A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hickam Housing and the Honolulu County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Hickam Housing
Our data shows 39 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hickam Housing. Other nearby bases include Honolulu (19), Aiea (3), and Waipahu (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is PACIFIC ICE SERVICES INC, about 2.0 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hickam Housing. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for Hickam Housing are Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Hawai'i (7.0 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Hickam Housing Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Hickam Housing, HI
Most freezer calls in Hickam Housing come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hickam Housing
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hickam Housing, HI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
How cold should a freezer be?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hickam Housing
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Hickam Housing faster and cheaper.