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. Below are the companies within reach of Oak Ridge, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Oak Ridge
Our data shows 35 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oak Ridge. 1 list an address in Oak Ridge, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (19), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Pinpoint Appliance Repair, about 3.8 miles away. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
At the top of the Oak Ridge list: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (20.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (10.0 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.2 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Ridge
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Oak Ridge, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Oak Ridge Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge
- 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?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, TN
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oak Ridge
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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 Oak Ridge faster and cheaper.