Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Calabasas, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Freezer Repair in Calabasas, CA
Within 30 miles of Calabasas there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Calabasas itself, and other nearby bases include Woodland Hills (7), Canoga Park (6), and West Hills (4). Nearest on the list: Allsafe Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calabasas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
Closest matches for Calabasas: Lex Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Encino, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal fix appliance repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews); SoCal Appliance Repair and Air Conditioning Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 4.9 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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 Calabasas
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Calabasas
Most freezer calls in Calabasas 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 Calabasas
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Calabasas, CA
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Freezer Repair Near Calabasas
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 Calabasas technician a trip for parts.