Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. 1 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Chesapeake (7), Norfolk (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 43 miles. Of those, 10 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 16.2, 19.6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
Closest matches for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Best Day Appliance (42.8 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Franklin
Most freezer calls in Franklin 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Franklin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin, VA
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Do you cover Franklin and nearby towns?
How cold should a freezer be?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
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Freezer Repair Near Franklin
Before you call a Franklin 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.