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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Minot
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Minot. 4 list an address in Minot, and the rest are spread across Surrey (1). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Mike's Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. 2 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Minot is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Minot. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.2, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
The leading options for Minot are Minot Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.. (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TJ Appliance Service (2.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A3 Appliance Service LLC (6.6 miles away, based in Surrey, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Minot
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Minot
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Minot
Most freezer calls in Minot 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Minot
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Minot, ND
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Freezer Repair Near Minot
Before you call a Minot 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.