Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Reno and the Washoe County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Reno, NV
25 repair companies serve Reno from within 30 miles. 15 list an address in Reno, and the rest are spread across Sparks (5), Carson City (2), and Sun Valley (1). 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Reno. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
At the top of the Reno list: Mr. Appliance of Reno (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (4.5 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
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?.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Reno Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Reno come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Reno Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Reno, NV
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Are you affiliated with any freezer brand?
How long will food stay frozen?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Reno
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Reno faster and cheaper.