Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. Below are the companies within reach of Pleasant Hill, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Pleasant Hill
Within 30 miles of Pleasant Hill there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Pleasant Hill, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 5 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Pembroke Appliance Repair Solutions, about 1.9 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 4.1, 5.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Pleasant Hill are Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (14.4 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Pleasant Hill
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Pleasant Hill
Before replacing a freezer in Pleasant Hill, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Pleasant Hill, IA
Most freezer calls in Pleasant Hill 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.
Questions to Ask a Pleasant Hill Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Pleasant Hill, IA
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
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Freezer Repair Near Pleasant Hill
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Pleasant Hill faster and cheaper.