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 Bismarck and the Burleigh County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Bismarck, ND
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bismarck. 8 list an address in Bismarck, and other nearby bases include Mandan (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 3 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Hobart Sales & Services, around 0.7 miles out. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Bismarck 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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
The leading options for Bismarck are Ron's Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Mandan, 5.0 stars from 33 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); appliance solutions (0.8 miles away, 3.8 stars from 59 reviews); BisMan Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Bismarck
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Bismarck Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Bismarck come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
In North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bismarck
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Bismarck, ND
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Before you call a Bismarck 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.