Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Midlothian
Within 30 miles of Midlothian there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Midlothian, and the rest are spread across Arlington (12), Dallas (6), and Grand Prairie (4). 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Midlothian Appliance Repair & Service, around 1.1 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Midlothian. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 3.6, 5.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
The leading options for Midlothian are Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (3.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (6.6 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Arlington (19.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Waxahachie, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Midlothian, TX
Most freezer calls in Midlothian 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, ยง1301.053 (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.
Questions to Ask a Midlothian Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Midlothian, 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 Midlothian technician a trip for parts.