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 San Bruno
Within 30 miles of San Bruno there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in San Bruno, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (12), Daly City (9), and South San Francisco (8). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Of those, 10 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Smart Appliances Corp., around 0.4 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the San Bruno list: Commercial Home Products (6.6 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (5.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); UsProRepair (2.8 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Before the Food Thaws
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
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in San Bruno
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in San Bruno
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in San Bruno
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around San Bruno
Most freezer calls in San Bruno 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 San Bruno
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: San Bruno, CA
Which areas near San Bruno do these technicians cover?
How much does freezer repair cost in San Bruno?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, San Bruno
Freezer Repair Near San Bruno
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 San Bruno technician a trip for parts.