Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Auburn and the Placer County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Auburn
Within 30 miles of Auburn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Rocklin (13), Roseville (8), and Lincoln (4). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Masters, around 0.2 miles out. 5 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 0.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Auburn: Lake Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (16.7 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); T Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or 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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Auburn
Most freezer calls in Auburn come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Auburn
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Auburn
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Auburn technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.