When a freezer in Santa Rosa starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Santa Rosa
23 repair companies serve Santa Rosa from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Santa Rosa itself, and the rest are spread across Novato (5), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.2 |
The leading options for Santa Rosa are TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (14.4 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (25.5 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Rosa
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Santa Rosa
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?
- 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?
- 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
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Santa Rosa, CA
Most freezer calls in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Rosa, CA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Find Your Brand in Santa Rosa
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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 Santa Rosa faster and cheaper.