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Freezer repair in Alaska

8 listed freezer repair businesses across 4 cities in Alaska, ranked by customer rating — 89% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 23rd of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.

Response time is the whole story on a freezer call, because the clock is running on the contents. Filter to your own city first and ask about same-day availability.

Listed pros
8
State rank
23rd
Cities
4
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
8
Median years trading
28
Reviews
743

Freezer repair pros in Alaska

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about freezer repair in Alaska

Counted from the 8 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Alaska holds 8 listed freezer repair businesses, out of 402 nationwide. That ranks 23rd of the 50 states with any, level with Alabama and behind Florida on 14. They are 8 of the 9 businesses listed in Alaska — 89% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 402 listed nationwide, and 7 of the 8 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 743 reviews, the largest single tally being 406 on Mr. Appliance of Anchorage in Anchorage. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.

By review volume the group is led by Mr. Appliance of Anchorage in Anchorage (406 reviews, 4.8), Polar Maintenance in Anchorage (145 reviews, 4.6) and BC Appliance Care in Fairbanks (67 reviews, 4.4). By rating it is Mr. Appliance of Anchorage at 4.8 on 406 reviews, Johnny's Appliance & Refrigerator Repair at 4.7 on 50 reviews and Polar Maintenance at 4.6 on 145 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.

All 8 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 6 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 1 states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 1 advertises same-day service. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.

5 of the 8 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1973, and the median across those that say is 28 years. Anchorage holds the most at 4 — 50% of the group — followed by Fairbanks on 2, across 4 Alaska cities with an index page. Between them they name 17 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.

Freezer repair in Alaska — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureAlaska
Listed prosof 402 nationwide for freezer repair8
Rank among statesFlorida leads on 1423rd of 50
Share of the Alaska directory8 of 9 listed businesses89%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 7 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 406743
State licensing claimed8 also state insurance8 of 8
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking6 BBB · 1 factory
24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day0 of 8
Longest trading sincemedian 28 years across 5 that publish one1973
Cities with an index pageAnchorage leads on 44
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address17

Beyond freezer repair, these 8 businesses also list parts sales (2), cooktop repair (1), dryer vent cleaning (1), vent hood repair (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Freezer repair by city in Alaska

Counts are freezer repair businesses based in that city. Anchorage holds 50% of the state's total.

Anchorage4Fairbanks2Juneau1Soldotna1

Where Alaska freezer pros say they work

Every place the 8 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Anchorage · Eagle River · Palmer · Wasilla · Chugiak · Eielson AFB · Fairbanks · JBER · North Pole · Douglas · Fort Wainwright · Juneau · Kenai · Knik-Fairview · Nikiski · Soldotna · Sterling

What Alaska technicians find most often

The 5 most common freezer faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

All 8 faults →

  • Not holding temperature but still running

    Homeowner fix

    Condenser coils packed with dust, a failed door gasket, or a thermostat that has drifted out of calibration.

    Step-by-step: Freezer Not Freezing→

  • Heavy frost build-up on the walls

    Technician

    On a frost-free model, a failed defrost heater or thermostat. On a manual-defrost chest freezer, a door seal letting humid air in.

    Step-by-step: Freezer Frost Buildup→

  • Runs constantly and never cycles off

    Technician

    A low refrigerant charge, a dirty condenser, or a compressor losing efficiency. Long run times are the first warning of all three.

  • Warm spots in an upright freezer while other shelves are fine

    Technician

    The evaporator fan has stopped circulating air, or the vents are blocked by packed contents.

    Step-by-step: Freezer Not Freezing→

  • Lid or door will not seal and frost forms around the opening

    Homeowner fix

    A compressed or hardened gasket, or a lid that has warped. Gaskets are inexpensive and homeowner-replaceable on most chest freezers.

Try these before you book a Alaska technician

8 published freezer guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$120 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

All guides →
Freezer Frost BuildupModerate · 45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostFreezer Not FreezingModerate · 45–90 minutesFreezer Door or Lid Not SealingModerate · 45–120 minutesFreezer Making NoiseModerate · 20–60 minutesChest Freezer Lid Won't OpenEasy · 15–45 minutesFreezer Won't Turn OnModerate · 30–75 minutesFreezer Leaking WaterModerate · 45–90 minutesEverything Is Freezer BurnedEasy · 30–60 minutes plus a 48-hour log

Keep the next call from happening

Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.

  • Vacuum the condenser coils

    Every 6 months

    Prevents: Long run times, high energy use, and premature compressor wear.

  • Manually defrost when frost passes 1/4 in.

    Annually, or as needed

    Prevents: Lost capacity and a compressor working against an insulating ice layer.

  • Check the lid or door gasket seals along its whole length

    Twice a year

    Prevents: The humid-air ingress behind most frost build-up.

Other appliances in Alaska

Counts are Alaska businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 9 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dryer repair9Oven & Range repair9Refrigerator repair9Washer repair9Dishwasher repair8Microwave repair4Garbage Disposal repair2Ice Maker repair2Wine Cooler repair1Range Hood repair—Trash Compactor repair—

Freezer repair in other states

Every state with a listed freezer specialist, most first. Alaska sits 23rd of 50 on 8.

Florida14Minnesota14California13Virginia13Colorado12Nebraska12Arizona11Idaho11Indiana11Kansas11Michigan11North Carolina11Tennessee11Ohio10Oklahoma10Connecticut9Louisiana9Maryland9Mississippi9New York9Texas9Alabama8Kentucky8Montana8South Carolina8Utah8Illinois7Massachusetts7Missouri7New Jersey7North Dakota7Oregon7Pennsylvania7Wisconsin7Arkansas6Delaware6Nevada6South Dakota6Washington6Maine5New Hampshire5Rhode Island5Georgia4Hawaii4Vermont4West Virginia4Iowa3New Mexico3Wyoming2

What freezer repair costs in Alaska

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$120 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Alaska sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical freezer repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + labor
Condenser clean and thermostat calibrationResolves a large share of not-cold-enough calls.$80–$150
Door or lid gasketChest freezer gaskets are often a homeowner job.$120–$280
Thermostat or cold controlCommon on older manual-defrost units.$150–$300
Evaporator fan motor (upright)The cause of warm shelves with a working compressor.$180–$350
Defrost heater or defrost thermostatFrost-free models only.$200–$400
Compressor start relayCheap part; confirm the compressor itself is sound.$150–$300

12–16 years, and chest freezers regularly exceed that. They have the fewest moving parts of any appliance in the house — no fan, no defrost system, no icemaker. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.

Blue Book

The 50% rule for a freezer

New unit, US average
$600
Expected lifespan
15 years
Repair-or-replace line
$300

A quote above $300 on a freezer past 10 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.

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Freezer repair in Alaska — common questions

How many freezer repair pros are listed in Alaska?
8 businesses listed in Alaska name freezer repair among the work they do — 89% of the 9 businesses this directory holds for the state, 23rd of the 50 states with any, out of 402 listed nationwide — 2% of them. Anchorage accounts for 4 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Alaska.
Which freezer repair companies are rated highest in Alaska?
Mr. Appliance of Anchorage in Anchorage at 4.8 on 406 reviews, Johnny's Appliance & Refrigerator Repair in Anchorage at 4.7 on 50 reviews, Polar Maintenance in Anchorage at 4.6 on 145 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does freezer repair cost in Alaska?
Expect $150–$400 for a common freezer repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$120 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Alaska quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 8 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Alaska city has the most freezer repair companies?
Anchorage, with 4 of the 8 — 50% of the group — followed by Fairbanks on 2. 4 Alaska cities in total have at least one.
Are freezer repair technicians licensed in Alaska?
All 8 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 6 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency freezer repair in Alaska?
None of the 8 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, though 1 advertises same-day service. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which freezer brands do Alaska repair pros service?
The freezer pros listed in Alaska name 19 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (8), GE (8), LG (8), Maytag (8), Samsung (8), Whirlpool (8). Freezer parts are widely interchangeable and most technicians who service refrigerators service freezers. The exception is a built-in or column freezer from Sub-Zero, Thermador or Viking, which needs the same brand-specific coverage as the matching refrigerator.
How long have Alaska freezer repair companies been in business?
5 of the 8 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1973, and the median across those that say is 28 years. 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Apply the 50% rule. A new freezer averages $600 in the US and lasts about 15 years, so a repair quote over roughly $300 on a unit past 10 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a freezer technician in Alaska?
Chest or upright, and frost-free or manual-defrost. The current internal temperature from a thermometer, not the dial setting. Where the unit lives — garage, basement, or heated space. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 2 of the 8 listed in Alaska also offer parts sales and 1 offer cooktop repair, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a freezer repaired in Alaska?

Compare 8 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 8 state a license and 7 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.

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