When a freezer in Williston 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. The Williston list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Williston
6 repair companies serve Williston from within 99 miles. 1 of them are based in Williston itself, and the rest are spread across Dickinson (3), Sidney (1), and Glendive (1). Distances run up to about 99 miles. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Williston. The 4 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Williston 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (99 mi) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 40.3, 90.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
At the top of the Williston list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones Heating and Refrigeration LLC (97.5 miles away, based in Dickinson, 4.9 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (90.4 miles away, based in Glendive, lists Saturday hours); Joe's Video & Appliance. (98.0 miles away, based in Dickinson, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
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?
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 Williston
What Gets Fixed on a Williston Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Williston
Most freezer calls in Williston 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.
Questions to Ask a Williston Repair Technician
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Williston, ND
How cold should a freezer be?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
How long will food stay frozen?
Find Your Brand in Williston
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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 Williston technician a trip for parts.