When a freezer in Magna 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. 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.
Freezer Technicians Serving Magna, UT
Within 30 miles of Magna there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Magna itself, and the rest are spread across Salt Lake City (13), West Valley City (6), and West Jordan (6). Nearest on the list: Latin Appliances LLC - Appliance Repair, around 6.1 miles out. 4 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Magna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 7.4, 9.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
First up for Magna: Appliance Service By Paul (15.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (17.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Tooele (16.9 miles away, based in Tooele, 4.8 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (14.8 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Magna
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Magna
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Before replacing a freezer in Magna, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Magna
Most freezer calls in Magna come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Magna Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Magna, UT
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Are you affiliated with any freezer brand?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Magna
Freezer Repair Near Magna
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 Magna technician a trip for parts.