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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Knoxville and the Knox County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Knoxville
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Knoxville. 20 list an address in Knoxville, and other nearby bases include Maryville (3), Lenoir City (3), and Sevierville (3). The closest is Doctor Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. 13 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Knoxville: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (7.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (14.1 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Knoxville Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Knoxville 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 Knoxville
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
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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 Knoxville faster and cheaper.