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 Tea 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 Tea
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Tea. The rest are spread across Sioux Falls (10), Yankton (2), and Rock Valley (1). 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair, about 4.8 miles away. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tea is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 5.3, 6.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
First up for Tea: Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (5.3 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eastman Appliance Inc (12.3 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.0 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. 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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tea, SD
Most freezer calls in Tea come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Tea Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Tea, SD
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tea
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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 Tea faster and cheaper.