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 Yakima and the Yakima County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Yakima, WA
16 repair companies serve Yakima from within 60 miles. 6 list an address in Yakima, and the rest are spread across East Wenatchee (2), Union Gap (1), and Wapato (1). 3 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Avery Home Services, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 16 businesses. Yakima is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.4, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
First up for Yakima: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (2.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Yakima
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or 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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Yakima, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What Yakima Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Yakima 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 Yakima
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Yakima, WA
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How much does freezer repair cost in Yakima?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
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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 Yakima faster and cheaper.