Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Salem 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 Salem
19 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Salem, and other nearby bases include Albany (2), McMinnville (2), and Corvallis (2). 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Nichall Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.9, 2.0 |
At the top of the Salem list: Bogard Appliances and Refrigeration, LLC (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); ATS Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in McMinnville, 4.9 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krohn's Appliance Service LLC (26.5 miles away, based in Newberg, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Salem Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Salem
Most freezer calls in Salem come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Salem
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Salem, OR
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Salem
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 Salem faster and cheaper.