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 Graham and the Pierce County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Graham
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Graham. 2 of them are based in Graham itself, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (11), Puyallup (4), and Federal Way (4). 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is RPS Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 4.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Graham are HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (18.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
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.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. 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
What Gets Fixed on a Graham Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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?
Before replacing a freezer in Graham, 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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.
Around Graham
Most freezer calls in Graham 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.
Before You Book in Graham
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Graham, WA
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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 Graham technician a trip for parts.