Is it cheaper to repair or replace a chest freezer?

Hey, I work for an HVAC company and to look at your freezer it would cost you $99 plus tax. From there the tech would give you an estimate for the repair. It could cost anywhere from $50-$1000 depending on how hard the parts are and what it is that is actually wrong. In most cases... it is a bad thermostat and they will cost you around $300 plus the initial $99. Now, the warrantee on a normal fix like the thermostat would have a 30 day parts and labor warantee and does not cover the equipment if something else breaks on it. If the unit is old, it is better to just replace it since if it is that old other parts will start to go as well in time. (For the record we do not sell these units, only repair them so my telling you this is not to boost business... I offer this same advise to our clients as well). Good Luck.

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Is it cheaper to repair or replace a chest freezer?

so i heard a loud crashing today, I later discovered it was all the ice from our chest freezer crashing off the sides. Obviously it's not supposed to do that, so I'm assuming it's broken. I'm doing some preliminary research into what it would cost to replace it or repair it. ...

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As a temporary fix you can stick clear adhesive film over the crack on each side. B & Q sell the stuff. Fablon clear or Coverlon are the trade names. Wait until the Spring and DIY. Remove the glass and putty. A blunt chisel and hammer will chip it out. Take plenty of time or you will chew up the rebates.Prime the rebates. Measure the rebates carefully and deduct 6mm to allow for fitting. Order toughened glass as although this is more expensive it is much stronger than untreated glass and safer too. Apply putty to the rebates. Fit the glass (you may need a couple of matchsticks at the bottom to stop the glass moving down). Tap in about four 'sprigs' (use stainless steel panel pins with the heads cut off, B&Q or Wickes) to retain the glass. A chisel blade used side on will tap them in if slid across the glass. Then apply the front putty and finish with a putty knife. Don't worry about getting this perfect. Think about the money you are saving!

I wouldn't fix it. First I would remove the ice that fell off the sides and plug it back in to confirm that it's not working. Since new energy star freezers are so much more energy efficient than older models I would replace it. You will get your money back in a few years with reduced electric bills.

I updated my chest freezer and it saved me $15-20 per month in electricity.

I would let it go. It is time.

I would replace it. Why put money in a old unit.

would have to know exactly what is wrong in order to even speculate on price.