Fridge Service Center Fridge and Freezer Repair Costs Our fridges and freezers are easily the most important appliances in kitchens. If you have a fridge/freezer combo that needs to be repaired, this will usually take a couple of hours of work plus the cost of replacement parts, resulting in the average cost to repair a fridge/freezer Before you go ahead and book an appointment to repair your unit, keep these things in mind to help you determine if a repair is worth the cost • Age: If your fridge is less than 8 years old, it should be repaired. If it’s more than 15 years old, it should probably be replaced. • Type: Some types are more expensive to repair than others. Built-in refrigerators are less expensive to repair if they’re less than 5 years old; side-by-side refrigerators are more expensive to repair if they’re over 5 years old. • Efficiency: If your refrigerator is increasing your utility bill, consider replacing it with a more efficient alternative. Fridge Compressor Repair Costs If you notice a buzzing or humming noise coming from your fridge, or if you notice your food isn’t staying cold, you might have compressor issues. Typically compressor repairs can cost. Common compressor issues include: • Rattling sounds: There’s a drip pan behind the kick plate under your fridge, and it’s possible that the pan is rattling when water hits. If there’s too much liquid, empty it. Also, check the supports to make sure they aren’t damaged. • Icemaker issues: You might hear noises coming from the icemaker when water flows into it. It’s normal, but have it checked if it gets louder than usual. Cost: • Defroster: The defroster makes a click, but as the timer gets older, the motor can start to make noise as well. If it gets extremely loud, you will need to replace it. Normal noises for the defroster include snapping, popping and crackling. • Freezer: If the evaporator fan motor starts making strange noises, push the door switch to see if that turns it off. This usually means you will need to replace the motor.