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 Dandridge 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 Dandridge
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dandridge. Other nearby bases include Knoxville (10), Sevierville (3), and Morristown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Guaranteed Appliance -Appliance and Appliance Repair - Morristown, about 10.7 miles away. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.7, 11.0, 12.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
First up for Dandridge: Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (13.5 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Dandridge
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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 Dandridge
Before replacing a freezer in Dandridge, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
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.
Local Notes for Dandridge
Most freezer calls in Dandridge 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Dandridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Dandridge, TN
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Dandridge
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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 Dandridge faster and cheaper.