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 East Hemet and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near East Hemet
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Hemet. Other nearby bases include Murrieta (9), Temecula (7), and Menifee (6). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The Best Barbeque Service is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from East Hemet. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.2, 2.3 |
At the top of the East Hemet list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Hemet, 4.7 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TNE Service (19.0 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.9 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Action Appliance (19.4 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
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
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in East Hemet
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in East Hemet
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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Hemet, CA
Most freezer calls in East Hemet 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).
Before You Book in East Hemet
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: East Hemet, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, East Hemet
Freezer Repair Near East Hemet
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 East Hemet technician a trip for parts.