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. 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 Strawberry
Within 30 miles of Strawberry there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Francisco (14), San Rafael (10), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Mill Valley Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Strawberry. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.2, 1.2 |
At the top of the Strawberry list: Top repair llc (8.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (8.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Strawberry
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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Strawberry
Most freezer calls in Strawberry 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).
Before You Book in Strawberry
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Strawberry, CA
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Freezer Repair Near Strawberry
Before you call a Strawberry 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.