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. 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.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Clive
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clive. 1 of them are based in Clive itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Brookfield Appliance Repair Services, around 1.0 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
First up for Clive: Central Appliances West (3.2 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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?
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Clive Freezer Call
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Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Clive
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Clive
Most freezer calls in Clive 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Clive
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Clive, IA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Clive
Freezer Repair Near Clive
Before you call a Clive 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.