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 August list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in August, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of August. Other nearby bases include Stockton (12), Tracy (11), and Modesto (6). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Parker Harris Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from August. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
The leading options for August are Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perfix Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Tracy, 4.5 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a August Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in August, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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.
Local Notes for August
Most freezer calls in August 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in August
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: August, CA
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Do you cover August and nearby towns?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, August
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in August faster and cheaper.