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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lee Acres and the San Juan County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Lee Acres, NM
Within 60 miles of Lee Acres there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Durango (6), Farmington (3), and Bayfield (1). Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Star Tech Appliance LLC. is the nearest, roughly 5.6 miles from Lee Acres. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lee Acres is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.6, 5.7, 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Lee Acres list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Farmington, 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Durango, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southwest Appliance (38.3 miles away, based in Durango, 3.8 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Co.. (8.2 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in Lee Acres
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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Lee Acres Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Lee Acres come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Lee Acres
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lee Acres, NM
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Freezer Repair Near Lee Acres
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 Lee Acres technician a trip for parts.