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 Hollins, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Hollins
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hollins. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Vinton (1). Nearest on the list: Chuck's Appliance Services/, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 14 rated companies in range average 3.7 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 2.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Hollins: Peerless Appliance Services (0.9 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC (6.8 miles away, based in Salem, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- 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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Hollins Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Hollins, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Hollins
Most freezer calls in Hollins 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hollins
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hollins, VA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hollins
Freezer Repair Near Hollins
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Hollins faster and cheaper.