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. The Basehor list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Basehor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Basehor. Other nearby bases include Kansas City (15), Overland Park (9), and Lawrence (6). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: SMS Service LLC, around 7.8 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.8, 12.2, 12.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
At the top of the Basehor list: Tager Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Shark (19.8 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Food Equipment Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.5 stars from 31 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Lawrence, 4.4 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Basehor
What Gets Fixed on a Basehor Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
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
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 Basehor
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Basehor, KS
Most freezer calls in Basehor come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Repair Company in Basehor
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- 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: Basehor, KS
How long will food stay frozen?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Basehor
Freezer Repair Near Basehor
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 Basehor technician a trip for parts.