Just a quick followup. Called my favorite local used appliance place. They aren't certified for freon removal but referred me to a local refrigeration company. They will come to the house, safely and legally remove the freon, sticker the freezer to indicate it's now freon free (pink sticker)....all for $69.00. I'd say call around some more to any company listed under "Refrigerators & Freezers - Repair and Service" listed in your Yellow Pages for quotes.