When a freezer in Calistoga starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The Calistoga list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Calistoga, CA
Within 30 miles of Calistoga there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. St. Helena Appliance is the nearest, roughly 8.9 miles from Calistoga. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calistoga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.9, 10.9, 11.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
Closest matches for Calistoga: TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (12.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (25.9 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (18.4 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (18.0 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
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 freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Calistoga Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Calistoga 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 Calistoga
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Calistoga, CA
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
How long will food stay frozen?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Calistoga
Freezer Repair Near Calistoga
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Calistoga faster and cheaper.