When a freezer in Hurricane 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. Below are the companies within reach of Hurricane, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Hurricane
13 repair companies serve Hurricane from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Charleston (6), Huntington (2), and Scott Depot (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.7 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 10.9, 16.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
Closest matches for Hurricane: Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in St Albans, 4.3 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Refrigeration Service Inc.. (20.5 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Hurricane
Most freezer calls in Hurricane come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hurricane
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hurricane, WV
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Hurricane and nearby towns?
Find Your Brand in Hurricane
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Before you call a Hurricane 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.