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.
Local Freezer Repair in Derby, KS
Within 30 miles of Derby there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Wichita (29), Haysville (1), and Andover (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. City Wide Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Derby. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Derby. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.5, 6.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
At the top of the Derby list: Mr. Appliance of Wichita (16.1 miles away, based in Park City, 4.9 stars from 1,234 reviews); Appliance Nerd (10.4 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews); Affordable Appliance Solutions (26.1 miles away, based in Winfield, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Wellington, 4.6 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Derby Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Derby, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Derby
Most freezer calls in Derby 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).
Before You Book in Derby
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Derby, KS
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Derby
Freezer Repair Near Derby
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 Derby technician a trip for parts.