Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Local Freezer Repair in Burlingame, CA
40 repair companies serve Burlingame from within 30 miles. 12 list an address in Burlingame, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (15), San Bruno (5), and South San Francisco (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Applora Residential Appliance Repair & Care is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Burlingame. 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Burlingame: Commercial Home Products (2.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); UsProRepair (1.6 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Burlingame
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Burlingame
Most freezer calls in Burlingame 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 Burlingame
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Burlingame, CA
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Burlingame faster and cheaper.