Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Jonesborough 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 Jonesborough
18 repair companies serve Jonesborough from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Jonesborough, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Greeneville (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Stewarts Appliances is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Jonesborough. 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jonesborough. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 5.5, 6.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Jonesborough are Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (8.6 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real-Time Appliance Repairs (6.1 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Jonesborough
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Jonesborough
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. 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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Start relay 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Jonesborough, TN
Most freezer calls in Jonesborough 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 Jonesborough Repair Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Jonesborough, TN
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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What temperature should my freezer be set to?
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Before you call a Jonesborough 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.