleveland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.8, 5.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
At the top of the Cleveland list: Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (20.1 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.3 stars from 417 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ultimate Appliance, Heat & Air (8.8 miles away, based in Georgetown, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Before the Food Thaws
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
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 a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Cleveland
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Cleveland
Most freezer calls in Cleveland 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 Cleveland
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Cleveland, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Cleveland
Freezer Repair Near Cleveland
Before you call a Cleveland 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.