Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Bondurant, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Technicians Serving Bondurant, IA
Within 30 miles of Bondurant there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Pat's Rebuilt Appliances & Services, around 6.4 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bondurant. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.4, 7.6, 8.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
First up for Bondurant: Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (18.6 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Bondurant
What Gets Fixed on a Bondurant Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
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?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What Bondurant Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Bondurant come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bondurant
- 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?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Bondurant, IA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
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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 Bondurant technician a trip for parts.