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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Fort Carson
Within 30 miles of Fort Carson there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Colorado Springs (32), Manitou Springs (2), and Woodland Park (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. RES Refrigeration and Ice is the nearest, roughly 4.0 miles from Fort Carson. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 4.4, 4.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
At the top of the Fort Carson list: Reliable Appliance (7.4 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 575 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (10.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (7.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews); Dakine Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Fort Carson
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
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 Fort Carson, CO
Most freezer calls in Fort Carson come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fort Carson
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Carson, CO
How long will food stay frozen?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fort Carson
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 Fort Carson technician a trip for parts.