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 Tooele and the Tooele County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Tooele
40 repair companies serve Tooele from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Tooele, and other nearby bases include West Jordan (13), South Jordan (6), and Riverton (5). Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Tooele, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 3 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 13.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
First up for Tooele: Mr. Appliance of Tooele (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service By Paul (22.5 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (21.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Eagle Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tooele, UT
Most freezer calls in Tooele 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 Tooele Repair Technician
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Tooele, UT
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
How much does freezer repair cost in Tooele?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Tooele
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Tooele faster and cheaper.