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 Collins
Within 30 miles of Fort Collins there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 list an address in Fort Collins, and other nearby bases include Loveland (8), Longmont (7), and Johnstown (3). Of those, 5 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Cornerstone Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Fort Collins. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
First up for Fort Collins: Mr. Appliance of Northern Colorado (9.9 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.8 stars from 1,832 reviews); Manweiler Appliance (9.7 miles away, based in Windsor, 4.9 stars from 649 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NoCo Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.9 stars from 30 reviews); Jim & Dave's Appliance (11.2 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.8 stars from 1,108 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Freezer Safety Notes
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Fort Collins
Most freezer calls in Fort Collins 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 Collins
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Collins, CO
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fort Collins
Freezer Repair Near Fort Collins
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 Collins technician a trip for parts.