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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Temple and the Bell County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Temple, TX
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Temple. 6 of them are based in Temple itself, and other nearby bases include Killeen (8), Harker Heights (2), and Lott (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Campbell Appliance Heating and Air, Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Temple. Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Temple are D&S Appliance repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews); On Point Service Company (23.0 miles away, based in McGregor, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Gatesville, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Before the Food Thaws
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.
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
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 Temple
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Temple, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Temple
Most freezer calls in Temple 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 Temple Repair Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Temple, TX
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Temple
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Before you call a Temple technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.