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.
Local Freezer Repair in University Park, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of University Park. Other nearby bases include Dallas (33), Farmers Branch (3), and Addison (2). Uptown Appliance Repair Dallas is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from University Park. Of those, 14 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
The leading options for University Park are Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (3.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); C&W Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance & Air Care Experts (1.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 528 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in University Park
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
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)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
What Freezer Repair Costs in University Park
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 University Park
Most freezer calls in University Park 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near University Park
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: University Park, 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 University Park technician a trip for parts.