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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Roswell and the Chaves County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Roswell
Within 92 miles of Roswell there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Roswell itself, and the rest are spread across Ruidoso Downs (1), Alamogordo (1), and Hobbs (1). The farthest listed company is about 92 miles out. Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 2.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Roswell is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roswell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 92 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
At the top of the Roswell list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Center of Roswell. (1.3 miles away, 1.0 stars from 2 reviews); Ramirez Appliance Repair./ (0.7 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (63.2 miles away, based in Ruidoso Downs, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
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.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
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 Roswell
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Roswell
Before replacing a freezer in Roswell, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Roswell, NM
Most freezer calls in Roswell 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.
Before You Book in Roswell
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Roswell, NM
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
How much does freezer repair cost in Roswell?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Roswell
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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 Roswell technician a trip for parts.