Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Galveston 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 Galveston, TX
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Galveston. 2 list an address in Galveston, and the rest are spread across League City (6), Friendswood (3), and La Marque (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: M & M Appliances, around 5.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 21 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.9, 9.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Galveston: Mr. Appliance of League City (27.5 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dial Viking Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in La Marque, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Force (22.9 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). 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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Galveston
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Galveston
Before replacing a freezer in Galveston, 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
What Galveston Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Galveston 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Galveston
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Galveston, TX
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Galveston
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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 Galveston technician a trip for parts.