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. 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.
Local Freezer Repair in Hobart, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hobart. Other nearby bases include Renton (12), Kent (12), and Issaquah (6). 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Alpha Kent Appliance Repair, around 6.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 6.8, 7.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
The leading options for Hobart are Up-liance Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Eastside Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Before the Food Thaws
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.
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Hobart
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Hobart, 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Around Hobart
Most freezer calls in Hobart 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 Hobart
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hobart, WA
Do you cover Hobart and nearby towns?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
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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 Hobart technician a trip for parts.