A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. The Anchorage list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Anchorage
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Anchorage. 10 of them are based in Anchorage itself, and other nearby bases include Wasilla (3) and Palmer (1). The farthest listed company is about 32 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance, around 25.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 12 businesses. Anchorage is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name freezer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 25.0, 25.4, 25.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
At the top of the Anchorage list: Alaskan Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (25.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Stans Appliance & Refrigeration Rpr. (31.0 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Miller Appliance Repair of Anchorage (25.6 miles away, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Anchorage
Most freezer calls in Anchorage come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a Anchorage Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Anchorage, AK
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Anchorage
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Anchorage technician a trip for parts.