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Appliance Repair — Refrigerators & freezers
Defrost system repair
Replaces a failed defrost heater, thermostat, or timer. The defrost system periodically melts frost off the evaporator coil; when it fails, ice builds up and blocks airflow.
Common symptoms
- · freezer cold but fridge warm
- · ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer
- · fan noise that comes and goes
Flat-price contractors
1 pro with a price for this.
Sorted by total cost — service call plus repair.
Diagnose-on-site
2 more appliance repair pros.
These contractors don’t list a flat price for this specific repair — they’ll diagnose on-site and send you an estimate through the app before starting any work. You approve or decline.
Joe the Appliance Guy
4.9(331)
Owner: Joe R. · 14 yrs · 2.4 mi away
Licensed NJ HIC #13VH07123400
Service call
$149
This repair
Diagnosed and quoted on-site
Today 3–5 PM
BookHourly rate $95/hr after the service call
Shore Appliance Repair
4.7(198)
Owner: Tom L. · 11 yrs · 4.8 mi away
Licensed NJ HIC #13VH08456200
Service call
$169
This repair
Diagnosed and quoted on-site
Tomorrow 10–12 PM
BookHourly rate $110/hr after the service call
How overages work
No surprise bills.
Ever.
If the diagnosis turns up something not in the price book, the contractor will send you a written estimate through the app before they start any work. You approve, decline, or ask questions. No approval, no charge beyond the service call fee.