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 Evergreen and the Flathead County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Evergreen, MT
6 repair companies serve Evergreen from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Kalispell (5) and Polson (1). The closest is Montana Affordable Services, LLC., about 1.7 miles away. 2 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 5 businesses. Evergreen is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 2.7 |
First up for Evergreen: Montana Affordable Services, LLC. (1.7 miles away, based in Kalispell, 5.0 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Polson, lists Saturday hours); Bud Blocks Service & Appliances inc. (3.7 miles away, based in Kalispell, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews); Alg Service And Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Kalispell, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Evergreen
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Evergreen
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
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)
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Evergreen, MT
Most freezer calls in Evergreen come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
In Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Evergreen Repair Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Evergreen, MT
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Before you call a Evergreen 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.