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.
Freezer Technicians Serving Firebaugh, CA
40 repair companies serve Firebaugh from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Fresno (29), Clovis (4), and Madera (3). Distances run up to about 42 miles. 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Tech Stop, around 23.5 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Firebaugh is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 23.5, 25.6, 30.0 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Firebaugh are MVI Fresno Range & Refrigerator Repair Service (30.8 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Inc (30.2 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Carballo's AC Factory Inc. - Commercial Appliance Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in Merced, 4.2 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Firebaugh
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Firebaugh
Most freezer calls in Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Firebaugh, CA
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Should I repair or replace my freezer?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Firebaugh faster and cheaper.