Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. The Los Ranchos de Albuquerque list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
We found 20 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The rest are spread across Albuquerque (14), Edgewood (2), and Rio Rancho (1). Nearest on the list: Hugo's TV & Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.5, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
The leading options for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque are Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Ed's Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.3 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Most freezer calls in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Which areas near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque do these technicians cover?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque faster and cheaper.