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Freezer Repair in Clearlake, CA

Freezer repair from independent technicians serving Clearlake, with ratings, distances and what to check before food starts to thaw.

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Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Clearlake and the Lake County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.

Freezer Repair Companies Near Clearlake

40 repair companies serve Clearlake from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Clearlake, and the rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Vacaville (7), and Woodland (4). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 13 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. Clearlake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
2019 S Main St, Lakeport, CA 95453
16.0 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.6 (93 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
15875 Dam Rd Ext, Clearlake, CA 95422
2.0 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.3 (53 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center
422 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
36.3 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.6 (216 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa
794 Braydon Pl, Napa, CA 94559
49.9 mi from Clearlake
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,063 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma
16914 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, CA 95476
44.4 mi from Clearlake
★★★★★ 4.8 (80 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Kelly's Appliance Center
466 Primero Ct H, Cotati, CA 94931
42.8 mi from Clearlake
★★★★★ 4.9 (162 reviews)
Mentions refrigerators
Appliance Repair
Jeff's Gas Appliances
549 Central Ave, Willits, CA 95490
49.3 mi from Clearlake
★★★★★ 4.8 (38 reviews)
Mentions refrigerators
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
100 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
36.3 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.6 (136 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
427 Main St, Woodland, CA 95695
50.1 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.4 (101 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1701 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559
48.9 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.7 (242 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Scapelli's Appliance Repairs
3069 Alamo Dr #319, Vacaville, CA 95687
56.5 mi from Clearlake
★★★★½ 4.6 (180 reviews)
Mentions refrigerators
Appliance Repair
ALTAMIRANO APPLIANCE REFRIGERATION, INC.
122 Fiesta Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
43.5 mi from Clearlake
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours

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By the numbers: technicians near Clearlake
Name refrigeration work in their listing19
Open on Saturdays (per listing)35
Three nearest companies, miles away2.0, 16.0, 33.2
Listed as refrigerator repair16
Repair companies inside 60 miles60
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews18

At the top of the Clearlake list: Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (36.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (49.9 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician

  • Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
  • An error code or temperature alarm
  • Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
  • Water pooling under or inside the freezer

The Usual Freezer Culprits in Clearlake

Sealed systemA refrigerant leak or a compressor that will not start is the most expensive freezer repair and needs an EPA-certified technician. It is also less common than the parts above.
Defrost systemFrost-free freezers melt frost off the evaporator coil on a timer or a control. When a defrost heater, thermostat or timer fails, the coil ices over, air stops moving and the freezer slowly warms.
Condenser coilsDust on the condenser coils makes the system work harder and run warmer, especially for freezers kept in garages and utility rooms.

Inside a Freezer Repair Visit

Temperature and airflowThe technician measures the actual freezer temperature, checks that vents inside are not blocked by food or frost and listens for the evaporator fan.
Door gasket and alignmentGaskets are checked for tears and gaps and the door or lid for sag. A poor seal shows up as frost near the opening and long run times.
Start componentsIf the compressor hums but will not run, the start relay and overload are tested before anyone looks at the compressor itself.

Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.

Freezer Safety Notes

Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators

Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers

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:

When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.

Local Notes for Clearlake

Most freezer calls in Clearlake 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 Clearlake

  • Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
  • Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?

Freezer Repair FAQs: Clearlake, CA

How cold should a freezer be?
Food safety agencies recommend keeping a freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. An appliance thermometer is the most reliable check, since the dial or display shows a setting rather than a measurement.
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Yes. Standalone chest and upright freezers use the same basic parts as the freezer section of a refrigerator: a compressor, condenser, evaporator, thermostat or control and, on frost-free models, a defrost system. Mention the type and whether it is manual or frost-free when you call.
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Most companies charge a service call or diagnostic fee that is often applied to the repair if you go ahead. Fans, defrost parts, thermostats and door gaskets are usually worth fixing on a freezer that is otherwise sound; sealed-system work costs more. Our freezer repair cost guide lists published ranges.
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
On a frost-free freezer, heavy frost on the back wall usually means the defrost system has failed. Frost near the door usually means a gasket or door that is not sealing. Manual-defrost chest freezers need to be defrosted by hand when frost builds up.

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Before you call a Clearlake technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.

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