When your freezer stops freezing, frosts up excessively, or runs constantly, FixitBay LLC provides same- or next-day repair visits across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and North Bay. We fix standalone chest freezers, upright freezers, built-in freezer columns, and refrigerator freezer compartments.
Our technicians diagnose thermostat failures, compressor problems, defrost system issues, evaporator fan failures, sealed system leaks, and temperature control malfunctions. We service Sub-Zero, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, and more. $80 diagnostic credited toward repair. 180-day warranty.
Repair: Freezer not cold enough - usually a thermostat, defrost timer, or evaporator fan issue, from $285.
Repair: Excessive frost buildup - a failing defrost heater or timer, from $285 to fix.
Replace: Compressor failure on a chest freezer over 10 years old - compressor repair costs from $350, often close to the price of a new chest freezer.
Repair: Compressor failure on a built-in Sub-Zero freezer column - these units cost from $5,000+ new. Compressor repair from $500 is almost always worth it.
We also offer refrigerator repair, ice maker repair, and wine cooler repair across the Bay Area.
We provide freezer repair across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and Marin County. Select your city for local details and availability.
Temperature issues can be caused by faulty thermostats, defrost systems, or refrigerant leaks.
Excessive frost can indicate door seal issues, defrost timer problems, or ventilation blockages.
Unusual sounds from compressors, fans, or motors signal mechanical issues.
Power issues, control board failures, or compressor problems can prevent startup.
Damaged door gaskets cause temperature loss and energy waste.
Blocked drains, damaged seals, or defrost issues cause leaks.
Standalone freezers are simple machines. Most repairs are affordable and extend unit life significantly.
We test the compressor, thermostat, defrost heater, evaporator fan, condenser coils, and door gasket seal, then take temperature readings at several points to confirm the freezer reaches and holds temperature.
We give you the estimate in writing before we start. We carry thermostats, defrost components, fan motors, and gaskets for all major brands. Compressor parts ship next business day if needed.
After repair, we watch the freezer through a full cooling cycle until it reaches 0°F and the compressor cycles off on its own. Our 180-day warranty covers the repair.
Diagnostic $80, applied to the repair. Repairs from $250.
Across San Francisco, the Peninsula and Marin, FixitBay LLC handles upright freezers, chest freezers and built-in freezer columns. We hold a California appliance license through the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS #51001). Every call opens with an $80 diagnostic, credited toward the repair, and you get a written estimate before we order anything. Most jobs finish the same visit; if a part is model-specific it lands in a few business days, quoted up front. The repair carries a 180-day warranty on parts and labor. Book same-day or next-day and pick the earliest open window on the calendar.
Most freezer repairs cost from $250 after the $80 diagnostic. Door seals and defrost timers on the lower end; sealed-system compressors, evaporator fans and built-in Sub-Zero freezer columns higher.
Yes - built-in freezer columns are our specialty. Sub-Zero 700/Designer and column units, Viking 24/30" freezers, Thermador Freedom Collection T36IF. OEM compressors, evaporator fans, defrost heaters and door gaskets.
Not freezing (above 10F), frost or ice buildup, loud noise from compressor or fan, ice maker problems, door seal failure, water leaking, freezer-burn on food, and door won't close.
Yes - built-in Sub-Zero 700-series, Designer, Pro 48, and column freezer-only units (F-series) are daily work. Sealed-system service on these units is everyday work. Cabinet trim and custom door panels are a different trade, so your cabinet installer takes those off and we work on the appliance.
Yes - chest freezers (5-25 cu ft), upright standalones, drawer freezers, and garage-rated units. Garage installations in unheated SF basements and Marin garages are common.
Yes. Frost buildup is usually defrost timer, defrost heater, defrost thermostat, or door gasket failure (warm air leak). We diagnose all 4 systems on first visit with a defrost cycle test.
Same-day priority - food spoilage is a real cost. Built-in Sub-Zero columns are our specialty and we keep common parts in stock. 7 days a week across SF Bay Area.
Built-in freezer columns almost always yes - Sub-Zero replacement runs from $5,000+. Standalone uprights and chest freezers under 10 years - a repair from $250 beats a replacement from $400.
Common causes: failed compressor, sealed-system refrigerant leak, faulty evaporator fan, broken defrost system, blocked condenser coils, or door seal failure. All diagnosed first visit.
Yes - every freezer repair comes with a 180-day warranty on parts and labor. If the same issue returns within 180 days, we come back at no extra charge.
It depends on the part and the failure. For sealed-system components (compressors, evaporators) and electronic control boards, we use OEM - the tolerances matter for reliability and longevity. For wear parts where aftermarket equivalents perform identically - drain pumps, fan motors, gaskets, hoses - we offer both at the diagnostic stage. You choose based on budget, warranty preference, and how long you plan to keep the appliance.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, online payment via secure invoice link, personal checks, and cash. Payment is collected after the repair is complete and you've approved the work. We don't require a deposit beyond the $80 diagnostic visit fee, which is fully credited toward your repair if you proceed. No processing fees, no hidden charges - the price you approve is the price you pay.