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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Burbank
Within 30 miles of Burbank there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 of them are based in Burbank itself, and the rest are spread across Glendale (14), North Hollywood (3), and Valley Village (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Burbank Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burbank. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
First up for Burbank: A&Y Appliances (4.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burbank Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (3.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Time Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in North Hollywood, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Burbank
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Burbank
Most freezer calls in Burbank 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 Burbank
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Burbank, CA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Burbank
Freezer Repair Near Burbank
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Burbank faster and cheaper.