Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Fabens 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 Fabens
Within 30 miles of Fabens there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include El Paso (17), Horizon City (1), and Socorro (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 2 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Geko appliances repairs, around 10.1 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.1, 11.5, 18.1 |
The leading options for Fabens are AAA Affordable Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 784 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Geko appliances repairs (10.1 miles away, based in Horizon City, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Quality Appliance (11.5 miles away, based in Socorro, 4.7 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Fabens
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Fabens
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Freezer Repair Costs in Fabens
Before replacing a freezer in Fabens, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Fabens
Most freezer calls in Fabens 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.
Before You Book in Fabens
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Fabens, TX
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Before you call a Fabens 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.