When a freezer in Post starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Post and the Garza County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Post
9 repair companies serve Post from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lubbock (9). Distances run up to about 44 miles. The closest is Hernandez Appliance Repair, about 34.9 miles away. Of those, 2 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 7 rated companies in range average 3.3 stars. Post is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Post. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 34.9, 35.3, 37.6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
First up for Post: Field Appliance Repair LLC (35.3 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.5 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Electronics, Inc (38.0 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Stella Appliance Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Lubbock).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
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.
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?
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Post
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Post
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Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$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.
What Post Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Post 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.
Before You Book in Post
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Post, TX
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
How long will food stay frozen?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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 Post technician a trip for parts.