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. The Auburn list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Auburn
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 12 list an address in Auburn, and the rest are spread across Kent (13), Federal Way (6), and Covington (2). The closest is Auburn Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
The leading options for Auburn are HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Appliance Service Solutions LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Federal Way, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Auburn
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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
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 Auburn
Most freezer calls in Auburn come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Auburn
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, WA
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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 Auburn faster and cheaper.