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 Watauga and the Tarrant County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Watauga
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Watauga. 1 list an address in Watauga, and the rest are spread across Fort Worth (13), Hurst (5), and Keller (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Awesome Fix Service, about 0.6 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Watauga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Watauga list: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Hurst-Euless-Bedford (5.2 miles away, based in Bedford, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solution Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Southlake, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Now (8.7 miles away, based in Southlake, 4.8 stars from 230 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Watauga
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Watauga
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Watauga, TX
Most freezer calls in Watauga 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Watauga
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Watauga, TX
Which areas near Watauga do these technicians cover?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Watauga
Freezer Repair Near Watauga
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 Watauga technician a trip for parts.