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. Below are the companies within reach of Highlands, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Technicians Serving Highlands, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highlands. The rest are spread across Pasadena (15), Baytown (7), and Houston (6). 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Operation: Save Appliance is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Highlands. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.4, 4.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
Closest matches for Highlands: Quality Repairs (13.6 miles away, based in Humble, 4.9 stars from 554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (4.1 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (6.4 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
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.
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
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Highlands
What Gets Fixed on a Highlands Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Highlands
Most freezer calls in Highlands 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 Highlands
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Highlands, TX
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How long will food stay frozen?
How cold should a freezer be?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Highlands
Freezer Repair Near Highlands
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Highlands faster and cheaper.