When a freezer in Cambridge starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Cambridge
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cambridge. The rest are spread across Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and Forest Lake (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Petro's appliance repair, around 11.5 miles out. 7 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cambridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.5, 12.6, 13.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
First up for Cambridge: Minnesota Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chip's, A/C, Refrigeration, and Appliance (20.6 miles away, based in Princeton, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
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.
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?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Cambridge
What Gets Fixed on a Cambridge Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Cambridge
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Cambridge
Most freezer calls in Cambridge come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Cambridge Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MN
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Cambridge
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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 Cambridge technician a trip for parts.