$65 diagnostic — waived with repair3-month warranty on parts and laborLicensed appliance technician

SYMPTOM · FRIDGE-ONLY · ORANGE COUNTY

Freezer not freezing or only partially freezing.

Last updated: May 2026

When a freezer no longer holds setpoint, the cause is almost always a sealed-system fault (refrigerant charge or compressor) or a defrost-cycle failure (defrost timer, heater, or thermostat) that frosts over the evaporator and chokes airflow. Sealed-system work typically runs $700–$1,800 with a 6–12 month warranty; defrost faults usually land at $300–$550 and finish on the same visit. Same- or next-day appointments across Orange County, $65 diagnostic waived with the repair.

Every hour your fridge is down puts hundreds of dollars of food at risk.

(949) 969-8600
$65 diagnostic — waived with repair
60–120 min typical
Same & next-day Mon–Sun

Common causes for this symptom.

  • Defrost heater failed.

    Frost has overwhelmed the evaporator coil and the heater that is supposed to melt it cyclically is dead.

  • Sealed-system leak.

    The refrigerant has leaked out and the compressor cannot make cold. Sealed-system work is on the higher end of the price range and may need next-day parts.

  • Compressor or relay failure.

    The compressor is not running, or the start relay has failed. Often a quick fix when the relay is the culprit.

  • Thermistor / temperature sensor.

    The unit thinks it is already cold enough and stops cooling. A small sensor that is cheap and fast to replace.

What to expect when we arrive.

  • Marked van, uniformed tech, ID badge.

  • Drop cloth and shoe covers before we step inside.

  • Diagnosis and fixed quote in writing — before any work starts.

  • Genuine OEM parts on every job.

Other symptoms we diagnose.

Three steps. No surprises.

  1. Book in 2 minutes.

    Pick your symptom and a time window. We confirm by text.

  2. Diagnose in 60 minutes.

    We arrive in a marked van, diagnose the issue, and quote the repair before we touch a screw. $65 diagnostic fee — waived if you say yes to the repair.

  3. Fix it today, when we can.

    Most repairs finish in the same visit because parts ride on the truck. Every job carries a 3-month warranty (6–12 months on compressor work).

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    — Vicki M.

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    — Judy G.

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  • Highly recommended. Been in business with Ivan 3 different times with different appliances and all were satisfactory with problem fixed. He even figured out an indirect minor issue and fixed it for us with no charge without us asking for it. Ivan will be the first one I call in any cases of an appliance that needs repair.

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Don't wait — fridge problems get worse.

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