When a freezer in Franklin 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin. 5 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Nashville (22), Brentwood (3), and Spring Hill (3). 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Franklin Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.8 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 2.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Mr. Appliance of Nashville (18.7 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smyrna Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair Service (19.0 miles away, based in Smyrna, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Better Appliance LLC (20.3 miles away, based in Burns, 4.8 stars from 95 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Franklin Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Franklin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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.
Around Franklin
Most freezer calls in Franklin 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).
Before You Book in Franklin
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin, TN
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Find Your Brand in Franklin
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Before you call a Franklin 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.