Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Collinsville 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 Collinsville
12 repair companies serve Collinsville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Eden (3), Bassett (2), and Danville (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Randall's Appliances & Plumbing, around 7.0 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 11 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 9.5, 11.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
At the top of the Collinsville list: Mike's Refrigeration - Heating Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Eden, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Randall's Appliances & Plumbing (7.0 miles away, based in Bassett, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews); Triad Appliance Repair Services (21.6 miles away, based in Mayodan, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Patrick Henry Appliance Services (11.7 miles away, based in Patrick Springs, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Collinsville
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Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Thermostat 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Collinsville
Most freezer calls in Collinsville come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Collinsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Collinsville, VA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Collinsville
Freezer Repair Near Collinsville
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Collinsville faster and cheaper.