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. The Kilgore list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Kilgore
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kilgore. The rest are spread across Tyler (6), Longview (5), and Arp (1). Nearest on the list: Major Appliance Service, around 8.4 miles out. 4 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 15 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.4, 8.6, 8.8 |
First up for Kilgore: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.6 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Commercial Kitchens (23.7 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.4 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
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.
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
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Kilgore
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Kilgore
Before replacing a freezer in Kilgore, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What Kilgore Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Kilgore 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Kilgore
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Kilgore, TX
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Kilgore faster and cheaper.