Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sebastopol and the Sonoma County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Sebastopol
22 repair companies serve Sebastopol from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Novato (5), and Rohnert Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 7 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. NAVI Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Sebastopol. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 15 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 6.0, 6.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
The leading options for Sebastopol are TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (6.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (7.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (19.0 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Sebastopol, CA
Most freezer calls in Sebastopol 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 Sebastopol
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Sebastopol, CA
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Sebastopol
Freezer Repair Near Sebastopol
Before you call a Sebastopol technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.