Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Wheat Ridge list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Wheat Ridge, CO
Within 30 miles of Wheat Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Wheat Ridge, and the rest are spread across Arvada (18), Lakewood (7), and Denver (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Jensen Appliance & Refrigeration Service, about 0.4 miles away. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Wheat Ridge: Lee's Appliance & Refrigeration Service (3.2 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.8 stars from 1,117 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Golden - Lakewood (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 715 reviews); Repair Porter Inc – Lakewood (2.2 miles away, based in Lakewood, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dnipro Appliance LLC (2.8 miles away, based in Lakewood, 4.9 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
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?
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Wheat Ridge, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Wheat Ridge
Most freezer calls in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Wheat Ridge, CO
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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 Wheat Ridge technician a trip for parts.