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. Below are the companies within reach of Rawlins, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Rawlins
6 repair companies serve Rawlins from within 91 miles. 1 list an address in Rawlins, and other nearby bases include Casper (3), Craig (1), and Steamboat Springs (1). Distances run up to about 91 miles. 2 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Drummond Refrigeration & Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Rawlins. Rated companies nearby average 3.5 stars across 6 businesses. Rawlins is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rawlins. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Companies within 91 miles | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 84.2, 87.0 |
First up for Rawlins: Drummond Refrigeration & Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 21 reviews); Alpine Appliance & Refrigeration (90.7 miles away, based in Steamboat Springs, 1.7 stars from 3 reviews); My Handyman Appliance Repair Plus (84.2 miles away, based in Casper, 4.8 stars from 103 reviews); Letz's Appliances (87.0 miles away, based in Casper, 4.3 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
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
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Rawlins
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Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Rawlins
Most freezer calls in Rawlins come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
The Wyoming State Fire Marshal licenses electricians, electrical contractors and limited technicians (including an HVAC category), and its licensing page lists no appliance repair license. Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing
In Wyoming, you can check a license with the Wyoming State Fire Marshal Public Portal (electrical licensing) or report a problem to the Wyoming Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Unit.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Rawlins
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Rawlins, WY
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Before you call a Rawlins technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.