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 Tellico Village and the Loudon County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Tellico Village
Within 30 miles of Tellico Village there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Knoxville (15), Lenoir City (3), and Maryville (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 10 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is A-Fair Appliance Center LLC, about 5.2 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tellico Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 9.8, 11.0 |
First up for Tellico Village: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (18.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (18.6 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Tellico Village
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Tellico Village
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Tellico Village, TN
Most freezer calls in Tellico Village 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 Tellico Village
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Tellico Village, TN
How cold should a freezer be?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
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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 Tellico Village faster and cheaper.