When a freezer in The Dalles starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The Dalles list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in The Dalles, OR
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of The Dalles. 2 list an address in The Dalles, and the rest are spread across Camas (3), Troutdale (2), and Hood River (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Affordable Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from The Dalles. 3 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether The Dalles is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.7, 17.6 |
At the top of The Dalles list: Affordable Appliance Services LLC (0.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Honest Repair LLC (55.2 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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 The Dalles
What Gets Fixed on The Dalles Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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 The Dalles
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Local Notes for The Dalles
Most freezer calls in The Dalles 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in The Dalles
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: The Dalles, OR
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, The Dalles
Freezer Repair Near The Dalles
Before you call The Dalles technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.