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 Gun Barrel City list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Gun Barrel City, TX
40 repair companies serve Gun Barrel City from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Mesquite (7), Dallas (5), and Rockwall (5). Distances run up to about 46 miles. 10 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is G & S Appliance Repair, about 3.4 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gun Barrel City is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 19.1, 24.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
Closest matches for Gun Barrel City: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (46.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Athens, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galo Appliance Repair (45.9 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (44.0 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Gun Barrel City
Most freezer calls in Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Gun Barrel City, TX
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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 Gun Barrel City technician a trip for parts.