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.
Freezer Repair Companies Near East Los Angeles
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Los Angeles. Other nearby bases include Los Angeles (11), Alhambra (4), and Huntington Park (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Lazaro Appliance, about 0.6 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
The leading options for East Los Angeles are LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (3.7 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Sub zero Refrigerator Repair Service (4.2 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (5.7 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a East Los Angeles Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer 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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around East Los Angeles
Most freezer calls in East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: East Los Angeles, CA
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in East Los Angeles
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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 Los Angeles technician a trip for parts.