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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring, TX
10 repair companies serve Big Spring from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Big Spring, and other nearby bases include Midland (7) and Odessa (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Big Spring. The 9 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. Big Spring is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Big Spring. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 38.3, 39.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
First up for Big Spring: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.7 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.7 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Tech (38.3 miles away, based in Midland, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Big Spring
Most freezer calls in Big Spring come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Big Spring
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Big Spring, TX
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Big Spring
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Before you call a Big Spring 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.