When a freezer in Thompson's Station 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. The Thompson's Station list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Thompson's Station
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Thompson's Station. Other nearby bases include Nashville (16), Franklin (5), and Spring Hill (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 10 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. New Life Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Thompson's Station. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 4.4, 6.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Thompson's Station list: Mr. Appliance of Nashville (26.7 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Better Appliance LLC (22.3 miles away, based in Burns, 4.8 stars from 95 reviews); New Life Appliance (2.6 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews); Smyrna Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair Service (24.4 miles away, based in Smyrna, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
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?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Thompson's Station Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Local Notes for Thompson's Station
Most freezer calls in Thompson's Station 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 Thompson's Station Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Thompson's Station, TN
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How much does freezer repair cost in Thompson's Station?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Thompson's Station
More Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Thompson's Station 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.