When a freezer in Tempe starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The Tempe 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 Tempe
Within 30 miles of Tempe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 of them are based in Tempe itself, and the rest are spread across Mesa (13), Chandler (10), and Phoenix (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Next Door Appliance Repair Tempe, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tempe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
The leading options for Tempe are Appliance Care & Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.8 stars from 1,795 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scottsdale and East Valley (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Maricopa (5.2 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 526 reviews); Prime Appliance Service (5.2 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Tempe
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in Tempe
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Tempe
Most freezer calls in Tempe come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Tempe
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Tempe, AZ
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
How much does freezer repair cost in Tempe?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tempe
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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 Tempe technician a trip for parts.