Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. Below are the companies within reach of San Francisco, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near San Francisco
Within 30 miles of San Francisco there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 36 of them are based in San Francisco itself, and other nearby bases include Daly City (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Of those, 13 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Sub-Zero Appliance Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from San Francisco. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Francisco. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
At the top of the San Francisco list: Top repair llc (2.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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
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)
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
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.
Local Notes for San Francisco
Most freezer calls in San Francisco 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 Francisco
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: San Francisco, CA
How long will food stay frozen?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
How cold should a freezer be?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, San Francisco
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Francisco technician a trip for parts.