Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dayton and the Hennepin County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Dayton
Within 30 miles of Dayton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (7), Blaine (5), and Plymouth (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Rogers, around 3.3 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dayton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.5, 4.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Dayton: Omega Force Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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?
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Dayton Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Dayton 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.
Before You Book in Dayton
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Dayton, MN
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What temperature should my freezer be set to?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Before you call a Dayton 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.