A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. 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.
Local Freezer Repair in El Segundo, CA
40 repair companies serve El Segundo from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in El Segundo, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (10), Hawthorne (4), and Redondo Beach (4). 5 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Profix Appliance Service, about 0.6 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
At the top of the El Segundo list: WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (3.4 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Walk-in cooler repair 1 (7.8 miles away, based in Torrance, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
The Usual Freezer Culprits in El Segundo
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 El Segundo
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 El Segundo, CA
Most freezer calls in El Segundo 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 El Segundo
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: El Segundo, CA
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Freezer Repair Near El Segundo
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 El Segundo technician a trip for parts.