Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Shelton
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Shelton. 1 of them are based in Shelton itself, and the rest are spread across Lacey (3), Tacoma (3), and University Place (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 1 of them mentions freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 8 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 17.7, 19.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
The leading options for Shelton are Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews); UP Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in University Place, 4.9 stars from 320 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lakewood Appliance (28.1 miles away, based in Lakewood, 3.9 stars from 88 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Shelton, WA
Most freezer calls in Shelton 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 Shelton
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Shelton, WA
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
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Freezer Repair Near Shelton
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Shelton faster and cheaper.