Fridge Not Cooling But Lights On?
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Local Service Notice:Decatur Solution Works provides residential appliance repair strictly in Decatur, DeKalb County, and surrounding Metro Atlanta communities. We do not dispatch outside our Georgia service footprint.
If the light comes on but your refrigerator is warm, the electrical side is fine — the cooling system isn't. That narrows it to a handful of parts our technicians test in under 20 minutes: evaporator fan, condenser fan, start relay/capacitor, defrost system, thermistor, or the compressor itself. Same-day service across Decatur and Metro Atlanta.
- Factory-trained on every major refrigerator brand — Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, Maytag, Bosch, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Sub-Zero & Wolf
- Same-day appointments across Decatur, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Tucker & Metro Atlanta
- $89 diagnostic fully credited toward your repair
- OEM parts stocked on every truck — most repairs finished in one visit
- Up-front flat-rate quote before any work begins
Why Your Fridge Runs But Won't Cool
These six failures account for over 90% of 'lights on, not cooling' calls we get.
No cold air circulates from the freezer into the fresh-food section. You may hear silence where a fan hum used to be.
Compressor clicks every few minutes but never runs. A $30 part on some models — but it needs to be diagnosed correctly.
Evaporator coil is a solid block of ice, choking airflow. Defrost heater, thermostat or control board replacement fixes it.
Dirty coils or a dead condenser fan overheat the compressor and it shuts down on thermal overload.
The fridge doesn't know it's warm. Faulty sensors or a failed main board stop the cooling cycle from ever starting.
Compressor runs hot but produces no cold — refrigerant leak or internal failure. We'll quote honestly against replacement.
Factory-Trained on Every Major Refrigerator Brand
We've spent years specializing in refrigerator repair across every major brand — Samsung, LG, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Bosch, Maytag. That experience translates to faster diagnosis, fewer return trips, and a stack of common parts on every service truck.
- Same-day & next-day appointments
- Factory-trained on every major refrigerator brand
- 1-year parts & labor warranty (one year on OEM parts) on every repair
- Most repairs completed in one visit
When It's the Sealed System: Compressor & Freon
If the fans run and the controls check out but the fridge still won't cool, the problem is usually in the sealed system — a failed compressor, a restricted line or a refrigerant leak. Sealed-system repair means replacing the compressor or repairing the leak, pulling a vacuum and recharging the Freon, work only an EPA-certified technician can legally do. Because of the parts and labor involved, sealed-system repair (compressor replacement plus Freon recharge) runs up to $800, and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth it for your fridge's age. Exact pricing is confirmed after our $89 diagnostic, which is credited toward your repair.
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What Our Customers Say
My refrigerator decided to defrost by itself on a Saturday morning. I decided on this company because their website was easy to maneuver and they were available on a Saturday.A quick email and 30 minutes later I received a call where i was informed of the $89 service charge as well as they would be on the way to my home shortly. Lester and Kevin were professional, personable, and answered all of my questions when it came to what was happening with my refrigerator. In the end they cleaned up the area and answered any last minute questions. I would definitely suggest Decatur Solution Works for my future refrigerator or other appliances repairs!
I realized my refrigerator freezer wasn't getting cold and items were actually thawing. I initially called another technician but had not heard back timely causing me to reach out to Decatur Solution Works. I reached the tech on the 1st call and explained the problem. he advised me what to do in the meantime until he could get there. He was very considerate of my time and arrived earlier than I expected especially when I explained to him my child had a school program I was attending so time was tight. He was courteous, came in explained the problem and solution to fix it and had parts available. My refrigerator/freezer issue was up and running in no time. I appreciated the service and promptness and have not encountered any issues following.
Best refridgerator guy,fixed both my refridgerators that were not cooling. Highly recommended
Les was amazing. I remember the first time my husband called Decatur Solution Works LLC to help replace a water filter for our fridge. He was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable about appliance maintenance. At the same time, my husband and I were having an issue with our freezer "thawing". He pinpointed the problem in a matter of seconds. Gave us recommendations for what we should do. After the first interaction, we kept is card handy. We know just who to go if we start having appliance trouble or if we need advice on anything home appliance. Thanks again.
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Fill out the form below and a Decatur dispatcher will call to confirm your appointment window — most repairs finished in one visit.
You'll get a confirmation before your appointment, and a text when your technician is on the way.
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Fast diagnostic dispatch across DeKalb County.
- Decatur, GA hub — ZIPs 30030, 30032, 30033, 30034, 30035
- DeKalb County: Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Clarkston, Avondale Estates
- Metro Atlanta: Atlanta, Ellenwood, Stockbridge, Conyers
- Georgia service footprint only — no out-of-state dispatch
Decatur Solution Works LLC · 2318 Newgate Drive, Decatur, GA 30035 · (678) 525-0474Google Guaranteed · EPA 608 Certified · 1-year parts & labor warranty (one year on OEM parts)