Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Murillo and the Hidalgo County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Murillo, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Murillo. The rest are spread across McAllen (24), Edinburg (4), and Pharr (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Nearest on the list: Adrian's Appliance Service, around 2.8 miles out. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murillo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.0, 5.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
Closest matches for Murillo: Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (5.6 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions LLC (9.1 miles away, based in McAllen, 4.9 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (3.0 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Repair Center (28.4 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Murillo
Most freezer calls in Murillo 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.
Questions to Ask a Murillo Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Murillo, TX
How long will food stay frozen?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Murillo
Freezer Repair Near Murillo
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 Murillo technician a trip for parts.