Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Rancho Mirage list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Rancho Mirage, CA
Within 30 miles of Rancho Mirage there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Rancho Mirage, and the rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Cathedral City (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Prime Sub-Zero Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Rancho Mirage. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rancho Mirage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.4, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 45 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
First up for Rancho Mirage: Synergy Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (4.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Rancho Mirage
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Rancho Mirage, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Rancho Mirage Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Rancho Mirage, CA
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Rancho Mirage
Freezer Repair Near Rancho Mirage
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 Rancho Mirage technician a trip for parts.