When a freezer in Temple City 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. The Temple City list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Temple City
40 repair companies serve Temple City from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Temple City, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (13), Alhambra (4), and San Marino (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Jeff's Temple City Appliance Servies, about 0.9 miles away. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
First up for Temple City: Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (5.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (4.5 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Sub zero Refrigerator Repair Service (4.3 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Temple City, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 Temple City
Most freezer calls in Temple City 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 Temple City
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Temple City, CA
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Before you call a Temple City 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.