Don't lose your frozen food. Expert repair for standalone and built-in freezers.
Save My FoodA broken freezer is a race against time. Whether it's a garage chest freezer full of bulk buy meat or a high-end built-in freezer column, failure means spoilage. La Jolla A-Tech provides urgent freezer repair services to save your inventory. We understand the specific thermodynamics of deep-freeze systems, which operate at much lower pressures and temperatures than standard fridges.
Our technicians are certified to handle refrigerants and repair complex sealed systems. We service everything from modern frost-free uprights with electronic controls to classic manual-defrost chest freezers. We also specialize in high-end built-in units from brands like Sub-Zero and Thermador, ensuring your luxury appliances are treated with care.
We stock our trucks with the most common freezer parts: start relays, defrost timers, thermostats, and evaporation fans. Our goal is to fix the issue in one visit so you can rest easy knowing your food is safe.
Professional diagnosis for all freezing problems
If ice cream is soft, the temperature is rising. We check the compressor start components, refrigerant levels, and condenser cleanliness to restore deep freeze (-0�F).
Heavy snow inside? The auto-defrost system has failed (heater, timer, or terminator) or the door seal is leaking air. We identify the source and fix it.
A compressor that never shuts off drives up bills and eventually burns out. It's usually a dirty condenser, low refrigerant, or a failing thermostat.
A rhythmic clicking means the compressor is trying to start but failing. This is often a bad start relay/capacitor, a cheap and quick fix if caught early.
Water pooling on the floor indicates a clogged defrost drain line. The defrost water has nowhere to go but out. We steam clean the drain to clear the blockage.
If the magnetic gasket is torn or hard, warm air enters and ruins efficiency. We replace gaskets to ensure a vacuum-tight seal.
We handle all configurations of residential freezing equipment.
Workhorses for long-term storage. We repair their manual thermostats and heavy-duty compressors often used in garages.
Convenient but complex. We troubleshoot the electronic control boards and auto-defrost cycles that keep them ice-free.
Luxury dedicated freezer columns require specialized knowledge of dual-compressor integration and panel removal. We are experts in brands like Miele and Viking.
We repair all major freezer manufacturers
| Category | Brands | Common Repairs |
|---|---|---|
| High-End | Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Miele | Inverter compressors, vacuum panels, control boards |
| Reliable | GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag | Defrost heaters, fan motors, door gaskets |
| Value / Compact | Haier, Danby, Magic Chef | Thermostats, start relays, seals |
| Commercial Style | True Residential, Traulsen | Heavy-duty condenser cleaning, fan replacement |
In a full freezer, safely 48 hours. In a half-full one, 24 hours. Keep the door closed! Call us immediately for repair to beat this timeline.
It means the high-temperature alarm has tripped (usually >15�F). Check if the door was left ajar. If not, you have a cooling failure requiring service.
Yes, Garage-ready freezers are built for this, but standard ones struggle in heat. We can clean the functioning parts to help it cope or advise on insulation.
If there is a leak, yes. We find the leak, braze it shut, change the filter-drier, and weigh in fresh refrigerant. We don't just "top it off" as that doesn't fix the problem.
0�F (-18�C) is the standard for long-term storage. Any warmer and ice cream gets soft and bacteria can grow slowly.
A blocked defrost drain. The defrost heater melts ice on the coils, but the water can't drain, so it refreezes on the floor. We clear the drain line.
Chest freezers are simple. A thermostat or relay repair is cheap and worth it. If the compressor is dead on a $300 unit, replacement is better. We'll tell you honestly.
Yes, we repair the entire ice production drive, from the water inlet valve to the mold and ejector arm.
"We have a large chest freezer for our fish catches. It stopped cooling on a Sunday. A-Tech came out within hours and replaced a cheap start relay. They saved hundreds of pounds of fish. Customers for life!"
- Capt. Jim B., Point Loma
"My Sub-Zero freezer column started beeping and losing temp. The technician found the condenser was totally blocked with dust. He cleaned it and checked everything else. Runs perfectly quiet now."
- Nancy H., La Jolla Shores
"The ice maker in our GE freezer leaked and made a huge ice block. The technician steamed it out, replaced the valve, and fixed the drain. No more leaks, just ice. Great service."
- Robert L., University City
Emergency appointments available to prevent food loss.