A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Devine and the Medina County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Devine, TX
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Devine. 3 of them are based in Devine itself, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (11), Pleasanton (3), and Natalia (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Devine Appliance Repair Technologies, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 3 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Devine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
At the top of the Devine list: Coast Appliance Repair & AC (27.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Service Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews); Pleasanton Appliance Repair. (28.5 miles away, based in Pleasanton, 3.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Space Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Devine
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Devine
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Devine
Most freezer calls in Devine 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, ยง1301.053 (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 Devine
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Devine, TX
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Find Your Brand in Devine
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Devine technician a trip for parts.