When a freezer in Universal City 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. Below are the companies within reach of Universal City, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Universal City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Universal City. 2 list an address in Universal City, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (19), Converse (6), and Cibolo (5). 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Universal City Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Universal City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 1.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Universal City: Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (12.8 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProStar Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (11.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
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.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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.
Local Notes for Universal City
Most freezer calls in Universal City 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Universal City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Universal City, TX
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Universal City
Freezer Repair Near Universal City
Before you call a Universal City 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.