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 Salida and the Chaffee County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Salida
8 repair companies serve Salida from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Salida itself, and the rest are spread across Leadville (2), Cotopaxi (1), and Cañon City (1). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. David's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Salida. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.0 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Salida is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salida. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 4.5, 31.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
Closest matches for Salida: Andy's Appliance Repair (52.1 miles away, based in Leadville, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews); David's Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Cañon City, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.9 miles away, based in Gunnison, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Before the Food Thaws
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?
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Salida Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Salida, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Salida
Most freezer calls in Salida 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.
Before You Book in Salida
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Salida, CO
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which areas near Salida do these technicians cover?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Salida
Freezer Repair Near Salida
Before you call a Salida 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.